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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

PE303NE

Ryalla Drift

PE303QD

Nursery Lane

PE303TB

Binham Road

PE303UX

Peck Lane

PE303FQ

Daffodil Drive

PE303NJ

Ullswater Avenue

PE303TE

St Augustines Way

PE303NZ

Ennerdale Drive

PE303RF

Frederick Close

PE303RY

All Saints Drive

PE316EJ

Lynn Road

PE303TW

Walton Close

PE303NG

Nursery Lane

PE303RD

The Green

PE303HP

Castle Rising Road

PE303LH

Birkbeck Close

PE303NW

Low Road

PE303SY

Gregory Close

PE303TQ

St Benets Grove

PE316AA

Lynn Road

PE303PE

Deas Road

PE303QR

Buckingham Close

PE316AB

Lynn Road

PE316AL

Queen Elizabeth Way

PE303FP

Poppy Place

PE303PB

Grimston Road

PE303NY

Sandy Lane

PE303JS

Poplar Drive

PE303QJ

Marsh Road

PE303HR

Castle Rising Road

PE303JY

Felbrigg Close

PE316AF

Lower Road

PE303WT

The Meadows

PE303LQ

Hall Lane

PE303LS

Avon Road

PE303NS

Grimston Road

PE303XD

Tyndale

PE303PX

Woodland Gardens

PE303RE

Ling Common Road

PE303JX

Larch Close

PE303LA

Elmhurst Drive

PE303NR

Grimston Road

PE303RQ

Little Carr Road

PE303UJ

Malvern Close

PE303HL

Bramble Drive

PE303JL

Maple Drive

PE303JN

Willow Road

PE316XU

Old Hillington Road

PE303JF

Priory Lane

PE303JQ

Oak Avenue

PE303LY

Rushmead Close

PE303SP

Pretoria Grove

PE303HX

Grimston Road

PE303NT

Green Lane

PE303QH

Station Road

PE303TG

Thetford Way

PE303JU

Elm Close

PE303QN

Beckett Close

PE303TS

Ash Grove

PE303UQ

Stody Drive

PE316AJ

Lynn Road

PE303LX

Hazel Close

PE303HJ

The Green

PE303JE

Blickling Close

PE303QY

Carlton Drive

PE303RB

Wilton Crescent

PE303RN

Ryelands Road

PE303JG

The Birches

PE303JP

Pine Road

PE303JZ

Hall Lane

PE303QL

Tyrrell Crescent

PE303QU

Cambridge Road

PE303LG

Hall Lane

PE303LL

St Marys Close

PE303TA

Bacton Close

PE303TF

Little Walsingham Close

PE303TL

Finchdale Close

PE303LT

Ebble Close

PE303NB

Nursery Lane

PE316AE

Ling Common Road

PE303FT

Marigold Way

PE303HW

Common Lane

PE303RS

The Howards

PE303RU

Keble Close

PE303TD

Castleacre Close

PE303NQ

The Boltons

PE303RW

Pingles Road

PE303TH

St Botolphs Close

PE303TN

Tintern Grove

PE303UG

Langley Road

PE303HQ

Grimston Road

PE303RA

Exeter Crescent

PE303WU

Blackthorn Road

PE303GB

Chaucer Crescent

Data Sources

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