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

WHEATFIELDS, PE31 6BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHEATFIELDS, PE31 6BH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

404

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. PE31 6BH's low deprivation rank, 72% ownership, and £541k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £541k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PE31 6BH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Wheatfields, 0.1km from Hillington in Hillington. Administratively it sits within Massingham with Castle Acre ward and the North West Norfolk constituency.

For families considering a move, PE31 6BH represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £541k.

Census 2021 statistics for PE31 6BH are sourced from Output Area E00135800 (shared with 25 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 PE31 6BH. The average age is 49.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 511,250

6 sales · Mean £ 477,916

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

PE31 6BH has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Flitcham Church of England Primary Academy

Good71 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Spar0.5 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Linden Bed & Breakfast0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Oishii Kitchen Ltd0.4 km
  • The Ffolkes Arms Ltd0.5 km
  • Pioneer Produce Ltd Also Trading As Reesys Ice Cream0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kings Lynn11.1 km
  • Watlington18.0 km