PE31 6AF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 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.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents here average 58 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k.
Census 2021 statistics for PE31 6AF are sourced from Output Area E00135747 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PE31 6AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PE31 6AF.
199
58
£ 54,000 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE31 6AF 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 6AF is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 68% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE31 6AF. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 260,000
1 sales · Mean £ 260,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
PE31 6AF has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Castle Rising Cricket Club0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Unique Castle Rising Tea Rooms0.1 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Castle Rising Castle Gift Shop0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Lynn6.3 km
- Watlington14.8 km
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Postcode Profile: PE316AF · Data under Open Government Licence