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King's Lynn and West Norfolk

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About

King's Lynn and West Norfolk is a district in Norfolk, East of England, covering a mix of coastal and rural landscapes. The area includes the historic town of King's Lynn, known for its medieval architecture and maritime heritage. The district stretches along the Wash, a large estuary, and features farmland, nature reserves, and small villages.

The region has a strong agricultural presence, with farming playing a key role in the local economy. The coast attracts visitors for its wildlife and quiet beaches, while inland areas offer traditional market towns like Downham Market. The district balances historic charm with practical rural life, providing a quieter alternative to busier parts of the East of England.

Area overview

On average King's Lynn and West Norfolk has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in King's Lynn and West Norfolk is £41,147 per year. There are 85 schools in King's Lynn and West Norfolk: 69 primary (2 Outstanding and 54 Good) and 8 secondary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
12.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

King's Lynn and West Norfolk Population
154,325
Population density
107.2 per km²

Demographics

British
136,966
88.75%
Other White
9,386
6.08%
Indian
1,238
0.8%
Other Asian
979
0.63%
Other
860
0.56%
Total population: 154,326

Housing

Owns outright
28,053
41.58%
Owns with a mortgage
17,150
25.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
10,482
15.54%
Other social rented
7,013
10.4%
Other forms of private rent
2,222
3.29%
Total households: 67,464

Property prices in King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Based on 1,958 recent sales, the median property price is £267,500 in King's Lynn and West Norfolk area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £3,600,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached942£340,000
Flats101£120,000
Semi-Detached536£240,000
Terraced379£190,000

10 years price trend in King's Lynn and West Norfolk

All wards in King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Airfield

Bircham with Rudhams

Brancaster

Burnham Market & Docking

Clenchwarton

Denver

Dersingham

Downham Old Town

East Downham

Emneth & Outwell

Fairstead

Feltwell

Gayton & Grimston

Gaywood Chase

Gaywood Clock

Gaywood North Bank

Heacham

Hunstanton

Massingham with Castle Acre

Methwold

North Downham

North Lynn

Snettisham

South Downham

South & West Lynn

Springwood

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

Terrington

The Woottons

Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall

Upwell & Delph

Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole

Watlington

West Winch

Wissey

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.