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Fairstead & Springwood

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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.8% 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. There are 3 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

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Fairstead & Springwood Population

9,089

Population density

2,990.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

42.47(+37%)

Anti-social behaviour

11.99(+4%)

Criminal damage and arson

7.26(+13%)

Public order

4.62(-11%)

Other theft

4.18(-25%)

East of England average

Demographics

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

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

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

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £197,000 in Fairstead & Springwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,000 up to £601,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fairstead & Springwood over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	13	£350,000	£237,000	£330,000	£440,000	£570,400
Flats	12	£97,498	£54,150	£84,375	£108,750	£125,850
Semi-Detached	15	£245,000	£153,500	£206,225	£270,000	£358,600
Terraced	36	£186,500	£144,500	£171,500	£198,500	£236,724

10 years median price trend in Fairstead & Springwood

All postcodes in Fairstead & Springwood

PE304TB

Elvington

PE304UF

Regency Avenue

PE304ET

Gayton Road

PE304RJ

Five Elms

PE304AQ

Queensway

PE304RX

Higham Green

PE304AT

Kensington Road

PE304SH

Kings Green

PE304UA

Generals Walk

PE304GZ

Dukes Place

PE304RH

Lowfield

PE304GD

Wallace Close

PE304ST

Walsham Close

PE304UE

Napier Close

PE304XD

Ranworth

PE304XG

Wingfield

PE304XX

Glaven

PE304YQ

Winston Churchill Drive

PE304QY

Post Mill

PE304XN

Glaven

PE304DL

Fred Ackland Drive

PE304RA

Copperfield

PE304AU

Kent Road

PE304GA

Bader Close

PE304GP

Seaman Drive

PE304GS

Monkton Way

PE304RD

Highfield

PE304UH

Regency Avenue

PE304AJ

Suffolk Road

PE304YY

Weedon Way

PE304SJ

Buttercup Close

PE304GT

Mellisham Walk

PE304XH

Hickling

PE304XU

Horton Road

PE304AE

Jermyn Road

PE304AH

Suffolk Road

PE304SE

Brockley Green

PE304SQ

Kings Green

PE304XA

Bure Close

PE304XR

Newby Road

PE304UT

Telford Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail