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PE30 4XH

Hickling

Fairstead

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Detailed insights for PE30 4XH

Overview

Postcode PE30 4XH is located in an urban city, within the Fairstead area of King's Lynn and West Norfolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Fairstead & Springwood area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fairstead & Springwood is £50,449 per year. The median sale price in Fairstead is £190,000 (around £237 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £162,500 and £224,500. The nearest station is Kings Lynn, about 1.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
22.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Fairstead & Springwood has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,772 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Fairstead & Springwood has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.2%

Approximately 22.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Fairstead & Springwood is £50,449 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 307 ft away from PE30 4XH.

Flood risk

No risk

Fairstead & Springwood near PE30 4XH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kings Lynn located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
281
Population density
5,384.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.85(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.02(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.06(-36%)
Public order
2.26(-56%)
Drugs
1.8(-38%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
179
64.39%
Indian
58
20.86%
Other White
24
8.63%
Other Asian
10
3.6%
Chinese
3
1.08%
Total population: 278

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
67
29.39%
Level 4+ (Degree)
60
26.32%
Level 3 (A level)
28
12.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
10.53%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
45.3%
Owns with a mortgage
26
22.22%
Other social rented
24
20.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.4%
Social rents from council
2
1.71%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Fairstead

Median price: £190,000
Price per sq ft: £237
Sales (last 12 months): 37
Typical range (middle 50%): £163K – £225K

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £237 per square foot) in Fairstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £285,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fairstead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£260,000£306
Semi-Detached11£211,000£265
Terraced21£180,000£224
Flats1£120,000£183

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fairstead

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fairstead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186,498£76,000£155,500£128,000
2017£217,000£95,000£155,000£134,500
2018£204,498£95,000£167,250£136,000
2019£204,000£88,000£172,500£141,500
2020£140,000£88,250£167,000£147,500
2021£230,000£90,750£185,000£162,500
2022£250,000£105,500£202,550£170,000
2023£255,000£97,500£195,500£175,000
2024£255,000£96,000£201,000£178,500
2025£245,000£99,995£217,475£181,500
2026£275,000£120,000£206,750£173,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fairstead.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fairstead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203£182£196£146
2017£212£193£194£167
2018£221£196£195£163
2019£277£195£226£188
2020£186£190£204£160
2021£266£192£221£179
2022£230£220£290£189
2023£292£197£302£208
2024£325£207£258£217
2025£288£184£276£207
2026£323£183£259£214
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fairstead.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Fairstead in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE30 4XH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE30 4XH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 20268, Hickling, King'S Lynn, PE30 4XHDetachedFreehold£240,000
22 Oct 202528, Hickling, King'S Lynn, PE30 4XHTerracedFreehold£235,000
31 Jul 20255, Filberts, King'S Lynn, PE30 4SWTerracedFreehold£180,000
19 Sept 202510, Walsham Close, King'S Lynn, PE30 4XEDetachedFreehold£245,000
22 Aug 202532, Ranworth, King'S Lynn, PE30 4XDSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000

Schools

In the PE30 4XH postcode area, located within Fairstead & Springwood, there are 5 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.

Nearby schools for PE30 4XH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryFairstead Community Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.5 miSecondarySpringwood High SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.6 miPrimarySt Martha's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PE30 4XH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PE30 4XH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons Daily5 Centre Point, King's Lynn, PE30 4SRWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for King's Lynn and West Norfolk district.

Band A£1,620
Band B£1,890
Band C£2,160
Band D£2,430
Band E£2,970
Band F£3,510
Band G£4,050
Band H£4,860

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PE30 4XH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jacqueline Fry

Fairstead - Elected 5 Jun 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

James Wild

North West Norfolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth West NorfolkE14001405
WardFairsteadE05012331
ParishKing's Lynn and West Norfolk, unparished areaE43000230
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Fairstead & SpringwoodE02005560
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)King's Lynn and West Norfolk 010CE01026664
Police ForceNorfolk
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about PE30 4XH

Is PE30 4XH (Fairstead & Springwood) safe?

The area around PE30 4XH records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near PE30 4XH?

The median sale price around PE30 4XH in Fairstead is £190,000 (about £237 per square foot) based on 37 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PE30 4XH?

There are 7 schools close to PE30 4XH, including Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School (Good), Springwood High School (Good) and St Martha's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around PE30 4XH?

PE30 4XH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,772 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PE30 4XH (Fairstead & Springwood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North West Norfolk covering PE30 4XH is James Wild (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jacqueline Fry (Reform UK).