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

STOW ROAD, PE34 3BY House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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

No single demographic signal dominates PE34 3BY — age 51, 77% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 7.6% year-on-year.

home £178,500 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PE34 3BY 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.

For families considering a move, PE34 3BY represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £178k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 7.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PE34 3BY 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 3BY. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 172,000

3 sales · Mean £ 169,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

PE34 3BY has low crime rates — 12 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 behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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 House0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Magdalen Traditional Fish And Chips0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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