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.
STOW ROAD, PE34 3BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STOW ROAD, PE34 3BX.
383
51
£ 42,800 /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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Magdalen Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Cock Public House0.4 km
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
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Postcode Profile: PE343BX · Data under Open Government Licence