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About

Springwood ward lies on the eastern edge of King's Lynn, primarily consisting of residential housing built from the 1960s onwards. The area is characterised by estates of semi-detached and detached homes, with local amenities including schools, shops, and a community centre serving its residents. Its layout features numerous cul-de-sacs and green spaces, creating a predominantly quiet, suburban environment.

The ward is defined by its proximity to the large Hardwick Industrial Estate to the north, a major local employment zone. A notable feature is the presence of the King's Lynn Innovation Centre, which sits within the ward's boundaries, focusing on business and technology start-ups. The area is bordered by open farmland to the east, maintaining a clear edge between the town and the rural Norfolk landscape.

Area overview

On average Springwood has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 5.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Springwood is £48,845 per year. The median sale price in Springwood is £275,000 (around £271 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £219,250 and £337,000. There are 3 schools in Springwood: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Springwood is home to around 2,871 people, with a population density of about 1,433.7 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
5.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Springwood Population
2,871
Population density
1,433.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
70.01(+122%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.84(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.49(+81%)
Public order
10.8(+111%)
Shoplifting
9.06(+32%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,176
75.77%
Indian
265
9.23%
Other White
124
4.32%
Other Asian
96
3.34%
African
38
1.32%
Total population: 2,872

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
815
33.86%
Level 3 (A level)
393
16.33%
No qualifications
384
15.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
353
14.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
244
10.14%
Total 16+ residents: 2,407

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
519
43.8%
Owns with a mortgage
376
31.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
182
15.36%
Other social rented
59
4.98%
Other forms of private rent
34
2.87%
Total households: 1,185

Property prices in Springwood

Median price: £275,000
Price per sq ft: £271
Sales (last 12 months): 36
Typical range (middle 50%): £219K – £337K

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £271 per square foot) in Springwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £615,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Springwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£308,500£287
Semi-Detached7£275,000£285
Terraced7£155,000£221
Flats2£82,500£159

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Springwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Springwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232,000£91,500£175,000£143,998
2017£281,250—£218,500£135,000
2018£270,000£96,000£225,000£120,000
2019£311,500£78,500£211,750£153,000
2020£245,000£107,250£215,000£150,000
2021£375,000£88,000£259,498£163,000
2022£362,500£100,000£249,500£181,500
2023£332,500£111,000£285,000£142,000
2024£350,000—£255,500£190,500
2025£333,000£110,000£287,000£197,500
2026£326,000£55,000£300,000£137,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Springwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Springwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£221£153£170£215
2017£199—£200£194
2018£228£182£216£252
2019£235£170£222£198
2020£219£188£188£249
2021£260£149£241£246
2022£299£166£247£314
2023£276£166£298£314
2024£307—£259£281
2025£292£188£293£220
2026£280£125£233£204
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Springwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Springwood 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 Springwood ward.

Local councillors

Jo Rust

Springwood - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Frequently asked questions about Springwood

Is Springwood safe?

Springwood records about 117 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 Springwood?

The median sale price in Springwood is £275,000 (about £271 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Springwood?

Springwood has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Springwood?

Springwood scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Springwood sits around rank 24,429 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 Springwood?

The average household income in Springwood is around £48,845 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Springwood?

Springwood is represented by 1 elected councillor: Jo Rust (Independent).