Area Analysis King's Lynn and West Norfolk, East of England

NR21 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NR21 postcode area.

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Population

16,850

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 40,150 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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8/10
family_restroomFamily
7/10
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3/10
workEmployment
4/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 50, NR21 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £392k. Property prices are trending up 28.2% year-on-year.

home £392,609 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR21 is a postcode district in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, East of England, covering 800 active and 117 retired postcodes.

The largest share of NR21 (40%) is characterised by a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community, alongside a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats (17%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes NR21 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in NR21 are around £392k, up 28.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across NR21 at 152 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 50 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full NR21 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1092
Anti-social behaviour365
Shoplifting231
Other theft208
Criminal damage and arson201

school Local Schools

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Hindringham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good16 pupils
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All Saints Church of England CEVA Primary School Part of Flourish Federation

Good184 pupils
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Fakenham Academy

Good794 pupils
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Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy

Good62 pupils
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Sculthorpe Church of England Primary Academy

Good61 pupils
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Blenheim Park Academy

Requires Improvement82 pupils
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Little Snoring Community Primary Academy

Requires Improvement73 pupils
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Fakenham Infant and Nursery School

Good256 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

20 nearby
  • Earth & Sky Ltd
  • The Coach House
  • Wagtails B&B
  • Erika's B&B
  • Hubbards Farm
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • The Crown, Colkirk
  • Sculthorpe Aviator
  • The Jolly Farmers
  • The Ostrich Inn Ltd
  • Blue Boar Inn
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd
  • Howells Superstore
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd
  • Tesco Stores Ltd
  • WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Ben's Pizza Emporium
  • New World Takeaway
  • Norfolk Kebab & Pizza House
  • Original Greek
  • Pearl River
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Fulmodeston Local Produce Market
  • The Meadows Farm Shop
  • Norfolk-Hampers Ltd
  • B L Foods International Ltd
  • Benbow & Sons
  • + 37 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Susie's Cuisine
  • Barsham & Houghton Village Hall
  • C and S Catering
  • Currylicious
  • Fakenham Sports Centre Association
  • + 35 more