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North Lynn

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About

North Lynn sits to the north of the River Great Ouse, forming the northern residential quarter of King’s Lynn. The area is mainly housing built during the 20th century, with a mixture of terraces, semis and post-war council estates arranged around a network of local streets. Local services include a primary school, small parades of shops, a community centre and playing fields that serve nearby residents. A strip of industrial and commercial units marks the district’s northern edge, where warehouses and light workshops sit close to housing and small retail outlets.

Public transport links run through North Lynn, with regular bus routes into the town and to the railway station. Road access connects the area to the wider borough and to the A47 corridor. Drainage and flood-management work on the lower Great Ouse is part of the local landscape and helps define the area’s relationship with the river plain. Community activity tends to centre on school and leisure facilities, allotments and local halls where seasonal events and weekly clubs bring neighbours together.

Area overview

On average North Lynn has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 41.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in North Lynn is £39,363 per year. The median sale price in North Lynn is £166,998 (around £188 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,750 and £186,250. There are 1 schools in North Lynn: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). North Lynn is home to around 6,878 people, with a population density of about 1,500 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
41.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

North Lynn Population
6,878
Population density
1,500 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.12(+103%)
Shoplifting
15.41(+125%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.52(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.49(+81%)
Public order
11.05(+116%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,749
69.07%
Other White
1,587
23.08%
Other
73
1.06%
African
65
0.95%
Other Asian
60
0.87%
Total population: 6,876

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,676
31.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
872
16.6%
Level 4+ (Degree)
822
15.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
737
14.03%
Level 3 (A level)
619
11.78%
Total 16+ residents: 5,254

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
719
26.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
573
20.86%
Owns with a mortgage
562
20.46%
Owns outright
443
16.13%
Social rents from council
370
13.47%
Total households: 2,747

Property prices in North Lynn

Median price: £166,998
Price per sq ft: £188
Sales (last 12 months): 52
Typical range (middle 50%): £126K – £186K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £166,998 (about £188 per square foot) in North Lynn area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £305,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Lynn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached20£187,500£224
Detached3£177,500£185
Terraced28£139,000£174
Flats1£105,000£203

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Lynn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Lynn.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197,050£74,000£124,000£120,000
2017£193,500£76,000£150,000£119,998
2018£222,000£80,000£138,000£124,325
2019£230,000£94,000£167,500£135,000
2020£235,000£84,500£180,000£145,000
2021£234,750£85,000£177,500£135,000
2022£200,000£80,000£170,000£135,000
2023£95,000£95,750£180,000£140,500
2024£235,000£101,000£175,000£133,000
2025£250,000£80,000£195,048£134,250
2026£177,500£105,000£185,000£138,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Lynn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Lynn.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187£131£136£126
2017£148£150£168£134
2018£210£140£161£148
2019£230£165£191£161
2020£249£126£209£170
2021£217£154£190£159
2022£262£154£202£175
2023£130£188£200£164
2024£295£155£195£179
2025£227£155£202£177
2026£185£203£226£173
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Lynn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North Lynn 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.