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

WATERY LANE, PE32 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERY LANE, PE32 1BQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (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
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PE32 1BQ — age 51, 83% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

PE32 1BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Watery Lane in Grimston. Administratively it sits within Gayton & Grimston ward and the North West Norfolk constituency.

For families considering a move, PE32 1BQ represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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. Property: Average house prices are around £270k.

Census 2021 statistics for PE32 1BQ 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 1BQ. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 167,500

2 sales · Mean £ 167,500

Semi-Detached

£ 342,500

2 sales · Mean £ 342,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PE32 1BQ 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.

Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Holly Meadows School

Good140 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • The Crafty Corner Shop0.7 km
  • Grimston Post Office & Stores0.7 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
  • Watlington15.3 km