PE32 1BZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ashwicken Road, 0.7km from Pott Row in King's Lynn and West Norfolk. Administratively it sits within Gayton & Grimston ward and the North West Norfolk constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PE32, PE32 1BZ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £388k, down 0.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PE32 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00135571 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHWICKEN ROAD, PE32 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHWICKEN ROAD, PE32 1BZ.
294
51
£ 42,000 /yr
47%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PE32 1BZ — age 51, 92% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1BZ. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 365,000
13 sales · Mean £ 373,307
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
PE32 1BZ has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holly Meadows School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Moores Farm Shop0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Lynn8.4 km
- Watlington14.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PE321BZ · Data under Open Government Licence