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The Woottons

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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 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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. There are 3 schools in The Woottons: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 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
22
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
14.48(-53%)
Shoplifting
7.9(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.68(-59%)
Other theft
2.19(-61%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.05(-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

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in The Woottons area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £631,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for The Woottons 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 The Woottons over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached65£375,000
Semi-Detached27£250,000
Terraced3£250,000

10 years median price trend in The Woottons

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in The Woottons.

All postcodes in The Woottons

PE303GF

Wootton Grange Way

PE303PR

The Green

PE303GA

The Woottons

PE303FW

Cosmos Close

PE303FX

The Woottons

PE303PZ

Manor Road

PE303QS

Ford Avenue

PE303FU

Rose Grove

PE303JH

Holly Close

PE303LJ

Church Lane

PE303LN

Greenacre Close

PE303FG

Sandbach Road

PE303RG

Old Rectory Close

PE303ZB

The Woottons

PE303LR

Nursery Lane

PE303JW

Willow Road

PE303NP

Old Manor Close

PE303RJ

Gate House Lane

PE303QX

Carlton Drive

PE303UH

Wimpole Drive

PE316AG

Lynn Road

PE316BE

Castle Rising Road

PE316DZ

Nightmarsh Lane

PE303NL

Coniston Close

PE303LW

Meadow Road

PE303QG

Rill Close

PE316YZ

Lynn Road

PE303HN

Appledore Close

PE303JB

Castle Rising Road

PE303LU

Briar Close

PE303RP

Stocklea Road

PE303LP

Bracken Road

PE303PT

Priory Lane

PE303PY

Priory Road

PE303QF

Nursery Lane

PE303QW

Cranmer Avenue

PE316BD

Gooseberry Lane

PE303HT

Grimston Road

PE303WL

Broom Close

PE303WZ

Bryony Court

PE316BG

Church Crofts

PE302FQ

Edward Benefer Way

PE303JD

Castle Rising Road

PE303JR

Beech Avenue

PE303NN

Low Road

PE303RR

Hayfield Road

PE303RZ

The Woottons

PE303PA

Derwent Avenue

PE303FH

Leonard Close

PE303HS

Grimston Road

PE303QB

Nursery Lane

PE303WY

Rosebay

PE303PG

Barley Close

PE303PU

Meadow Close

PE303TT

Barsham Drive

PE303RH

Heather Close

PE303ND

Nursery Lane

PE303LZ

Bourne Close

PE303NU

Windermere Road

PE303QA

Nursery Lane

PE303QZ

Devon Crescent

PE303TP

Fountaine Grove

PE303XF

Alban Road

PE303PD

Gooseberry Lane

PE303PS

Ancar Road

PE303QE

Nursery Lane

PE303QQ

Wheatley Drive

PE303TJ

Clare Road

PE316AD

Lower Road

PE303JJ

Sycamore Close

PE303FZ

Colman Road

PE303HH

Nursery Close

PE303LD

The Green

PE303LF

Low Road

PE303QT

Sandringham Crescent

PE303ST

Hugh Close

PE303XB

Wesley Road

PE316BA

Common Drove

PE303FR

Daisy Drive

PE303NF

Spinney Close

PE303NX

Sandy Lane

PE316AH

Lodge Lane

PE303LB

Nursery Lane

PE303XG

Cuthbert Close

PE303RT

Hayfield Road

PE303NH

Kirkstone Grove

PE303XA

Wesley Road

PE303TR

Furness Close

PE316AQ

Lodge Lane

PE303FN

Buttercup Way

PE303QP

Bede Close

PE303RL

Consort Road

PE303SX

Julian Road

PE303JA

Castle Rising Road

PE303RX

All Saints Drive

PE303WX

Rosecroft

PE303XH

Melford Close

PE303FS

Primrose Place

PE303HZ

Oxborough Drive

PE303NA

Nursery Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.