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

LADY DROVE, PE38 0AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LADY DROVE, PE38 0AQ.

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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PE38 0AQ spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. £330k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 6.7% year-on-year.

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

PE38 0AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lady Drove, 1.0km from Barroway Drove in Barroway Drove. Administratively it sits within Upwell & Delph ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.

For families considering a move, PE38 0AQ represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k, up 6.7% 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 0AQ 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 0AQ. 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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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 275,000

9 sales · Mean £ 286,111

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

PE38 0AQ has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Downham Market2.7 km
  • Watlington8.2 km
  • Manea15.8 km