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

PE34 3BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PE34 3BE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

356

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

43%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PE34 3BE's 69% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

PE34 3BE is a safe, established residential area within the PE34 district of King's Lynn and West Norfolk. Administratively it sits within Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.

For families considering a move, PE34 3BE represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PE34 3BE are sourced from Output Area E00135845 (shared with 8 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 PE34 3BE. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

PE34 3BE has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Magdalen Academy

Good53 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Cock Public House0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Magdalen Traditional Fish And Chips0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watlington1.7 km
  • Downham Market8.4 km
  • Kings Lynn8.7 km