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About

The Woottons ward lies on the western outskirts of King's Lynn, primarily comprising the villages of North Wootton and South Wootton. The area is characterised by residential development, with older housing mixed with newer estates. It features local amenities including shops, schools, and community facilities serving the village populations. The ward contains areas of open farmland and green space, providing a transition from the urban centre to the wider rural district.

A notable feature is the presence of the Babingley River, a small watercourse that flows through the area. The ward includes the historic St. Mary's Church in North Wootton, which dates to the 13th century. The local landscape is generally flat, typical of West Norfolk, with roads connecting to the larger A149 route. Development patterns show ongoing growth, balancing housing needs with the retention of its separate village identities.

Area overview

On average The Woottons has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 3.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in The Woottons is £66,921 per year. The median sale price in The Woottons is £322,500 (around £292 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £270,000 and £399,000. There are 3 schools in The Woottons: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). The Woottons is home to around 6,835 people, with a population density of about 167.2 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

The Woottons Population
6,835
Population density
167.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.78(-53%)
Shoplifting
7.17(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.27(-54%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.22(-49%)
Other theft
1.76(-68%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,225
91.05%
Other White
179
2.62%
Indian
121
1.77%
Chinese
57
0.83%
Other Asian
36
0.53%
Total population: 6,837

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,813
31.44%
Level 3 (A level)
1,031
17.88%
No qualifications
939
16.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
877
15.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
589
10.21%
Total 16+ residents: 5,767

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,552
54.59%
Owns with a mortgage
906
31.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
228
8.02%
Other social rented
93
3.27%
Other forms of private rent
42
1.48%
Total households: 2,843

Property prices in The Woottons

Median price: £322,500
Price per sq ft: £292
Sales (last 12 months): 89
Typical range (middle 50%): £270K – £399K

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 (about £292 per square foot) in The Woottons area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in The Woottons over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached58£361,750£298
Terraced1£275,000£215
Semi-Detached30£247,500£289

10-year price trendmedian sale price in The Woottons

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in The Woottons.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£265,000£193,500£185,000
2017£277,000£230,000£213,750
2018£300,500£212,000£225,000
2019£300,000£221,500£199,000
2020£320,500£195,000£210,000
2021£332,000£225,000£236,000
2022£395,000£247,494£270,000
2023£375,000£252,500£235,000
2024£371,500£264,998£218,500
2025£370,500£280,000£262,500
2026£338,500£232,500—
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in The Woottons.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in The Woottons.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£219£196£177
2017£238£237£209
2018£253£264£160
2019£248£262£230
2020£258£260£191
2021£255£261£173
2022£309£316£232
2023£321£301£376
2024£305£310£350
2025£309£320£207
2026£306£297—
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in The Woottons.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for The Woottons 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 The Woottons ward.

Local councillors

Paul Bland

The Woottons - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Richard Coates

The Woottons - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Simon John Ring

The Woottons - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Frequently asked questions about The Woottons

Is The Woottons safe?

The Woottons records about 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in The Woottons?

The median sale price in The Woottons is £322,500 (about £292 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in The Woottons?

The Woottons has 3 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is The Woottons?

The Woottons scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in The Woottons sits around rank 27,575 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 The Woottons?

The average household income in The Woottons is around £66,921 per year, and 3% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for The Woottons?

The Woottons is represented by 3 elected councillors: Paul Bland (Independent), Richard Coates (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Simon John Ring (Independent).

All postcodesin The Woottons

PE303LP

Bracken Road

PE303GA

Daubney Close

PE303TW

Walton Close

PE303TT

Barsham Drive

PE303TA

Bacton Close

PE303QF

Nursery Lane

PE303NL

Coniston Close

PE303LN

Greenacre Close

PE316XU

Old Hillington Road

PE303QL

Tyrrell Crescent

PE303FS

Primrose Place

PE303SY

Gregory Close

PE303LF

Low Road

PE303QU

Cambridge Road

PE303JW

Willow Road

PE303HX

Grimston Road

PE303RJ

Gate House Lane

PE303JG

The Birches

PE303GB

Chaucer Crescent

PE316EJ

Lynn Road

PE303LS

Avon Road

PE303UQ

Stody Drive

PE303QD

Nursery Lane

PE303WZ

Bryony Court

PE303TE

St Augustines Way

PE303QT

Sandringham Crescent

PE303PT

Priory Lane

PE316AA

Lynn Road

PE303HP

Castle Rising Road

PE316DZ

Nightmarsh Lane

PE303JQ

Oak Avenue

PE303RL

Consort Road

PE303HN

Appledore Close

PE303QH

Station Road

PE303WX

Rosecroft

PE303PY

Priory Road

PE303JE

Blickling Close

PE303XF

Alban Road

PE303NG

Nursery Lane

PE303QE

Nursery Lane

PE303QP

Bede Close

PE303TH

St Botolphs Close

PE303ST

Hugh Close

PE303RX

All Saints Drive

PE303TN

Tintern Grove

PE303LZ

Bourne Close

PE303FP

Poppy Place

PE303NX

Sandy Lane

PE303RW

Pingles Road

PE303NU

Windermere Road

PE303QR

Buckingham Close

PE303RA

Exeter Crescent

PE303RG

Old Rectory Close

PE303RE

Ling Common Road

PE303PE

Deas Road

PE303UG

Langley Road

PE303RY

All Saints Drive

PE303RN

Ryelands Road

PE303RZ

The Woottons

PE303PR

The Green

PE303QJ

Marsh Road

PE303FW

Cosmos Close

PE303HT

Grimston Road

PE303LG

Hall Lane

PE303XG

Cuthbert Close

PE303TP

Fountaine Grove

PE302FQ

Edward Benefer Way

PE303JL

Maple Drive

PE316AL

Queen Elizabeth Way

PE303JF

Priory Lane

PE303LR

Nursery Lane

PE303RS

The Howards

PE316BG

Church Crofts

PE303LW

Meadow Road

PE303HR

Castle Rising Road

PE303RT

Hayfield Road

PE303RR

Hayfield Road

PE303FH

Leonard Close

PE303JY

Felbrigg Close

PE316BA

Common Drove

PE303JN

Willow Road

PE303GF

Wootton Grange Way

PE303PU

Meadow Close

PE303QN

Beckett Close

PE303HL

Bramble Drive

PE316AB

Lynn Road

PE303HH

Nursery Close

PE303FQ

Daffodil Drive

PE316AQ

Lodge Lane

PE303XA

Wesley Road

PE303LT

Ebble Close

PE303HQ

Grimston Road

PE303QB

Nursery Lane

PE303LB

Nursery Lane

PE316AJ

Lynn Road

PE303NZ

Ennerdale Drive

PE303TR

Furness Close

PE316AD

Lower Road

PE303QY

Carlton Drive

PE303UH

Wimpole Drive