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

BARROWAY DROVE, PE38 0AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARROWAY DROVE, PE38 0AL.

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Population

448

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 39,600 /yr

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Employed

52%

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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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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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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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PE38 0AL — age 43, 72% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £427k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 75.4% year-on-year.

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

PE38 0AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Barroway Drove, 0.4km from Barroway Drove in Barroway Drove. Administratively it sits within Upwell & Delph ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £427k, down 75.4% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for PE38 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00135784 (shared with 15 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 PE38 0AL. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.2%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 108,000

1 sales · Mean £ 108,000

Detached

£ 370,000

33 sales · Mean £ 382,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

PE38 0AL has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Downham Market3.3 km
  • Watlington8.6 km
  • Manea15.3 km