Living in PE30, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around PE30 in King's Lynn and West Norfolk. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in King's Lynn and West Norfolk: £263,298, up 5.0% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around PE30
108 recorded home sales on the streets around central PE30 in the last 2 years, with a median of £224,000 and a range from £55,000 to £550,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162 WOOTTON ROAD, PE30 4BU | detached | £285,000 | 2026-06-15 |
| 24 GAYWOOD HALL DRIVE, PE30 4ED | semi-detached | £208,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 27 LAVENDER COURT, PE30 4HL | flat-maisonette | £55,000 | 2026-06-10 |
| 49 METHUEN AVENUE, PE30 4BW | terraced | £245,000 | 2026-04-29 |
| 147 WOOTTON ROAD, PE30 4DR | detached | £550,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| 71 WOOTTON ROAD, PE30 4EZ | semi-detached | £290,000 | 2026-04-24 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
22 schools within 3 miles , of which 73% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| King's Lynn Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Gaywood Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Greenpark Academy | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Reffley Academy | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| West Lynn Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
16 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Caring, leisure and other service | 15.1% |
| Skilled trades | 14.3% |
| Elementary occupations | 13.6% |
| Professional occupations | 11.6% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 10.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
389 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central PE30 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 3 (high probability), river and sea flooding. This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on King's Lynn and West Norfolk's figures.
Common questions about PE30
What is the average house price in PE30?
The average sold price in King's Lynn and West Norfolk is £263,298 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in PE30?
Prices in King's Lynn and West Norfolk are up 5.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in PE30?
The median of 108 recorded sales around central PE30 in the last 2 years is £224,000, ranging from £55,000 to £550,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in PE30?
22 schools sit within 3 miles of central PE30, and 73% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in PE30?
389 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PE30 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is PE30 at risk of flooding?
Central PE30 sits in Zone 3 (high probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is PE30 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 73% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £224,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 389 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is PE30 safe?
389 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PE30 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? PE30 or PE34, PE30 or PE35, PE30 or PE33.
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