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Gaywood Chase

About

Gaywood Chase ward lies on the western edge of King's Lynn, primarily characterised by residential development. The area is dominated by post-war housing estates, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. Its layout is functional, with local shops and services clustered along key routes like Gaywood Road to serve the community. The ward includes several primary schools and green spaces, such as the playing fields near St Michael's Church, which provide practical recreational areas for residents.

A notable feature is the presence of the large John Kennedy Park, a significant open space with sports facilities and playgrounds. The ward is bordered to the south by the wide, rural expanse of the River Nar valley, creating a distinct edge between the urban area and the surrounding Norfolk countryside. Public transport links connect it to the town centre and broader borough, supporting its role as a residential suburb.

Area overview

On average Gaywood Chase has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 437 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gaywood Chase is £43,949 per year. There are 3 schools in Gaywood Chase: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Gaywood Chase is home to around 2,430 people, with a population density of about 2,807.4 per km2.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

437

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Gaywood Chase Population

2,430

Population density

2,807.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

217.7(+600%)

Shoplifting

85.19(+1098%)

Anti-social behaviour

54.73(+374%)

Public order

53.91(+937%)

Criminal damage and arson

42.8(+568%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

1,994

82.09%

Other White

263

10.83%

Other Asian

1.69%

Other

1.15%

Irish

0.82%

Total population: 2,429

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

560

27%

No qualifications

472

22.76%

Level 3 (A level)

350

16.88%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

298

14.37%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

221

10.66%

Total 16+ residents: 2,074

Housing

Owns outright

336

30.71%

Owns with a mortgage

320

29.25%

Private landlord or letting agency

282

25.78%

Other social rented

7.95%

Social rents from council

3.2%

Total households: 1,094

Property prices in Gaywood Chase

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Gaywood Chase area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,500 up to £595,000.

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 Gaywood Chase over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£285,000	£204,000	£240,000	£440,000	£564,000
Flats	4	£89,625	£77,563	£85,813	£94,500	£105,300
Semi-Detached	9	£255,000	£191,600	£225,000	£322,500	£361,000
Terraced	19	£160,000	£125,300	£149,500	£202,000	£280,000

10 years median price trend in Gaywood Chase

All postcodes in Gaywood Chase

PE301PT

Highgate

PE305NL

Park Avenue

PE301PS

Highgate

PE305PG

Extons Road

PE302PR

Gaywood Road

PE302PY

Gaywood Road

PE305NR

Fayers Terrace

PE305NU

Gaywood Chase

PE302QN

Swiss Terrace

PE301JQ

Dodmans Close

PE302QH

Milton Avenue

PE302QP

Homeland Road

PE305NY

Holcombe Avenue

PE301LE

Dodmans Close

PE305PN

Graham Street

PE301PU

Highgate

PE302PP

Homeland Road

PE305NJ

Park Avenue

PE305NN

Avenue Road

PE305PH

Russell Street

PE305NP

Extons Place

PE302QD

King George V Avenue

PE305PP

Yoxford Court

PE305NZ

St James Hospital Grounds

PE302QS

Swiss Terrace

PE305PQ

Graham Street

PE305PB

Gaywood Chase

PE302QF

King George V Avenue

PE302QW

Gaywood Road

PE305PD

Goodwins Road

PE305PJ

Aberdeen Street

PE305NT

Extons Road

PE301LD

Dodmans Close

PE301QY

Archdale Street

PE305NX

Holcombe Avenue

PE302PU

Gaywood Road

PE301QT

Gaywood Road

PE302QQ

Milton Avenue

PE301LF

Dodmans Close

PE302QA

Gaywood Road

PE302QG

Tennyson Avenue

PE301LG

Dodmans Close

PE302QL

Princes Way

PE305NG

Tennyson Road

PE305NW

Avenue Road

PE305RW

Kensington Mews

PE302PT

Gaywood Road

PE302QR

Homeland Road

PE302QB

Gaywood Road

PE305NS

Kings Avenue

PE305RY

Bransby Close

PE301LA

Dodmans Close

PE305PF

Extons Gardens

PE301QX

Eastgate Street

PE305NH

Mount Street

PE305PA

Tennyson Road

PE301RG

Eagle Yard

PE302QJ

Tennyson Avenue

PE305PE

Goodwins Road

PE305QX

Goodwins Road

PE302PS

Gaywood Road

PE302PZ

Gaywood Road

PE302QE

King George V Avenue

PE302PX

Gaywood Road

PE305NQ

Silfield Terrace

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

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