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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

PE301HP

Purfleet Quay

PE305GB

The Portway

PE301ET

King Street

PE301JU

Tuesday Market Place

PE302FB

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE301NF

Railway Road

PE305JR

Brompton Place

PE301ND

Edinburgh Court

PE301AH

Norfolk Street

PE301DG

New Conduit Street

PE301EN

Trenowath Place

PE305DS

Boal Street

PE304LJ

Enterprise Way

PE305ES

London Road

PE309UH

Chapel Street

PE304WQ

Campbells Meadow

PE343LY

Foxs Lane

PE343LE

Orchard Grove

PE343PN

Hare Road

PE301NJ

Albion Street

PE305SA

Birch Tree Close

PE304HU

Hardwick Road

PE330NA

Hardwick Narrows

PE309TN

Chapel Street

PE343JF

St Peters Road

PE343HW

Larch Road

PE343JJ

Kempe Road

PE305BN

Saddlebow Road

PE309SE

Chapel Street

PE305DA

St James Street

PE305RZ

Birch Tree Close

PE301DE

New Conduit Street

PE343HH

Mill Road

PE343JG

Harrow Close

PE305GD

Whalers Farrow

PE301AR

Norfolk Street

PE343AH

Maple Road

PE305LW

Wisbech Road

PE305JN

Wisbech Road

PE301AX

Market Lane

PE301SE

South Clough Lane

PE301QT

Gaywood Road

PE301HT

Queen Street

PE301NW

St Johns Terrace

PE301PY

Coburg Street

PE305HH

John Street

PE309GN

Austin Fields

PE309GY

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE301HW

Aickmans Yard

PE305LY

Winfarthing Avenue

PE301NT

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE305FP

Pike Lane

PE301FB

Austin Fields

PE305HE

St Michaels Road

PE343JL

St Peters Road

PE301JW

Tuesday Market Place

PE301AL

Norfolk Street

PE305JY

Bunnett Avenue

PE343NB

Ferry Road

PE301HY

Baker Lane

PE305ND

The Maltings

PE305JZ

Bunnett Avenue

PE309UA

Chapel Street

PE301BP

High Street

PE309SL

Chapel Street

PE301AD

Norfolk Street

PE309ZZ

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

PE343PY

South & West Lynn

PE309SJ

Chapel Street

PE304GF

St Andrews Road

PE305SB

Birch Tree Close

PE301NH

St Nicholas Close

PE304ND

St Hilary Park Road

PE309SW

Chapel Street

PE301BF

Austin Street

PE305BH

Saddlebow Road

PE343LB

St Peters Road

PE301HU

Granary Court

PE305NA

Portland Place

PE309TD

Chapel Street

PE305LJ

Wisbech Road

PE343RD

Willows Business Park

PE305EX

London Road

PE305LD

Burney Road

PE305BQ

Saddlebow Road

PE301PP

Littleport Street

PE305FD

Minnow Avenue

PE301AW

Fredricks Court

PE301LD

Dodmans Close

PE309SH

Chapel Street

PE301DU

King Street

PE301HQ

King Street

PE301AU

Norfolk Street

PE305LH

George Morley Court

PE305LP

Wisbech Road

PE301JG

Jubilee Court

PE309TT

Chapel Street

PE305JL

Wisbech Road

PE305AG

Friars Walk

PE305DJ

St James Street

Data Sources

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