PE33 0BJ is a safe, established residential area on Westgate Street, 0.2km from Shouldham in Shouldham. Administratively it sits within Airfield ward and the South 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 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £246k.
Census 2021 statistics for PE33 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00135393 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTGATE STREET, PE33 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTGATE STREET, PE33 0BJ.
339
47
£ 50,100 /yr
42%
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 PE33 0BJ — age 47, 86% ownership, 13% 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 PE33 0BJ. The average age is 46.5. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 230,000
5 sales · Mean £ 228,800
Detached
£ 331,250
2 sales · Mean £ 331,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
PE33 0BJ has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Kings Arms0.2 km
- Shouldham Bowls Club0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Chalk & Cheese Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Watlington6.6 km
- Downham Market9.0 km
- Kings Lynn12.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PE330BJ · Data under Open Government Licence