PE38 is a postcode district in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, East of England, covering 463 active and 107 retired postcodes.
The largest share of PE38 (32%) is characterised by a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community, alongside a quiet, leafy suburb popular with retirees in large detached homes (9%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes PE38 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in PE38 are around £231k, down 16.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across PE38 at 176 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 46 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full PE38 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
PE38 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PE38 postcode area.
16,418
46
£ 40,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
PE38 is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £231k. Property prices are trending down 16.5% 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
Heltwate School
Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School
Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Nelson Academy
Eyrescroft Primary School
Southery Academy
Hilgay Riverside Academy
Ten Mile Bank Riverside Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Belle Vue Guest House
- The Sunshine Centre For Therapeutic Riding CIC
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Ship Inn
- Denver Golf Centre
- Downham & Clackclose Conservative Club
- Downham Town Sports Federation Club
- Hilgay Motorboat Club
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Allium
- Arbuckles American Restaurant
- Bay Tree Hilgay Ltd
- Bluebells
- Cave Kitchen
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Direct Pizza Company
- Little Chippy
- Millennium Pizza
- New Ho Wong
- Rumbles Fish Bar
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc
- Tesco
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Boots UK Ltd
- Broomhill Service Station
- Card Factory
- Cream Me Up Scotty
- Goddards of Norfolk
- + 16 more
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