PE34 3BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Road, 0.1km from Tilney cum Islington in 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 3BL represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% 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. Property: Prices average £529k.
Census 2021 statistics for PE34 3BL are sourced from Output Area E00135691 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH ROAD, PE34 3BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH ROAD, PE34 3BL.
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43
£ 42,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE34 3BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PE34 3BL combines high owner-occupation (70%), strong property values (£529k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE34 3BL. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 632,500
4 sales · Mean £ 650,000
Semi-Detached
£ 205,000
7 sales · Mean £ 279,500
Terraced
£ 485,500
2 sales · Mean £ 485,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
PE34 3BL has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Watlington4.6 km
- Kings Lynn8.2 km
- Downham Market10.6 km
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Postcode Profile: PE343BL · Data under Open Government Licence