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Town, South Lynn & West Lynn

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About

Town, South Lynn and West Lynn form the historic urban core of King’s Lynn, situated along the banks of the River Great Ouse. The area encompasses the medieval street pattern of the original settlement, with narrow lanes leading to the waterfront. South Lynn lies directly south of the town centre, while West Lynn is a distinct community on the river’s western bank, connected by a passenger ferry.

The working riverfront remains central to the area's character, with commercial docks and industrial heritage. West Lynn is noted for its traditional riverside pub, a local landmark directly facing the ferry crossing. The districts are primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing from different periods close to the town's facilities and the river's edge.

Area overview

On average Town, South Lynn & West Lynn has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 166 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 Town, South Lynn & West Lynn is £39,844 per year. There are 6 schools in Town, South Lynn & West Lynn: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Town, South Lynn & West Lynn is home to around 10,887 people, with a population density of about 741.3 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
166
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
21.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Town, South Lynn & West Lynn Population
10,887
Population density
741.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
83.68(+165%)
Shoplifting
33.99(+397%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.78(+97%)
Public order
20.85(+307%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.52(+144%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,089
74.31%
Other White
1,919
17.63%
Other
154
1.41%
Other Asian
105
0.96%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
73
0.67%
Total population: 10,886

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,317
26.12%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,919
21.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,357
15.3%
Level 3 (A level)
1,288
14.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,159
13.07%
Total 16+ residents: 8,871

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,604
30.51%
Owns outright
1,098
20.89%
Other social rented
1,049
19.95%
Owns with a mortgage
952
18.11%
Social rents from council
372
7.08%
Total households: 5,257

Property prices in Town, South Lynn & West Lynn

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 in Town, South Lynn & West Lynn 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 Town, South Lynn & West Lynn 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 Town, South Lynn & West Lynn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached22£200,750
Detached8£247,750
Flats25£105,000
Terraced68£172,498

10 years median price trend in Town, South Lynn & West Lynn

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Town, South Lynn & West Lynn.

All postcodes in Town, South Lynn & West Lynn

PE309TR

Chapel Street

PE301PT

Highgate

PE309SD

Chapel Street

PE301DP

Broad Street

PE305EP

South Street

PE343LW

Clenchwarton Road

PE305RJ

Baker Close

PE301PJ

Austin Fields

PE309TQ

Chapel Street

PE309TU

Chapel Street

PE309HG

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE301RF

Kirby Street

PE309TG

Chapel Street

PE343JW

Victoria Terrace

PE309UB

Chapel Street

PE301FJ

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE301FP

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE305PY

London Road

PE343ND

Ferry Road

PE301LE

Dodmans Close

PE301PA

Waterloo Street

PE305EA

Heron Lane

PE343QP

South & West Lynn

PE343LG

St Peters Road

PE305NF

Pleasant Court

PE305HA

London Road

PE343AB

Maple Road

PE301FE

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE305GT

Kingfisher Road

PE309TX

Chapel Street

PE301HN

Ferry Lane

PE305EB

Church Street

PE304JN

Georgia Court

PE305DX

Nelson Street

PE305AN

Friars Street

PE309HH

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE305LE

Hillen Road

PE309SU

Chapel Street

PE301BX

High Street

PE301ED

Albert Street

PE304LG

Oldmedow Road

PE305PR

Pleasant Court

PE301JY

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE301LN

Water Lane

PE305BL

Atbara Terrace

PE305HR

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE305GA

Morston Drift

PE305AH

Whitefriars Road

PE301PW

Kettlewell Lane

PE301BT

Clough Lane

PE305BY

Innovation Drive

PE304LA

Oldmedow Road

PE343LF

Church Close

PE305LN

St Valery Lane

PE309TB

Chapel Street

PE305GF

Honey Bee Lane

PE301HZ

Baker Lane

PE305PT

London Road

PE301BE

High Street

PE305HJ

South Everard Street

PE304WP

Hardwick Retail Park

PE305PS

Overton Lane

PE301EL

Chapel Street

PE301SA

Littleport Street

PE301HB

King Street

PE305NB

Panton Close

PE304HR

Hardwick Road

PE343NF

Sculthorpe Avenue

PE305AP

Friars Street

PE304JU

Oldmedow Road

PE343NQ

Wallflower Lane

PE304JJ

Oldmedow Road

PE301RG

Eagle Yard

PE301PX

Austin Fields

PE301BJ

High Street

PE305DE

St James Street

PE301LF

Dodmans Close

PE301QX

Eastgate Street

PE305HY

Hillington Square

PE305LQ

Wisbech Road

PE343NG

Marham Close

PE343LX

River Walk

PE301NE

Railway Road

PE305RQ

Argyle Street

PE343AP

Fir Tree Drive

PE305AF

Carmelite Terrace

PE301NG

Old Market Street

PE305QH

London Road

PE309GF

Austin Fields

PE343JE

Samphire Place

PE305GE

Morleys Leet

PE305AX

Cromwell Terrace

PE309SS

Chapel Street

PE301LL

Ferry Street

PE309TY

Chapel Street

PE301ES

King Street

PE301QA

Wyatt Street

PE309FR

Austin Fields

PE318WQ

Austin Fields

PE305QD

Birch Tree Close

Data Sources

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