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

STOW ROAD, PE34 3BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STOW ROAD, PE34 3BX.

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Population

383

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

PE34 3BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £286k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 37.1% year-on-year.

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

PE34 3BX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Stow Road in Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalen. Administratively it sits within Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £286k, up 37.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PE34 3BX are sourced from Output Area E00135844 (shared with 16 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 3BX. The average age is 51.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 183,500

3 sales · Mean £ 183,666

Detached

£ 272,000

8 sales · Mean £ 271,375

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

PE34 3BX has low crime rates — 14 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.

Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Magdalen Academy

Good53 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Cock Public House0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Magdalen Traditional Fish And Chips0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watlington1.4 km
  • Downham Market7.6 km
  • Kings Lynn9.5 km