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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

PE305BT

Keene Road

PE305NE

Carp Terrace

PE343AP

Fir Tree Drive

PE343AQ

Poplar Avenue

PE304ND

St Hilary Park Road

PE305BJ

Kitchener Street

PE343NF

Sculthorpe Avenue

PE304JQ

Freisian Way

PE305LA

Wisbech Road

PE305NA

Portland Place

PE343LB

St Peters Road

PE304HR

Hardwick Road

PE343AE

Saddlebow Road

PE304JH

Scania Way

PE343LH

Clenchwarton Road

PE304BH

Piper Road

PE304JX

Merchants Close

PE304WP

Hardwick Retail Park

PE305LS

Ouse Avenue

PE343FN

Low Road

PE343NB

Ferry Road

PE305GD

Whalers Farrow

PE305LR

Queens Avenue

PE343HN

Acer Road

PE343AB

Maple Road

PE304DX

Rollesby Road

PE304LW

Oldmedow Road

PE343NQ

Wallflower Lane

PE305GR

Dragonfly Way

PE305LQ

Wisbech Road

PE343HH

Mill Road

PE304LX

Rollesby Road

PE304NG

Hamlin Way

PE343JE

Samphire Place

PE343LL

Clenchwarton Road

PE343LZ

Bentinck Way

PE304YN

Campbells Meadow

PE305DG

Kellard Place

PE304HU

Hardwick Road

PE343AH

Maple Road

PE343JZ

Meadow Way

PE343LY

Foxs Lane

PE343PN

Hare Road

PE305GS

Kittiwake Court

PE343AG

Acer Road

PE343PB

Bird Close

PE304LB

Oldmedow Road

PE304LS

Rollesby Road

PE343NG

Marham Close

PE305GP

Winfarthing Approach

PE305PS

Overton Lane

PE305BL

Atbara Terrace

PE305JZ

Bunnett Avenue

PE305BS

Baines Road

PE305EA

Heron Lane

PE305JT

Metcalf Avenue

PE343LG

St Peters Road

PE343LJ

Clenchwarton Road

PE343RB

Hamlin Way

PE304JJ

Oldmedow Road

PE343LX

River Walk

PE344BZ

Clockcase Road

PE343QP

South & West Lynn

PE305GE

Morleys Leet

PE343LD

Whitehall Drive

PE304HP

Rollesby Road

PE305LE

Hillen Road

PE305LN

St Valery Lane

PE305LW

Wisbech Road

PE343JH

Bankside

PE343LQ

Clenchwarton Road

PE305DD

Horsleys Fields

PE343JU

Bramley Close

PE343NH

Snowdrop Close

PE304NE

Hardwick Industrial Estate

PE305HE

St Michaels Road

PE343AJ

Maple Road

PE343LW

Clenchwarton Road

PE304LG

Oldmedow Road

PE305GT

Kingfisher Road

PE305LZ

Hockham Street

PE343JF

St Peters Road

PE343JQ

Ferry Square

PE343JR

St Peters 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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South & West Lynn

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