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PE30 5DE

St James Street

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

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Overview

Postcode PE30 5DE is located in an urban city, within the St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas 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 228.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.8× 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 St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas is £139,000 (around £194 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £109,375 and £181,250. The nearest station is Kings Lynn, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Walks.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
228
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
19.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Town, South Lynn & West Lynn has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,640 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Town, South Lynn & West Lynn has a very high crime rate, with approximately 228.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.8%

Approximately 19.8% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Town, South Lynn & West Lynn is £39,844 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 33 ft away from PE30 5DE.

Flood risk

Low

Town, South Lynn & West Lynn near PE30 5DE has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kings Lynn located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PE30 5DE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Kings Lynn

N/A

Walking directions to Kings Lynn

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PE30 5DE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miThe WalksLargeWalking directions to The Walks
0.4 miHarding's PitsMediumWalking directions to Harding's Pits
0.1 miSaint James’ ParkSmallWalking directions to Saint James’ Park

Area Profile

Population
283
Population density
2,665.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
105.07(+233%)
Public order
34.61(+576%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.28(+162%)
Shoplifting
29.05(+325%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.49(+270%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
197
69.37%
Other White
44
15.49%
Other Asian
9
3.17%
Chinese
8
2.82%
Other
8
2.82%
Total population: 284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
86
33.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
16.08%
Level 4+ (Degree)
39
15.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
14.51%
Apprenticeship
23
9.02%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
90
49.45%
Owns outright
43
23.63%
Other social rented
22
12.09%
Social rents from council
14
7.69%
Owns with a mortgage
5
2.75%
Total households: 182

Property prices in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

Median price: £139,000
Price per sq ft: £194
Sales (last 12 months): 60
Typical range (middle 50%): £109K – £181K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £139,000 (about £194 per square foot) in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £362,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£362,500£219
Semi-Detached7£185,000£171
Terraced28£152,500£194
Flats23£103,000£194

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£255,000£114,000£170,000£118,000
2017—£105,000£157,000£138,000
2018£275,000£102,500£163,000£148,000
2019£510,000£94,000£195,000£143,500
2020£134,000£106,750£180,000£150,000
2021£169,500£120,000£201,000£155,000
2022£314,000£122,500£220,000£166,500
2023£189,000£110,250£228,750£165,150
2024£231,250£93,000£220,000£172,500
2025£362,500£100,000£190,000£170,250
2026—£99,125£165,000£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£120£169£155£152
2017—£184£137£162
2018£182£195£171£170
2019£178£200£174£161
2020£127£193£190£185
2021£163£210£188£201
2022£174£221£209£202
2023£183£214£195£218
2024£340£184£220£197
2025£252£184£256£202
2026—£202£171£211
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE30 5DE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE30 5DE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Apr 2026Kings Lynn Library, London Road, King'S Lynn, PE30 5EZOtherFreehold£95,000
10 Jul 20265, Tower Place, King'S Lynn, PE30 5DFSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
28 Nov 20255, Tower Court, Tower Place, King'S Lynn, PE30 5DFTerracedFreehold£230,000
11 Jun 202515, Tower Place, King'S Lynn, PE30 5DFOtherFreehold£130,000
06 Jun 20257, Tower Place, King'S Lynn, PE30 5DFOtherFreehold£148,000

Schools

In the PE30 5DE postcode area, located within Town, South Lynn & West Lynn, there are 7 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 5DE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.0 miNurseryKing's Lynn Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school
Good
0.2 miPrimaryGreyfriars AcademyAcademy converter
Requires improvement
0.3 miPrimaryWhitefriars Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy converter
Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PE30 5DE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PE30 5DE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCarders News & Off Licence6 Tower Place, King's Lynn, PE30 5DFWalking directions to Carders News & Off Licence
0.1 miMillfleet Off Licence & Supermarket1 Mill Fleet, King's Lynn, PE30 5EGWalking directions to Millfleet Off Licence & Supermarket
0.1 miCarders128 London Road, King's Lynn, PE30 5ESWalking directions to Carders
0.1 miKubus MarketKing's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE30 5HRWalking directions to Kubus Market
0.1 miEurope Lynn13 St James Street, King's Lynn, PE30 5DAWalking directions to Europe Lynn

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 5DE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Deborah Lynne Heneghan

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Francis Bone

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

James Wild

North West Norfolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth West NorfolkE14001405
ParishKing's Lynn and West Norfolk, unparished areaE43000230
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Town, South Lynn & West LynnE02005561
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)King's Lynn and West Norfolk 011BE01026699
Police ForceNorfolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PE30 5DE

Is PE30 5DE (Town, South Lynn & West Lynn) safe?

The area around PE30 5DE records about 228 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near PE30 5DE?

The median sale price around PE30 5DE in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas is £139,000 (about £194 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PE30 5DE?

There are 10 schools close to PE30 5DE, including King's Lynn Nursery School (Good), Greyfriars Academy (Requires improvement) and Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to PE30 5DE?

The closest station to PE30 5DE is Kings Lynn, about 337 m away.

How deprived is the area around PE30 5DE?

PE30 5DE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,640 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PE30 5DE (Town, South Lynn & West Lynn) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North West Norfolk covering PE30 5DE is James Wild (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Deborah Lynne Heneghan (Labour Party) and Francis Bone (Labour Party).