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

OLD METHWOLD ROAD, IP26 4DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD METHWOLD ROAD, IP26 4DH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

412

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP26 4DH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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9/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

IP26 4DH is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 23.0% year-on-year.

home £223,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP26 4DH is a safe, established residential area on Old Methwold Road, 0.5km from Feltwell in Feltwell. Administratively it sits within Feltwell ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.

For families considering a move, IP26 4DH represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £223k, up 23.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP26 4DH are sourced from Output Area E00135421 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP26 4DH. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.2%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean3.9%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 223,000

2 sales · Mean £ 223,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

IP26 4DH has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell

Good179 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hill House Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • The Food Pantry Feltwell0.3 km
  • Feltwell Post Office And Spar0.7 km
  • Londis0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • The Fish Piper0.7 km
  • Feltwell Chineses Takeaway0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Feltwell Social Club0.8 km
  • Chequers0.6 km
  • The Wellington0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Edwards And Brown Catering0.8 km
  • Feltwell Golf Club0.5 km
  • Feltwell Cafe0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lakenheath4.8 km
  • Brandon7.6 km
  • Shippea Hill10.4 km