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South & West Lynn

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About

South & West Lynn is situated on the opposite bank of the River Great Ouse from King's Lynn's historic centre. The ward encompasses the residential districts of South Lynn and West Lynn, connected by the pedestrian and cycle-only ferry. Its landscape is largely residential, with areas of industrial and commercial use along the main routes.

The ward includes the vast Hardwick Industrial Estate, a major local employment hub. The residential streets feature a mix of housing types, from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. The area's connection to the river is ever-present, with views across the water to the town's maritime heritage.

Area overview

On average South & West Lynn has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South & West Lynn is £39,844 per year. There are 2 schools in South & West Lynn: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). South & West Lynn is home to around 5,372 people, with a population density of about 400.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
18.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South & West Lynn Population
5,372
Population density
400.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.56(+63%)
Shoplifting
21.22(+210%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.64(+35%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.87(+55%)
Public order
8.56(+67%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,176
77.81%
Other White
820
15.28%
Other
68
1.27%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
60
1.12%
African
32
0.6%
Total population: 5,367

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,061
25.93%
Level 4 qualifications or above
783
19.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
668
16.33%
Level 3 (A level)
624
15.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
549
13.42%
Total 16+ residents: 4,091

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
652
30.23%
Owns outright
505
23.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
397
18.41%
Other social rented
361
16.74%
Social rents from council
159
7.37%
Total households: 2,157

Property prices in South & West Lynn

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £179,995 in South & West Lynn area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £285,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South & West Lynn 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 South & West Lynn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced29£160,000
Semi-Detached16£202,500
Flats3£120,000
Detached5£231,000

10 years median price trend in South & West Lynn

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South & West Lynn.

All postcodes in South & West Lynn

PE343HH

Mill Road

PE304ZT

Tansley Business Park

PE305BQ

Saddlebow Road

PE305JY

Bunnett Avenue

PE304LX

Rollesby Road

PE305NE

Carp Terrace

PE304JL

Merchants Close

PE305LH

George Morley Court

PE343NF

Sculthorpe Avenue

PE304LS

Rollesby Road

PE305JT

Metcalf Avenue

PE343JR

St Peters Road

PE343RA

Saddlebow Road

PE304NB

Beveridge Way

PE343NH

Snowdrop Close

PE305GD

Whalers Farrow

PE305LW

Wisbech Road

PE343LH

Clenchwarton Road

PE305LU

Diamond Terrace

PE304JQ

Freisian Way

PE343FN

Low Road

PE304WR

Hamlin Way

PE343JJ

Kempe Road

PE304BH

Piper Road

PE304LB

Oldmedow Road

PE343LJ

Clenchwarton Road

PE343PY

South & West Lynn

PE305GB

The Portway

PE343QW

Willow Tree Close

PE305BT

Keene Road

PE304LA

Oldmedow Road

PE305GT

Kingfisher Road

PE304JD

Hereford Way

PE343NB

Ferry Road

PE343LL

Clenchwarton Road

PE343JQ

Ferry Square

PE305JL

Wisbech Road

PE343RD

Willows Business Park

PE305SX

Out South Gates

PE343AH

Maple Road

PE343HN

Acer Road

PE305JS

Wisbech Road

PE305LJ

Wisbech Road

PE305LX

Diamond Street

PE344BH

Millennium Way

PE305BJ

Kitchener Street

PE304LP

Scania Way

PE304HX

Hansa Road

PE304HW

South & West Lynn

PE304NE

Hardwick Industrial Estate

PE343LA

Cherry Tree Drive

PE305LN

St Valery Lane

PE305GQ

Morleys Leet

PE305JH

Wisbech Road

PE343NA

Vinery Close

PE305GP

Winfarthing Approach

PE304GF

St Andrews Road

PE343LD

Whitehall Drive

PE343JA

Poplar Avenue

PE304HR

Hardwick Road

PE343AG

Acer Road

PE343JU

Bramley Close

PE343HW

Larch Road

PE305BP

Sydney Terrace

PE304JU

Oldmedow Road

PE304YR

Campbells Business Park

PE343AL

Poplar Avenue

PE305LA

Wisbech Road

PE305BL

Atbara Terrace

PE304LE

Oldmedow Road

PE304JH

Scania Way

PE305JN

Wisbech Road

PE304WP

Hardwick Retail Park

PE305NB

Panton Close

PE343LQ

Clenchwarton Road

PE304HP

Rollesby Road

PE305PS

Overton Lane

PE343ND

Ferry Road

PE304LD

Oldmedow Road

PE343LF

Church Close

PE304JB

Hansa Road

PE305BS

Baines Road

PE305LS

Ouse Avenue

PE305JR

Brompton Place

PE304JE

Hansa Road

PE330NA

Hardwick Narrows

PE305LP

Wisbech Road

PE343AJ

Maple Road

PE343NE

Ferry Road

PE305HE

St Michaels Road

PE343PN

Hare Road

PE305GR

Dragonfly Way

PE304LG

Oldmedow Road

PE304HY

Venus Court

PE305NA

Portland Place

PE304BF

Queen Elizabeth Way

PE305FD

Minnow Avenue

PE305FR

South & West Lynn

PE305DN

Sandpiper Way

PE305GF

Honey Bee Lane

Data Sources

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