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St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

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About

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas is a central ward in King's Lynn, encompassing the historic core and waterfront. The area includes the medieval St. Margaret's Church and the grand Custom House on the River Great Ouse. Narrow lanes and historic buildings define the streetscape, with the Tuesday Market Place serving as a focal point for local activity. The ward functions as the primary civic and commercial hub for the wider borough.

The waterfront remains integral, with working docks and the historic Hanseatic warehouses reflecting the town's mercantile past. The area contains the Guildhall of St. George and the medieval town wall sections. Residential properties are mixed with shops and administrative buildings, maintaining a continuous urban character. This ward holds the borough's principal museums and archives, concentrating its documented history within a compact area.

Area overview

On average St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 288 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas is £40,039 per year. There are 4 schools in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas is home to around 5,587 people, with a population density of about 4,345.2 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
288
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
21.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas Population
5,587
Population density
4,345.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
144.26(+357%)
Shoplifting
49.22(+620%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.41(+223%)
Public order
37.05(+624%)
Criminal damage and arson
26.49(+317%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,999
71.59%
Other White
1,093
19.57%
Other
86
1.54%
Other Asian
79
1.41%
Chinese
50
0.9%
Total population: 5,586

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,231
25.49%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,169
24.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
695
14.39%
Level 3 (A level)
686
14.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
625
12.94%
Total 16+ residents: 4,830

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,229
39.57%
Other social rented
635
20.44%
Owns outright
632
20.35%
Owns with a mortgage
332
10.69%
Social rents from council
186
5.99%
Total households: 3,106

Property prices in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £157,500 in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £415,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas 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 St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced40£171,250
Detached3£362,500
Flats21£100,000
Semi-Detached4£190,000

10 years median price trend in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas.

All postcodes in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE301PB

Portland Street

PE301FD

Surrey Street

PE301BP

High Street

PE301QF

Littleport Street

PE301ET

King Street

PE318WQ

Austin Fields

PE301RF

Kirby Street

PE301DD

High Street

PE305BD

Beech Road

PE305FN

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE305BU

Ethel Terrace

PE309SY

Chapel Street

PE301NS

Blackfriars Road

PE309SN

Chapel Street

PE309SQ

Chapel Street

PE305QQ

Guanock Terrace

PE305HA

London Road

PE305RU

Hospital Walk

PE301AL

Norfolk Street

PE305DF

Tower Place

PE301PF

Stanley Street

PE301PH

Austin Fields

PE305QR

Thomas Street

PE305HY

Hillington Square

PE305RQ

Argyle Street

PE301LY

St Nicholas Street

PE301QE

Wellesley Street

PE309UA

Chapel Street

PE301HW

Aickmans Yard

PE309ET

Austin Fields

PE301DP

Broad Street

PE309SS

Chapel Street

PE305SQ

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE305AP

Friars Street

PE305AG

Friars Walk

PE301EE

Albert Avenue

PE301XA

Union Lane

PE305EH

Stonegate Street

PE301EZ

Ferry Street

PE309FS

Austin Fields

PE305GG

Clough Lane

PE305QN

Charles Street

PE301AT

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE301FF

Hayloft Court

PE305HG

South Everard Street

PE301NZ

Waterloo Street

PE301HX

Boal Street

PE301AR

Norfolk Street

PE301QA

Wyatt Street

PE309UH

Chapel Street

PE301NT

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE305AF

Carmelite Terrace

PE301QQ

Goddard Terrace

PE305SY

County Court Road

PE301BJ

High Street

PE301AP

Norfolk Street

PE305QH

London Road

PE309EH

Austin Fields

PE305PW

Hospital Walk

PE301FN

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE305DA

St James Street

PE301JW

Tuesday Market Place

PE301AY

High Street

PE309SW

Chapel Street

PE301HU

Granary Court

PE309HG

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE301FB

Austin Fields

PE305JF

Hillington Square

PE301JN

Tuesday Market Place

PE305AD

All Saints Street

PE305FA

Regent Place

PE305GJ

Nelson Street

PE305QJ

Guanock Place

PE301JH

Purfleet Place

PE305DQ

Saturday Market Place

PE301AJ

Old Market Street

PE305AR

Checker Street

PE305RA

Vancouver Avenue

PE301PP

Littleport Street

PE305ET

Providence Street

PE305PT

London Road

PE305RZ

Birch Tree Close

PE301PQ

Boal Street

PE309SR

Chapel Street

PE305GH

St Margaret's Place

PE305GN

Boal Street

PE309SF

Chapel Street

PE301AB

Norfolk Street

PE305QS

Edward Street

PE305ND

The Maltings

PE305BF

Stonegate Street

PE301NN

Blackfriars Street

PE309SX

Chapel Street

PE301DL

Blackfriars Street

PE309TR

Chapel Street

PE301EG

Chapel Street

PE305RB

York Road

PE301HJ

King Street

PE301DN

Old Sunway

PE309TW

Chapel Street

Data Sources

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