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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

PE301EW

Sedgeford Lane

PE301HQ

King Street

PE301LJ

Ferry Street

PE301XA

Union Lane

PE304JU

Oldmedow Road

PE305GJ

Nelson Street

PE305JH

Wisbech Road

PE343LT

South & West Lynn

PE301AQ

Norfolk Street

PE301EL

Chapel Street

PE301QW

North Street

PE305AT

Whitefriars Cottages

PE305FB

Stickleback Lane

PE305LD

Burney Road

PE305LX

Diamond Street

PE343LF

Church Close

PE343ND

Ferry Road

PE343RD

Willows Business Park

PE309EE

Austin Fields

PE309HD

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE309HJ

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE301AH

Norfolk Street

PE301DE

New Conduit Street

PE301JG

Jubilee Court

PE301PQ

Boal Street

PE305JY

Bunnett Avenue

PE309SN

Chapel Street

PE301DP

Broad Street

PE301FD

Surrey Street

PE301HT

Queen Street

PE305DH

Sandpiper Way

PE305HN

Lynwood Terrace

PE305JS

Wisbech Road

PE309SH

Chapel Street

PE309UA

Chapel Street

PE301AL

Norfolk Street

PE301BL

High Street

PE301FP

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE304HW

South & West Lynn

PE304NB

Beveridge Way

PE305AS

Checker Street

PE305AY

Checker Street

PE305EU

London Road

PE305FQ

Horsley's Chase

PE343JY

Cedar Way

PE309HE

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE301RY

Gainsborough Court

PE305EZ

London Road

PE305FA

Regent Place

PE305LH

George Morley Court

PE343JW

Victoria Terrace

PE301HJ

King Street

PE305JQ

Wisbech Road

PE301NQ

Page Stair Lane

PE301PB

Portland Street

PE301QZ

College Lane

PE305FN

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE305DN

Sandpiper Way

PE305DT

South Quay

PE305EG

Millfleet

PE305FJ

Gurney Road

PE305ND

The Maltings

PE305SY

County Court Road

PE343LE

Orchard Grove

PE343QW

Willow Tree Close

PE301EU

King Street

PE301LD

Dodmans Close

PE301QY

Archdale Street

PE305LJ

Wisbech Road

PE309FS

Austin Fields

PE309HG

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE343NE

Ferry Road

PE301RD

Kings Staithe Square

PE304JB

Hansa Road

PE304BF

Queen Elizabeth Way

PE304WR

Hamlin Way

PE305BU

Ethel Terrace

PE305JN

Wisbech Road

PE305QD

Birch Tree Close

PE301LZ

Kings Staithe Lane

PE301QT

Gaywood Road

PE304WQ

Campbells Meadow

PE304ZT

Tansley Business Park

PE343JJ

Kempe Road

PE309SD

Chapel Street

PE301AY

High Street

PE301ED

Albert Street

PE301NE

Railway Road

PE309SL

Chapel Street

PE305AB

Bridge Street

PE305GQ

Morleys Leet

PE305HY

Hillington Square

PE305RH

Sidney Street

PE305RT

Seven Sisters Close

PE309GP

Austin Fields

PE330NA

Hardwick Narrows

PE343JG

Harrow Close

PE301NX

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE301QQ

Goddard Terrace

PE304LD

Oldmedow Road

Data Sources

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