Postcode PE30 1PU is located in an urban city, within the Gaywood Chase area of King's Lynn and West Norfolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Town, South Lynn & West Lynn area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 434.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.3× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Town, South Lynn & West Lynn is £39,844 per year. The median sale price in Gaywood Chase is £225,000 (around £229 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £172,500 and £290,000. The nearest station is Kings Lynn, about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Walks.
Town, South Lynn & West Lynn has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,827 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Town, South Lynn & West Lynn has a very high crime rate, with approximately 434.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 62.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Town, South Lynn & West Lynn is £39,844 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PE30 1PU.
Town, South Lynn & West Lynn near PE30 1PU has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kings Lynn located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Kings Lynn | N/A | Walking directions to Kings Lynn |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Walks | Large | Walking directions to The Walks |
| 0.3 mi | Saint James’ Park | Small | Walking directions to Saint James’ Park |
| 0.1 mi | Kettlewell Lane Park | Small | Walking directions to Kettlewell Lane Park |
Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £229 per square foot) in Gaywood Chase area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,500 up to £640,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £315,000 | £248 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £251,250 | £232 |
| Terraced | 12 | £227,500 | £230 |
| Flats | 5 | £90,000 | £185 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £330,000 | £87,500 | £147,000 | £134,995 |
| 2017 | £287,498 | £90,000 | £157,000 | £165,000 |
| 2018 | £242,500 | £100,998 | £207,000 | £143,000 |
| 2019 | £330,000 | £98,750 | £203,500 | £145,000 |
| 2020 | £265,000 | £94,000 | £185,875 | £144,500 |
| 2021 | £349,998 | £105,000 | £196,500 | £165,000 |
| 2022 | £400,000 | £110,000 | £212,500 | £191,000 |
| 2023 | £365,000 | £115,000 | £234,500 | £175,000 |
| 2024 | £505,000 | £96,500 | £257,500 | £172,500 |
| 2025 | £255,000 | £97,500 | £278,750 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £315,000 | £116,250 | £320,000 | £270,650 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £118 | £121 | £184 | £153 |
| 2017 | £171 | £170 | £177 | £158 |
| 2018 | £257 | £201 | £198 | £177 |
| 2019 | £190 | £165 | £183 | £170 |
| 2020 | £328 | £198 | £199 | £176 |
| 2021 | £231 | £133 | £207 | £178 |
| 2022 | £232 | £228 | £233 | £189 |
| 2023 | £335 | £218 | £235 | £207 |
| 2024 | £228 | £201 | £213 | £189 |
| 2025 | £267 | £202 | £234 | £186 |
| 2026 | £248 | £212 | £231 | £234 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE30 1PU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Sept 2025 | 24, Highgate, King'S Lynn, PE30 1PS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 12, Highgate, King'S Lynn, PE30 1PS | Flats | Leasehold | £108,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2025 | 13, Gaywood Road, King'S Lynn, PE30 1QT | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 4, Eagle Yard, King'S Lynn, PE30 1RG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 03 Nov 2025 | 1, Eagle Yard, King'S Lynn, PE30 1RG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £201,500 |
In the PE30 1PU postcode area, located within Town, South Lynn & West Lynn, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Eastgate Academy | Academy sponsor led | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jan 2017. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Highgate Infant School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Nursery | King's Lynn Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jul 2013. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PE30 1PU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Coburg Street, King's Lynn, PE30 1QB | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Coburg Street, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE30 1NS | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 80 Austin Street, King's Lynn, PE30 1AS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Tennyson Food & Wine | King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE30 2QG | Walking directions to Tennyson Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | 42 Mini Market | 42 Norfolk Street, King's Lynn, PE30 1AH | Walking directions to 42 Mini Market |
Annual council tax rates for King's Lynn and West Norfolk district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PE30 1PU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Joshua Adam Lowe
Gaywood Chase - Elected 4 May 2023
James Wild
North West Norfolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PE30 1PU records about 435 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around PE30 1PU in Gaywood Chase is £225,000 (about £229 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to PE30 1PU, including Eastgate Academy (Outstanding), Highgate Infant School (Good) and King's Lynn Nursery School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PE30 1PU is Kings Lynn, about 238 m away.
PE30 1PU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,827 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for North West Norfolk covering PE30 1PU is James Wild (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Joshua Adam Lowe (Labour Party).