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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

PE343AE

Saddlebow Road

PE305BS

Baines Road

PE305JU

Wisbech Road

PE343LA

Cherry Tree Drive

PE305PW

Hospital Walk

PE304HY

Venus Court

PE301BL

High Street

PE305BJ

Kitchener Street

PE344BH

Millennium Way

PE343AF

Maple Road

PE301LZ

Kings Staithe Lane

PE305GS

Kittiwake Court

PE301XA

Union Lane

PE305BW

Saddlebow Road

PE301AS

Austin Street

PE305GN

Boal Street

PE343NE

Ferry Road

PE305RR

Hospital Walk

PE305JX

Wisbech Road

PE305PX

London Road

PE305BU

Ethel Terrace

PE302FA

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE305RG

Somerville Road

PE305BB

Hardwick Road

PE309HD

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE301JE

Kings Staithe Square

PE343PB

Bird Close

PE304LB

Oldmedow Road

PE305FA

Regent Place

PE301DN

Old Sunway

PE305FN

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE305DH

Sandpiper Way

PE301EG

Chapel Street

PE304NE

Hardwick Industrial Estate

PE309UD

Chapel Street

PE343JY

Cedar Way

PE309FQ

Austin Fields

PE301EJ

Tower Street

PE301DT

Blackfriars Street

PE305PZ

London Road

PE309SP

Chapel Street

PE305HF

Church Lane

PE305RD

Vancouver Avenue

PE305QA

Hospital Walk

PE304JQ

Freisian Way

PE301EH

St James Court

PE309SB

Chapel Street

PE301JT

Tuesday Market Place

PE305HD

Valingers Road

PE301QY

Archdale Street

PE301PZ

Littleport Terrace

PE343NH

Snowdrop Close

PE343LT

South & West Lynn

PE305FE

Florence Road

PE301NX

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE305JW

Wisbech Road

PE305DB

South Quay

PE309GX

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE301QZ

College Lane

PE305BD

Beech Road

PE309HB

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE301AJ

Old Market Street

PE305TG

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE305DP

Ruddy Duck Lane

PE301RD

Kings Staithe Square

PE301BB

High Street

PE344BZ

Clockcase Road

PE304JP

Denney Road

PE305LL

Wisbech Road

PE301LT

St Anns Street

PE301AP

Norfolk Street

PE309SR

Chapel Street

PE301NL

Old Market Street

PE305BP

Sydney Terrace

PE301HX

Boal Street

PE305RH

Sidney Street

PE301PL

Austin Fields

PE305GQ

Morleys Leet

PE309SZ

Chapel Street

PE305JS

Wisbech Road

PE305GP

Winfarthing Approach

PE301BS

High Street

PE305FH

Florence Road

PE305AW

Friars Street

PE305QT

Guanock Terrace

PE305GG

Clough Lane

PE305LR

Queens Avenue

PE301YY

Tuesday Market Place

PE301AN

Norfolk Street

PE301PQ

Boal Street

PE301JH

Purfleet Place

PE304JD

Hereford Way

PE301RX

Blackfriars Road

PE343RB

Hamlin Way

PE301PF

Stanley Street

PE304NG

Hamlin Way

PE305EH

Stonegate Street

PE309ST

Chapel Street

PE309EE

Austin Fields

PE304LE

Oldmedow Road

Data Sources

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