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

THE WALNUTS, PE32 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE WALNUTS, PE32 1BA.

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

335

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 42,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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7/10
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2/10
workEmployment
7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PE32 1BA — age 51, 83% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £241k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

PE32 1BA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Walnuts in Grimston. 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, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £241k.

Census 2021 statistics for PE32 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00135568 (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 PE32 1BA. The average age is 51.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 285,000

1 sales · Mean £ 285,000

Semi-Detached

£ 175,000

3 sales · Mean £ 179,000

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

PE32 1BA has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Holly Meadows School

Good140 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Grimston Post Office & Stores0.2 km
  • The Crafty Corner Shop0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Old Bell Public House, Bed & Breakfast, Restaurant0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kings Lynn9.9 km
  • Watlington15.7 km