Postcode IP26 4QU is located in a rural village, within the Methwold ward of King's Lynn and West Norfolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Southery, Feltwell & Hockwold area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Southery, Feltwell & Hockwold is £49,253 per year. The nearest station is Downham Market located about 7.4 miles away.
Southery, Feltwell & Hockwold has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,936 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Southery, Feltwell & Hockwold has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Southery, Feltwell & Hockwold is £49,253 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP26 4QU.
Southery, Feltwell & Hockwold near IP26 4QU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Downham Market located about 7.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £267,500 in Methwold area, with individual transactions ranging from £109,900 up to £750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £375,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £255,000 |
| Terraced | 6 | £216,250 |
10 year median price trend in Methwold
In the IP26 4QU postcode area, located within Southery, Feltwell & Hockwold, there are no schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for King's Lynn and West Norfolk district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.