PE38 0BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Bedford Bank in King's Lynn and West Norfolk. Administratively it sits within Upwell & Delph ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.
For families considering a move, PE38 0BE represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £300k. 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 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00135781 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PE38 0BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PE38 0BE.
302
44
£ 39,600 /yr
52%
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
PE38 0BE is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE38 0BE. The average age is 43.5. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 305,890
3 sales · Mean £ 302,280
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Downham Market3.5 km
- Watlington10.4 km
- Littleport13.8 km
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Postcode Profile: PE380BE · Data under Open Government Licence