PE31 6AE is a mixed residential area on Ling Common Road, 0.4km from Castle Rising in King's Lynn and West Norfolk. Administratively it sits within The Woottons ward and the North West Norfolk constituency.
For families considering a move, PE31 6AE represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 58 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Prices average £625k.
Census 2021 statistics for PE31 6AE are sourced from Output Area E00135747 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LING COMMON ROAD, PE31 6AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LING COMMON ROAD, PE31 6AE.
199
58
£ 54,000 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE31 6AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
PE31 6AE is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 68% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £625k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE31 6AE. The average age is 57.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 625,000
1 sales · Mean £ 625,000
school Local Schools
North Wootton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Castle Rising Cricket Club1.0 km
- King's Lynn Golf Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Unique Castle Rising Tea Rooms1.0 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Castle Rising Castle Gift Shop0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Lynn5.6 km
- Watlington14.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PE316AE · Data under Open Government Licence