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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 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

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PE303NP

Old Manor Close

PE303NH

Kirkstone Grove

PE316AE

Ling Common Road

PE303TQ

St Benets Grove

PE303QX

Carlton Drive

PE303JD

Castle Rising Road

PE303JZ

Hall Lane

PE303RQ

Little Carr Road

PE303LA

Elmhurst Drive

PE303JR

Beech Avenue

PE303RF

Frederick Close

PE303QA

Nursery Lane

PE316YZ

Lynn Road

PE303QG

Rill Close

PE303PD

Gooseberry Lane

PE303FT

Marigold Way

PE303JP

Pine Road

PE303QW

Cranmer Avenue

PE303UX

Peck Lane

PE303NA

Nursery Lane

PE303LU

Briar Close

PE303TL

Finchdale Close

PE303PB

Grimston Road

PE303WL

Broom Close

PE316BD

Gooseberry Lane

PE303FZ

Colman Road

PE303HS

Grimston Road

PE303RB

Wilton Crescent

PE303FX

Lilac Lane

PE303NN

Low Road

PE303ND

Nursery Lane

PE303NT

Green Lane

PE303JU

Elm Close

PE303RH

Heather Close

PE303FG

Sandbach Road

PE303TG

Thetford Way

PE303UJ

Malvern Close

PE303RU

Keble Close

PE303NS

Grimston Road

PE303LH

Birkbeck Close

PE303PS

Ancar Road

PE303PA

Derwent Avenue

PE303NB

Nursery Lane

PE303JS

Poplar Drive

PE303NJ

Ullswater Avenue

PE303SP

Pretoria Grove

PE303LL

St Marys Close

PE303RD

The Green

PE316AH

Lodge Lane

PE303LY

Rushmead Close

PE303FR

Daisy Drive

PE303TB

Binham Road

PE316AF

Lower Road

PE303NY

Sandy Lane

PE303ZB

Towler Mews

PE303FU

Rose Grove

PE303QZ

Devon Crescent

PE303JA

Castle Rising Road

PE303NQ

The Boltons

PE303NF

Spinney Close

PE303XB

Wesley Road

PE303LJ

Church Lane

PE303FN

Buttercup Way

PE303TS

Ash Grove

PE303LX

Hazel Close

PE303JB

Castle Rising Road

PE303LQ

Hall Lane

PE303RP

Stocklea Road

PE303TF

Little Walsingham Close

PE303XD

Tyndale

PE303JJ

Sycamore Close

PE303PG

Barley Close

PE303NR

Grimston Road

PE303WU

Blackthorn Road

PE303NW

Low Road

PE316AG

Lynn Road

PE316BE

Castle Rising Road

PE303JH

Holly Close

PE303QS

Ford Avenue

PE303PX

Woodland Gardens

PE303HZ

Oxborough Drive

PE303SX

Julian Road

PE303XH

Melford Close

PE303LD

The Green

PE303TD

Castleacre Close

PE303WT

The Meadows

PE303QQ

Wheatley Drive

PE303TJ

Clare Road

PE303WY

Rosebay

PE303HJ

The Green

PE303NE

Ryalla Drift

PE303PZ

Manor Road

PE303JX

Larch Close

PE303HW

Common Lane