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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

PE305RX

Proctors Close

PE343JP

Bankside

PE301HE

King Street

PE309TA

Chapel Street

PE343RA

Saddlebow Road

PE305LU

Diamond Terrace

PE304ZT

Tansley Business Park

PE309EH

Austin Fields

PE305EF

Stonegate Street

PE305HX

Stonegate Street

PE301QH

Austin Street

PE304JH

Scania Way

PE301QJ

Chapel Lane

PE309TL

Chapel Street

PE305FG

Gurney Road

PE343JH

Bankside

PE305AE

Church Lane

PE304BF

Queen Elizabeth Way

PE301PS

Highgate

PE305LX

Diamond Street

PE304NA

Hardwick Road

PE309TW

Chapel Street

PE305HN

Lynwood Terrace

PE305GR

Dragonfly Way

PE343JN

The Lows

PE305BF

Stonegate Street

PE305JQ

Wisbech Road

PE305AY

Checker Street

PE309SX

Chapel Street

PE343NA

Vinery Close

PE309GQ

Austin Fields

PE301NN

Blackfriars Street

PE304LP

Scania Way

PE305LZ

Hockham Street

PE301ER

Purfleet Street

PE301DB

Old School Court

PE301GD

Blackfriars Road

PE305DF

Tower Place

PE301QW

North Street

PE305DU

Priory Lane

PE304HG

Denney Road

PE301DA

High Street

PE305EJ

County Court Road

PE301DX

Paradise Lane

PE305FR

South & West Lynn

PE305DQ

Saturday Market Place

PE301PU

Highgate

PE343LP

Clenchwarton Road

PE343LQ

Clenchwarton Road

PE301LY

St Nicholas Street

PE301DF

Granary Court

PE305QB

London Road

PE301EU

King Street

PE302EU

Alexandra Dock

PE301PB

Portland Street

PE305BT

Keene Road

PE305FF

Florence Road

PE309AH

Austin Fields

PE305AS

Checker Street

PE301EF

Chapel Street

PE305DY

Nelson Street

PE305SQ

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE301DQ

Oldsunway

PE309TH

Chapel Street

PE343LJ

Clenchwarton Road

PE309TP

Chapel Street

PE305FB

Stickleback Lane

PE301AF

Norfolk Street

PE301LG

Dodmans Close

PE305DZ

Nelson Street

PE301FD

Surrey Street

PE305PL

Windsor Road

PE309TE

Chapel Street

PE305EU

London Road

PE305HT

Hillington Square

PE305RP

County Court Road

PE309SY

Chapel Street

PE305AU

Ethel Terrace

PE343LZ

Bentinck Way

PE305AT

Whitefriars Cottages

PE301EX

Chapel Street

PE301FF

Hayloft Court

PE301PG

Marshall Street

PE305DD

Horsleys Fields

PE304JF

Simon Scotland Road

PE301FA

Paradise Road

PE343QW

Willow Tree Close

PE301PH

Austin Fields

PE301AB

Norfolk Street

PE305ER

South Street

PE304HX

Hansa Road

PE305JT

Metcalf Avenue

PE301QS

St Anns Fort

PE343JA

Poplar Avenue

PE304HW

South & West Lynn

PE305QQ

Guanock Terrace

PE301RE

Portland Street

PE302EN

John Kennedy Road

PE301AY

High Street

PE304YR

Campbells Business Park

Data Sources

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