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About

North Lynn ward is located on the western edge of King's Lynn, bordered by the River Great Ouse to the east and the A148 road to the north. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of post-war housing estates and some newer developments. Its landscape is largely flat, characteristic of the surrounding Norfolk fenland. The ward contains several local amenities including schools, shops, and community centres serving the immediate population.

The ward's western boundary is defined by the presence of the Hardwick Industrial Estate, a significant local employment area. A notable feature is the proximity to the river and the associated flood defence systems that are part of the local infrastructure. Public green spaces are interspersed throughout the residential zones, providing recreational areas. Transport links focus on road connections into the town centre and towards the wider borough.

Area overview

On average North Lynn has very high deprivation and average 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 1,497.9 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
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
1,497.9 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 qualifications or above
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.

Local government

Elected councillors for North Lynn ward.

Local councillors

Austen Moore

North Lynn - Elected 5 Jun 2025

Reform UK

Frequently asked questions about North Lynn

Is North Lynn safe?

North Lynn records about 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in North Lynn?

The median sale price in North Lynn is £166,998 (about £188 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in North Lynn?

North Lynn has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is North Lynn?

North Lynn scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in North Lynn sits around rank 3,691 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in North Lynn?

The average household income in North Lynn is around £39,363 per year, and 42% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for North Lynn?

North Lynn is represented by 1 elected councillor: Austen Moore (Reform UK).

All postcodesin North Lynn

PE302BJ

Fermoy Avenue

PE302DQ

Losinga Road

PE302EB

Estuary Close

PE302EG

Jarvis Road

PE302AX

Burkitt Street

PE302LW

North Way

PE302DY

St Edmundsbury Road

PE302NW

Lady Jane Grey Road

PE302HX

Jeffery Close

PE302RA

Wissey Close

PE302LZ

Hope Court

PE302BU

Harecroft Parade

PE302LG

Columbia Way

PE302BN

Mill Houses

PE302JJ

Bergen Way

PE302HZ

Bryggen Road

PE302FD

Nightingale Lane

PE302FN

North Lynn

PE302HP

Meadow Close

PE302AH

Sir Lewis Street

PE302BL

Raby Avenue

PE302EL

Kingsway

PE302DA

North Lynn

PE302LY

Crown Square

PE302HU

Kilhams Way

PE302RG

Bays Close

PE302EA

Walpole Road

PE302NF

North Star Court

PE302BW

Loke Road

PE302BP

Loke Road

PE302AZ

Loke Road

PE302BE

Loke Road

PE302AS

Burkitt Street

PE302JB

St Edmunds Terrace

PE302FR

North Lynn

PE302AE

Hextable Road

PE302DD

Bergen Way Business Park

PE302HE

Alexandra Dock

PE302RL

Bawsey Court

PE302HB

Estuary Road

PE302BB

Edma Street

PE302RD

Nar Close

PE302FJ

Newton Court

PE302AQ

George Street

PE302DN

Turbus Road

PE302HS

Estuary Road

PE302EW

Alexandra Dock

PE302BH

Townshend Terrace

PE302PB

Woolstencroft Avenue

PE302DJ

Anderson Close

PE302AT

Saltpans Close

PE302PD

Alice Fisher Crescent

PE302AW

Cresswell Street

PE302FF

Olney Drive

PE302BX

Loke Road

PE302EJ

Kingsway

PE302EH

Capgrave Avenue

PE302FH

Dereham Drive

PE302FL

North End Yard

PE302LP

Garden Court

PE302BS

Harewood Drive

PE302HN

Lubeck Road

PE302ET

Alexandra Dock

PE302JF

Point Cottages

PE302NG

Seabank Way

PE302JN

Regis Place

PE302LQ

Columbia Way

PE302BD

Edma Street

PE302NS

Lady Jane Grey Road

PE302LH

Reid Way

PE302BZ

Harecroft Terrace

PE302DE

Bergen Way

PE302LN

Reid Way

PE302LE

Columbia Way

PE302EF

Riversway

PE302LX

Devonshire Court

PE302AR

Walker Street

PE302NU

Woolstencroft Avenue

PE302HY

Edward Benefer Way

PE302RH

Babingley Drive

PE302DW

Lawrence Road

PE302DT

St Edmundsbury Road

PE302ED

Riversway

PE302LR

Browning Place

PE302RE

Wensum Way

PE302RB

Yare Crescent

PE302NJ

Newlands Avenue

PE302FE

Boudicca Walk

PE302BA

Woodwark Avenue

PE302AN

Sir Lewis Street

PE302HW

Edward Benefer Way

PE302LJ

Reid Way

PE302LS

Stag Place

PE302NE

Columbia Way

PE302DB

Grays Close

PE302PA

Woolstencroft Avenue

PE302HL

Estuary Road

PE302NZ

Greenland Avenue

PE302BT

Harewood Parade

PE302HH

Estuary Road