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Fairstead & Springwood

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About

Fairstead and Springwood form a primarily residential district on the western edge of King's Lynn. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. Local amenities include several convenience stores, takeaways, and a community centre serving the neighbourhood's daily needs.

The layout is functional, with a network of streets centred around Fairstead Community Centre and a local primary school. A notable feature is the presence of the distinctive, pyramid-roofed Springwood Crematorium, which sits within its own expansive grounds at the area's southern edge, providing a quiet, green space distinct from the housing.

Area overview

On average Fairstead & Springwood has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 20.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fairstead & Springwood is £50,449 per year. The median sale price in Fairstead & Springwood is £215,000 (around £267 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £176,000 and £265,000. There are 2 schools in Fairstead & Springwood: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Fairstead & Springwood is home to around 9,089 people, with a population density of about 2,990.4 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
20.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Fairstead & Springwood Population
9,089
Population density
2,990.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.29(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.89(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.7(+21%)
Public order
5.39(+5%)
Other theft
4.29(-22%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,272
69.02%
Other White
1,141
12.56%
Indian
667
7.34%
Other Asian
335
3.69%
African
148
1.63%
Total population: 9,087

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,937
27.51%
No qualifications
1,523
21.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,039
14.76%
Level 3 (A level)
1,023
14.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
904
12.84%
Total 16+ residents: 7,040

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
968
26.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
892
24.31%
Owns outright
821
22.38%
Other social rented
629
17.14%
Social rents from council
223
6.08%
Total households: 3,669

Property prices in Fairstead & Springwood

Median price: £215,000
Price per sq ft: £267
Sales (last 12 months): 63
Typical range (middle 50%): £176K – £265K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £267 per square foot) in Fairstead & Springwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £615,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fairstead & Springwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£297,500£290
Semi-Detached18£221,250£287
Terraced26£182,500£226
Flats1£120,000£183

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fairstead & Springwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fairstead & Springwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£213,000£76,000£157,500£130,000
2017£235,000£95,000£160,500£135,000
2018£255,000£95,000£177,000£137,500
2019£290,000£88,000£175,000£141,750
2020£252,500£88,250£182,500£148,500
2021£295,000£90,750£195,000£165,000
2022£355,000£105,500£202,550£170,000
2023£265,000£97,500£225,000£175,000
2024£340,000£96,000£213,500£182,500
2025£356,250£102,498£235,000£180,000
2026£295,000£120,000£206,750£177,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fairstead & Springwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fairstead & Springwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£217£182£192£164
2017£199£193£203£189
2018£219£196£210£175
2019£235£195£226£189
2020£219£190£205£163
2021£263£192£229£194
2022£299£220£290£195
2023£279£197£308£214
2024£292£207£266£234
2025£283£191£284£211
2026£292£183£259£223
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fairstead & Springwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Fairstead & Springwood in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for King's Lynn and West Norfolk district.

Band A£1,620
Band B£1,890
Band C£2,160
Band D£2,430
Band E£2,970
Band F£3,510
Band G£4,050
Band H£4,860

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Fairstead & Springwood

Is Fairstead & Springwood safe?

Fairstead & Springwood records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Fairstead & Springwood?

The median sale price in Fairstead & Springwood is £215,000 (about £267 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Fairstead & Springwood?

Fairstead & Springwood has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Fairstead & Springwood?

Fairstead & Springwood scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Fairstead & Springwood sits around rank 15,520 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Fairstead & Springwood?

The average household income in Fairstead & Springwood is around £50,449 per year, and 21% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Fairstead & Springwood

PE304RX

Higham Green

PE304GU

Anthony Nolan Road

PE304XN

Glaven

PE304GN

Admirals Close

PE304TW

Courtnell Place

PE304AW

Queensway

PE304ET

Gayton Road

PE304FL

Ashfield Hill

PE304AL

Baldwin Road

PE304EQ

Cottage Row

PE304TF

Barton Court

PE304SD

Woodside

PE304RN

Old South

PE304RT

Middlewood

PE304SJ

Buttercup Close

PE304XQ

Keswick

PE304YP

Montgomery Way

PE304XL

Glaven

PE304ZS

Mulberry Terrace

PE304XF

Kirstead

PE304RA

Copperfield

PE304UF

Regency Avenue

PE304HB

Wilson Crescent

PE304XB

Ormesby

PE304UL

Corbyn Shaw Road

PE304AT

Kensington Road

PE304AQ

Queensway

PE304EL

Gayton Road

PE304RZ

Shire Green

PE304XW

William Booth Road

PE304UD

Adam Close

PE304GY

Tasburgh Close

PE304SW

Filberts

PE304QU

Three Oaks

PE304EP

Gayton Road

PE304XD

Ranworth

PE304QZ

Post Mill

PE304XG

Wingfield

PE304GZ

Dukes Place

PE304SB

Westfields

PE304GA

Bader Close

PE304SQ

Kings Green

PE304RJ

Five Elms

PE304SS

Persimmon

PE304DU

Dairy Way

PE304AS

Kensington Road

PE304TL

Silver Hill

PE304AN

Baldwin Road

PE304YY

Weedon Way

PE304SF

Eastfields

PE304WE

Riverview Way

PE304EW

Gayton Road

PE304QY

Post Mill

PE304SP

Lindens

PE304SA

Fernlea Road

PE304TS

Vole Court

PE304RG

Westmark

PE304RU

Middlewood

PE304GD

Wallace Close

PE304RF

Butterwick

PE304TA

Elvington

PE304RS

Middlewood

PE304XX

Glaven

PE304SR

Centre Point

PE304AU

Kent Road

PE304UA

Generals Walk

PE304YJ

Mapplebeck Close

PE304GB

Winston Churchill Drive

PE304UP

Garwood Close

PE304EF

Gayton Road

PE304XU

Horton Road

PE304AD

Jermyn Road

PE304GP

Seaman Drive

PE304YZ

Bayfield Close

PE304SG

Silver Green

PE304HJ

Gayton Road

PE304UT

Telford Close

PE304GT

Mellisham Walk

PE304GR

Fred Ackland Drive

PE304TE

Shepley Corner

PE304RE

Freiston

PE304RY

Higham Green

PE304SH

Kings Green

PE304XR

Newby Road

PE304ES

Gayton Road

PE304UN

Margaret Rose Close

PE304UQ

Barrett Close

PE304RQ

Westmark

PE304RP

Bader Close

PE304NQ

Russell Close

PE304UG

Brummel Close

PE304AF

Kent Road

PE304YH

Montgomery Way

PE304EU

Springwood

PE304UH

Regency Avenue

PE304TJ

Telford Close

PE304AH

Suffolk Road

PE304XE

Walsham Close

PE304GW

Anthony Nolan Road

PE304BQ

Swallowfield Road