Living in PE38, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around PE38 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 PE38
78 recorded home sales on the streets around central PE38 in the last 2 years, with a median of £310,000 and a range from £135,000 to £940,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2C PARK LANE, PE38 9RN | terraced | £220,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 7 LARKSPUR CLOSE, PE38 9RJ | detached | £330,000 | 2026-05-18 |
| 18 GREENWICH CLOSE, PE38 9TZ | semi-detached | £260,000 | 2026-05-07 |
| 6 CHURCHILL WAY, PE38 9RW | detached | £225,000 | 2026-04-17 |
| 30 RICHMOND ROAD, PE38 9TA | terraced | £182,000 | 2026-04-16 |
| 25 RYSTON CLOSE, PE38 9BD | detached | £180,000 | 2026-03-06 |
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
7 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Downham Market Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Hilgay Riverside Academy | Primary | Good | 2.2 mi |
| Nelson Academy | Primary | Not rated | 1.2 mi |
| Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.3 mi |
| Wimbotsham and Stow Academy | Primary | Not rated | 2.2 mi |
5 state primary and 1 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 |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 16.0% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 13.4% |
| Professional occupations | 13.0% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 10.7% |
| Elementary occupations | 10.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
22 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central PE38 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). 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 PE38
What is the average house price in PE38?
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 PE38?
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 PE38?
The median of 78 recorded sales around central PE38 in the last 2 years is £310,000, ranging from £135,000 to £940,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in PE38?
7 schools sit within 3 miles of central PE38, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in PE38?
22 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PE38 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is PE38 at risk of flooding?
Central PE38 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is PE38 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £310,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 22 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is PE38 safe?
22 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PE38 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. 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? PE38 or PE33, PE38 or PE14, PE38 or PE34.
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