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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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 170 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
170
Deprivation level
8/10
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
84.32(+171%)
Shoplifting
34.17(+381%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.25(+110%)
Public order
21.77(+319%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.34(+139%)
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 120 recent sales, the median property price is £178,000 in Town, South Lynn & West Lynn area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £390,000.

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
Detached10£236,750
Flats22£85,000
Semi-Detached25£205,000
Terraced63£175,000

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

PE301PX

Austin Fields

PE305DL

St Margarets Place

PE309TR

Chapel Street

PE304LE

Oldmedow Road

PE309SF

Chapel Street

PE301RE

Portland Street

PE304YR

Campbells Business Park

PE301FN

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE305JL

Wisbech Road

PE301BS

High Street

PE305FR

South & West Lynn

PE343PY

South & West Lynn

PE301PT

Highgate

PE305BY

Innovation Drive

PE305BQ

Saddlebow Road

PE305LL

Wisbech Road

PE305RS

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE309TT

Chapel Street

PE309ZZ

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE343HW

Larch Road

PE343LU

Buttercup Lane

PE301NS

Blackfriars Road

PE304GF

St Andrews Road

PE301ET

King Street

PE305EJ

County Court Road

PE305JW

Wisbech Road

PE305LY

Winfarthing Avenue

PE305SB

Birch Tree Close

PE309SA

Chapel Street

PE301ND

Edinburgh Court

PE301NF

Railway Road

PE301PS

Highgate

PE302FB

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE305AG

Friars Walk

PE305QT

Guanock Terrace

PE343LP

Clenchwarton Road

PE302FA

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE304HY

Venus Court

PE305HJ

South Everard Street

PE305QH

London Road

PE309HB

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE343JT

St Peters Road

PE301AT

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE301FF

Hayloft Court

PE301PL

Austin Fields

PE301RF

Kirby Street

PE304JD

Hereford Way

PE304JL

Merchants Close

PE305BH

Saddlebow Road

PE309UH

Chapel Street

PE343RA

Saddlebow Road

PE304HX

Hansa Road

PE305DY

Nelson Street

PE305RJ

Baker Close

PE309GW

Austin Fields

PE305FD

Minnow Avenue

PE309EH

Austin Fields

PE301BG

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE301FH

Austin Street

PE301HP

Purfleet Quay

PE301NL

Old Market Street

PE305GA

Morston Drift

PE309SB

Chapel Street

PE309TG

Chapel Street

PE344BH

Millennium Way

PE301JQ

Dodmans Close

PE301PZ

Littleport Terrace

PE305AH

Whitefriars Road

PE305BN

Saddlebow Road

PE305LT

Langham Street

PE309ST

Chapel Street

PE309SW

Chapel Street

PE301GD

Blackfriars Road

PE304LP

Scania Way

PE305AD

All Saints Street

PE309TL

Chapel Street

PE305GG

Clough Lane

PE305HA

London Road

PE305HG

South Everard Street

PE305JU

Wisbech Road

PE305PT

London Road

PE305RP

County Court Road

PE309SG

Chapel Street

PE309TX

Chapel Street

PE343JA

Poplar Avenue

PE343JS

St Peters Terrace

PE301LE

Dodmans Close

PE301NU

Blackfriars Street

PE305GB

The Portway

PE305HR

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE305LF

Beloe Crescent

PE305RZ

Birch Tree Close

PE301BB

High Street

PE301DA

High Street

PE301EJ

Tower Street

PE301JW

Tuesday Market Place

PE301NR

Blackfriars Road

PE301QF

Littleport Street

PE304JE

Hansa Road

PE309SX

Chapel Street

Data Sources

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