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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 41 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in South & West Lynn area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £390,000.

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
Detached6£238,750
Flats3£120,000
Semi-Detached10£216,500
Terraced22£161,000

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

PE305GS

Kittiwake Court

PE304DX

Rollesby Road

PE343JZ

Meadow Way

PE305LL

Wisbech Road

PE344BZ

Clockcase Road

PE305LE

Hillen Road

PE343LG

St Peters Road

PE305BW

Saddlebow Road

PE305LT

Langham Street

PE304YN

Campbells Meadow

PE343AB

Maple Road

PE343QP

South & West Lynn

PE343LP

Clenchwarton Road

PE305JW

Wisbech Road

PE305LF

Beloe Crescent

PE343JP

Bankside

PE343LE

Orchard Grove

PE305LQ

Wisbech Road

PE343AE

Saddlebow Road

PE304HG

Denney Road

PE343JG

Harrow Close

PE304JN

Georgia Court

PE343LW

Clenchwarton Road

PE305LR

Queens Avenue

PE305EA

Heron Lane

PE304JP

Denney Road

PE305DH

Sandpiper Way

PE343LZ

Bentinck Way

PE305DD

Horsleys Fields

PE304JF

Simon Scotland Road

PE305BH

Saddlebow Road

PE305FB

Stickleback Lane

PE343NG

Marham Close

PE305DG

Kellard Place

PE304ND

St Hilary Park Road

PE305LZ

Hockham Street

PE343JF

St Peters Road

PE343JX

St Peters Close

PE343AF

Maple Road

PE343PB

Bird Close

PE343JH

Bankside

PE305JQ

Wisbech Road

PE305JZ

Bunnett Avenue

PE305LG

Hillen Road

PE304HU

Hardwick Road

PE305RJ

Baker Close

PE305LY

Winfarthing Avenue

PE304NA

Hardwick Road

PE343AQ

Poplar Avenue

PE305JP

Wisbech Road

PE304JJ

Oldmedow Road

PE343JW

Victoria Terrace

PE305BY

Innovation Drive

PE304WQ

Campbells Meadow

PE343LN

Poppyfields

PE305FQ

Horsley's Chase

PE305FP

Pike Lane

PE304LW

Oldmedow Road

PE343LB

St Peters Road

PE343LY

Foxs Lane

PE343JL

St Peters Road

PE343JY

Cedar Way

PE305GE

Morleys Leet

PE343JS

St Peters Terrace

PE304JX

Merchants Close

PE343AP

Fir Tree Drive

PE305RX

Proctors Close

PE305BN

Saddlebow Road

PE343NQ

Wallflower Lane

PE343JE

Samphire Place

PE305GA

Morston Drift

PE343LU

Buttercup Lane

PE305JU

Wisbech Road

PE343RB

Hamlin Way

PE305DP

Ruddy Duck Lane

PE304LJ

Enterprise Way

PE343JN

The Lows

PE343JT

St Peters Road

PE305LB

Wisbech Road

PE305JX

Wisbech Road

PE305LD

Burney Road

PE304NG

Hamlin Way

PE343LT

South & West Lynn

PE343LX

River Walk

Data Sources

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