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Watlington, Wiggenhall & Terrington St John

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About

Watlington is a village in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, located near the A47 and the border with Cambridgeshire. It has a mix of residential areas and farmland, with local amenities including a primary school, shops, and a village hall. The surrounding countryside offers walking routes along the River Nar and nearby woodland.

Wiggenhall and Terrington St John are neighbouring villages with strong agricultural ties, situated along the River Great Ouse. Wiggenhall is known for its historic churches, including St Mary Magdalene, while Terrington St John has a primary school and community facilities. The area is characterised by flat, open landscapes typical of the Norfolk Fens, with drainage channels and farmland dominating the scenery. Both villages provide easy access to King's Lynn and the wider Norfolk coast.

Area overview

On average Watlington, Wiggenhall & Terrington St John has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Watlington, Wiggenhall & Terrington St John is £42,800 per year. There are 5 schools in Watlington, Wiggenhall & Terrington St John: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

3/10

Social housing

8.1%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Watlington, Wiggenhall & Terrington St John Population

7,351

Population density

102.7 per km²

Demographics

British

6,990

95.08%

Other White

171

2.33%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.39%

Irish

0.38%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.33%

Total population: 7,352

Housing

Owns outright

1,324

42.4%

Owns with a mortgage

1,020

32.66%

Private landlord or letting agency

375

12.01%

Other social rented

224

7.17%

Other forms of private rent

3.14%

Total households: 3,123

Property prices in Watlington, Wiggenhall & Terrington St John

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Watlington, Wiggenhall & Terrington St John area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £740,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	46	£294,000	£126,250	£220,000	£455,750	£621,875
Semi-Detached	30	£207,500	£114,500	£164,250	£249,750	£313,250
Terraced	17	£187,500	£131,200	£150,000	£208,000	£243,600

10 years price trend in Watlington, Wiggenhall & Terrington St John

All postcodes in Watlington, Wiggenhall & Terrington St John

PE343BW

High Road

PE343BY

Stow Road

PE330JR

Rectory Lane

PE343AR

High Road

PE343BL

High Road

PE343DD

Mill Road

PE343DE

Burnt Lane

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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