PE31 is a postcode district in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, East of England, covering 868 active and 108 retired postcodes.
The largest share of PE31 (21%) is characterised by a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community, alongside a rural commuter area popular with professional households (20%). A further 18% of the district is made up of a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats. This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes PE31 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in PE31 are around £332k, down 11.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime across PE31 is moderate at 106 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with similar urban districts. Figures vary considerably by individual street. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 52 — 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 PE31 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
PE31 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PE31 postcode area.
19,464
52
£ 42,200 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PE31 — age 52, 71% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 11.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Harpley CofE VC Primary School
Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Dersingham Primary School
Snettisham Primary School
Flitcham Church of England Primary Academy
Heacham Junior School
Rudham CofE Primary Academy
Heacham Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- The White House
- Briarfields Hotel
- Heacham Manor Hotel
- Linden Bed & Breakfast
- Lower Farm Bed And Breakfast
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- Anmer Social Club
- Bar 71 Club
- Vicky Bar Club
- Babingley Social Club
- Beavers Retreat
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Deepdale Cafe
- Percy Langley Ltd
- Bircham Windmill
- Costa Coffee
- Farmer Fred Adventure Playbarn
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Central England Co-operative Dersingham
- Co-op Food
- Lidl UK Gmbh
- Tesco
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- North Beach Fish Bar
- Kucakli Ltd
- Lotus House
- Manor Road Fish Bar And Kebab
- Panda Kitchen
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Beach Stores And Cabin
- Bircham Country Store & Bircham Stores Cafe
- Boots UK Ltd
- Burnham Market Stores
- Burnham Motors Garage Ltd
- + 36 more
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