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Gaywood North Bank

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About

Gaywood North Bank ward lies on the western edge of King's Lynn, primarily comprising residential neighbourhoods and significant green corridors. The area is defined by the presence of the Gaywood River, which flows through it, and the expansive grounds of the College of West Anglia campus. Housing is a mix of post-war estates and more modern developments, with local services centred along streets like St Faith's Drive. The ward includes the large recreational area of Reffley, known for its woods and springs.

The ward's landscape is characterised by open spaces, including the playing fields adjacent to the river and the Reffley Community Woodland. It functions largely as a suburb for King's Lynn, with good road links into the town centre. A notable local feature is the historic Reffley Spring, a chalybeate water source that was once a popular spa, marked by a stone obelisk within the woods. The area maintains a quiet, community-focused atmosphere distinct from the more industrial eastern wards.

Area overview

On average Gaywood North Bank has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gaywood North Bank is £49,097 per year. There are 1 schools in Gaywood North Bank: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Gaywood North Bank is home to around 8,679 people, with a population density of about 3,212.1 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gaywood North Bank Population
8,679
Population density
3,212.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.22(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.72(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.8(+7%)
Shoplifting
6.22(-9%)
Public order
5.07(-1%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,869
90.67%
Other White
398
4.59%
Indian
77
0.89%
Other Asian
58
0.67%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
36
0.41%
Total population: 8,679

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,513
21.28%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,431
20.13%
Level 3 (A level)
1,388
19.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,187
16.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
877
12.33%
Total 16+ residents: 7,110

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,463
39.69%
Owns with a mortgage
1,337
36.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
450
12.21%
Other social rented
240
6.51%
Social rents from council
88
2.39%
Total households: 3,686

Property prices in Gaywood North Bank

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £256,000 in Gaywood North Bank area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £910,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gaywood North Bank in the 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 North Bank over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats1£151,500
Terraced22£219,998
Semi-Detached60£256,500
Detached32£302,498

10 years median price trend in Gaywood North Bank

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gaywood North Bank.

All postcodes in Gaywood North Bank

PE303PN

White Sedge

PE303HB

Russett Close

PE304DF

Balmoral Road

PE303DH

Penrose Close

PE304DH

Barnwell Road

PE303YD

Ayre Way

PE303EW

Brancaster Close

PE303UZ

Earsham Drive

PE303AB

Wootton Road

PE303PW

Tawny Sedge

PE303AW

Hill Road

PE303DJ

Reeves Avenue

PE303UY

Colney Court

PE303EL

Burnham Avenue

PE303EH

Reffley Lane

PE304DA

Sandringham Road

PE303SH

James Close

PE303BJ

Wootton Road

PE303XX

Kendle Way

PE303AE

Marsh Lane

PE303HG

Monkshood

PE303DE

Suffield Way

PE303AP

Wootton Road

PE303DD

Hall Road

PE303BX

Ffolkes Drive

PE303SU

Reffley Lane

PE303SE

Golf Close

PE303WA

Segrave Road

PE304DE

Balmoral Road

PE304DQ

Barnwell Road

PE303DP

Spenser Road

PE303BP

Willow Park

PE303UA

Langley Road

PE303AZ

Wootton Road

PE304WJ

Bridge Place

PE303XU

Ashbey Road

PE303AN

Wootton Road

PE303AX

Wootton Road

PE303BU

Arundel Drive

PE303AL

Marsh Lane

PE303BZ

Dawnay Avenue

PE303SS

Temple Road

PE303UB

Langley Road

PE303DR

Festival Close

PE303FF

Victoria Close

PE303DA

Peppers Green

PE303PH

Samphire

PE303PQ

Crofters Close

PE303DZ

Tamarisk

PE303ER

Fenland Road

PE303LE

Low Road

PE303YA

Ryley Close

PE304TR

Dairy Way

PE303DB

Chapel Terrace

PE303SQ

Temple Road

PE303DL

Suffield Way

PE303WG

Segrave Road

PE303ES

Fenland Road

PE303SD

Gaskell Way

PE303DW

Spenser Road

PE303EA

Wootton Road

PE303DU

Millfields

PE303UE

Peckover Way

PE303DX

Suffield Way

PE303HA

Grafton Road

PE303BN

Charlock

PE303EB

Wootton Road

PE303DS

Brett Way

PE303EE

Reffley Lane

PE304BY

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

PE303AR

Wootton Road

PE303FA

Magnolia Drive

PE303BF

Fern Road

PE303XN

Lexham Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.