PE32 1BH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Candelstick Lane in Grimston. Administratively it sits within Gayton & Grimston ward and the North West Norfolk constituency.
For families considering a move, PE32 1BH represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PE32 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00135568 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CANDELSTICK LANE, PE32 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANDELSTICK LANE, PE32 1BH.
335
51
£ 42,000 /yr
48%
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
PE32 1BH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE32 1BH. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE32 1BH has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holly Meadows School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- The Crafty Corner Shop0.7 km
- Grimston Post Office & Stores0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Old Bell Public House, Bed & Breakfast, Restaurant0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Lynn10.0 km
- Watlington15.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PE321BH · Data under Open Government Licence