PE32 1AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Church Lane, 1.1km from Congham in Roydon (King's Lynn and West Norfolk). Administratively it sits within Gayton & Grimston ward and the North West Norfolk constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £248k.
Census 2021 statistics for PE32 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00135572 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH LANE, PE32 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH LANE, PE32 1AR.
341
53
£ 42,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PE32 1AR — age 53, 88% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £248k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE32 1AR. The average age is 53.0. 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, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 240,000
5 sales · Mean £ 239,200
Detached
£ 500,750
2 sales · Mean £ 500,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE32 1AR has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Three Horseshoes1.0 km
- Union Jack Public House0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Lynn8.3 km
- Watlington15.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PE321AR · Data under Open Government Licence