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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 109 recent sales, the median property price is £162,000 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
Detached9£260,000
Flats25£107,500
Semi-Detached18£202,250
Terraced57£162,000

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

PE305RU

Hospital Walk

PE301BG

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE305HG

South Everard Street

PE305AL

Gladstone Road

PE304JB

Hansa Road

PE305SY

County Court Road

PE301EE

Albert Avenue

PE301QL

Pilot Street

PE343LU

Buttercup Lane

PE304NB

Beveridge Way

PE343FN

Low Road

PE301LJ

Ferry Street

PE301LA

Dodmans Close

PE343AQ

Poplar Avenue

PE304LS

Rollesby Road

PE301QD

Wellesley Street

PE305GL

Terrace Lane

PE301JS

Tuesday Market Place

PE343JX

St Peters Close

PE305QE

London Road

PE301QF

Littleport Street

PE305JH

Wisbech Road

PE305DN

Sandpiper Way

PE309TS

Chapel Street

PE309HE

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE301HJ

King Street

PE305EZ

London Road

PE305AQ

Whitefriars Terrace

PE301NQ

Page Stair Lane

PE304LD

Oldmedow Road

PE304LW

Oldmedow Road

PE305RF

Sidney Street

PE305LA

Wisbech Road

PE301AT

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE305HQ

North Everard Street

PE309SA

Chapel Street

PE343AJ

Maple Road

PE305GJ

Nelson Street

PE305LB

Wisbech Road

PE309SN

Chapel Street

PE302ZE

Austin Fields

PE304WR

Hamlin Way

PE343JT

St Peters Road

PE305JP

Wisbech Road

PE343AG

Acer Road

PE343AL

Poplar Avenue

PE301NZ

Waterloo Street

PE343HN

Acer Road

PE305HP

Hillington Square

PE305ET

Providence Street

PE309UE

Chapel Street

PE304DX

Rollesby Road

PE301JQ

Dodmans Close

PE305LS

Ouse Avenue

PE304JL

Merchants Close

PE305GH

St Margaret's Place

PE309ET

Austin Fields

PE301JJ

Tuesday Market Place

PE305RS

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE304LX

Rollesby Road

PE309TJ

Chapel Street

PE343LH

Clenchwarton Road

PE305AD

All Saints Street

PE304HP

Rollesby Road

PE309TF

Chapel Street

PE305BZ

St James Street

PE309TZ

Chapel Street

PE304JX

Merchants Close

PE304JE

Hansa Road

PE301DL

Blackfriars Street

PE305AZ

Southgate Street

PE301QP

White Lion Court

PE301FN

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE343LL

Clenchwarton Road

PE309GW

Austin Fields

PE301QB

Coburg Street

PE301NY

Blackfriars Street

PE301BW

High Street

PE301JL

Tuesday Market Place

PE305AB

Bridge Street

PE301AA

Austin Fields

PE343JZ

Meadow Way

PE305DG

Kellard Place

PE305AR

Checker Street

PE309SG

Chapel Street

PE343LN

Poppyfields

PE343JR

St Peters Road

PE343JU

Bramley Close

PE301DD

High Street

PE301EW

Sedgeford Lane

PE301RY

Gainsborough Court

PE301DZ

Austin Street

PE301QE

Wellesley Street

PE301AQ

Norfolk Street

PE343JQ

Ferry Square

PE305LT

Langham Street

PE309FT

Austin Fields

PE305HS

Hillington Square

PE301FH

Austin Street

PE301NR

Blackfriars Road

Data Sources

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