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

ORCHARD ROAD, PE34 3DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD ROAD, PE34 3DS.

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

400

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Avg Age

43

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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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

PE34 3DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 6.5% year-on-year.

home £209,250 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PE34 3DS is a safe, established residential area on Orchard Road, 0.5km from Wiggenhall St. Germans in Wiggenhall St Germans. Administratively it sits within Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.

For families considering a move, PE34 3DS represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £209k, down 6.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PE34 3DS are sourced from Output Area E00135841 (shared with 13 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 3DS. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 195,000

10 sales · Mean £ 197,100

Semi-Detached

£ 237,000

2 sales · Mean £ 237,000

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

PE34 3DS has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences13
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1

school Local Schools

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St Germans Academy

Good119 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Central Stores0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Crown & Anchor0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watlington3.6 km
  • Kings Lynn6.8 km
  • Downham Market10.7 km