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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

PE343JL

St Peters Road

PE343LN

Poppyfields

PE301AG

Norfolk Street

PE301LN

Water Lane

PE301LT

St Anns Street

PE301NZ

Waterloo Street

PE301PF

Stanley Street

PE301PU

Highgate

PE301SA

Littleport Street

PE304JF

Simon Scotland Road

PE305DP

Ruddy Duck Lane

PE305LP

Wisbech Road

PE309TP

Chapel Street

PE301QE

Wellesley Street

PE304NA

Hardwick Road

PE305RX

Proctors Close

PE305SQ

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE309SY

Chapel Street

PE343JP

Bankside

PE343JX

St Peters Close

PE343NA

Vinery Close

PE301BT

Clough Lane

PE304LJ

Enterprise Way

PE305AX

Cromwell Terrace

PE305GF

Honey Bee Lane

PE309TN

Chapel Street

PE301HB

King Street

PE301AX

Market Lane

PE301YY

Tuesday Market Place

PE305SX

Out South Gates

PE301AD

Norfolk Street

PE301DN

Old Sunway

PE301JJ

Tuesday Market Place

PE301NY

Blackfriars Street

PE304JP

Denney Road

PE305LB

Wisbech Road

PE305QA

Hospital Walk

PE305RQ

Argyle Street

PE309GY

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE309TB

Chapel Street

PE343LA

Cherry Tree Drive

PE301DT

Blackfriars Street

PE301ER

Purfleet Street

PE301HY

Baker Lane

PE305AN

Friars Street

PE305GL

Terrace Lane

PE305JR

Brompton Place

PE305JX

Wisbech Road

PE305NB

Panton Close

PE309TD

Chapel Street

PE309TU

Chapel Street

PE301ES

King Street

PE301EZ

Ferry Street

PE309UB

Chapel Street

PE304LA

Oldmedow Road

PE305FF

Florence Road

PE305QB

London Road

PE309SR

Chapel Street

PE343AL

Poplar Avenue

PE301AA

Austin Fields

PE301AU

Norfolk Street

PE305RR

Hospital Walk

PE309SQ

Chapel Street

PE309TH

Chapel Street

PE301JT

Tuesday Market Place

PE301DX

Paradise Lane

PE301FB

Austin Fields

PE301QL

Pilot Street

PE309GN

Austin Fields

PE305EH

Stonegate Street

PE305HH

John Street

PE305PL

Windsor Road

PE309GF

Austin Fields

PE301HE

King Street

PE305JP

Wisbech Road

PE305LG

Hillen Road

PE305LU

Diamond Terrace

PE305RG

Somerville Road

PE309FR

Austin Fields

PE343AF

Maple Road

PE343JN

The Lows

PE301DL

Blackfriars Street

PE301DZ

Austin Street

PE301HZ

Baker Lane

PE301NT

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE302EU

Alexandra Dock

PE305AR

Checker Street

PE305BW

Saddlebow Road

PE305ES

London Road

PE305HS

Hillington Square

PE305QQ

Guanock Terrace

PE309TW

Chapel Street

PE301BP

High Street

PE301EX

Chapel Street

PE304HG

Denney Road

PE304JN

Georgia Court

PE305BP

Sydney Terrace

PE305FP

Pike Lane

PE309SZ

Chapel Street

PE301DQ

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Data Sources

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