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South & West Lynn

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

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

South & West Lynn Population

5,372

Population density

400.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

48.59(+56%)

Shoplifting

23.27(+227%)

Anti-social behaviour

16.75(+45%)

Public order

9.87(+90%)

Criminal damage and arson

9.49(+48%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

4,176

77.81%

Other White

820

15.28%

Other

1.27%

Gypsy or Irish Traveller

1.12%

African

0.6%

Total population: 5,367

Economics

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

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 55 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in South & West Lynn area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £270,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	7	£225,000	£152,000	£217,500	£236,750	£249,850
Flats	4	£120,000	£100,450	£114,250	£125,500	£138,700
Semi-Detached	19	£205,000	£154,900	£176,500	£232,500	£261,000
Terraced	25	£179,995	£119,000	£145,000	£200,000	£253,000

10 years median price trend in South & West Lynn

All postcodes in South & West Lynn

PE304LE

Oldmedow Road

PE304YR

Campbells Business Park

PE305JL

Wisbech Road

PE305FR

South & West Lynn

PE343PY

South & West Lynn

PE305BY

Innovation Drive

PE305BQ

Saddlebow Road

PE305LL

Wisbech Road

PE343HW

Larch Road

PE343LU

Buttercup Lane

PE304GF

St Andrews Road

PE305JW

Wisbech Road

PE305LY

Winfarthing Avenue

PE343LP

Clenchwarton Road

PE304HY

Venus Court

PE343JT

St Peters Road

PE304JD

Hereford Way

PE304JL

Merchants Close

PE305BH

Saddlebow Road

PE343RA

Saddlebow Road

PE304HX

Hansa Road

PE305RJ

Baker Close

PE305FD

Minnow Avenue

PE305GA

Morston Drift

PE344BH

Millennium Way

PE305BN

Saddlebow Road

PE305LT

Langham Street

PE304LP

Scania Way

PE305JU

Wisbech Road

PE343JA

Poplar Avenue

PE343JS

St Peters Terrace

PE305GB

The Portway

PE305LF

Beloe Crescent

PE304JE

Hansa Road

PE343JL

St Peters Road

PE343LN

Poppyfields

PE304JF

Simon Scotland Road

PE305DP

Ruddy Duck Lane

PE305LP

Wisbech Road

PE304NA

Hardwick Road

PE305RX

Proctors Close

PE343JP

Bankside

PE343JX

St Peters Close

PE343NA

Vinery Close

PE304LJ

Enterprise Way

PE305GF

Honey Bee Lane

PE305SX

Out South Gates

PE304JP

Denney Road

PE305LB

Wisbech Road

PE343LA

Cherry Tree Drive

PE305JR

Brompton Place

PE305JX

Wisbech Road

PE305NB

Panton Close

PE304LA

Oldmedow Road

PE343AL

Poplar Avenue

PE305JP

Wisbech Road

PE305LG

Hillen Road

PE305LU

Diamond Terrace

PE343AF

Maple Road

PE343JN

The Lows

PE305BW

Saddlebow Road

PE304HG

Denney Road

PE304JN

Georgia Court

PE305BP

Sydney Terrace

PE305FP

Pike Lane

PE304JU

Oldmedow Road

PE305JH

Wisbech Road

PE343LT

South & West Lynn

PE305FB

Stickleback Lane

PE305LD

Burney Road

PE305LX

Diamond Street

PE343LF

Church Close

PE343ND

Ferry Road

PE343RD

Willows Business Park

PE305JY

Bunnett Avenue

PE305DH

Sandpiper Way

PE305JS

Wisbech Road

PE304HW

South & West Lynn

PE304NB

Beveridge Way

PE305FQ

Horsley's Chase

PE343JY

Cedar Way

PE305LH

George Morley Court

PE343JW

Victoria Terrace

PE305JQ

Wisbech Road

PE305DN

Sandpiper Way

PE343LE

Orchard Grove

PE343QW

Willow Tree Close

PE305LJ

Wisbech Road

PE343NE

Ferry Road

PE304JB

Hansa Road

PE304BF

Queen Elizabeth Way

PE304WR

Hamlin Way

PE305JN

Wisbech Road

PE304WQ

Campbells Meadow

PE304ZT

Tansley Business Park

PE343JJ

Kempe Road

PE305GQ

Morleys Leet

PE330NA

Hardwick Narrows

PE343JG

Harrow Close

PE304LD

Oldmedow Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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