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

OUTWELL ROAD, PE38 0BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OUTWELL ROAD, PE38 0BH.

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Population

455

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 39,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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6/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

PE38 0BH is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 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.

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

PE38 0BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Outwell Road, 0.3km from Nordelph 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 0BH 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 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £194k. 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 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00135782 (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 PE38 0BH. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
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

Detached

£ 194,000

4 sales · Mean £ 206,750

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

PE38 0BH has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons2
Drugs1
Other theft1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Downham Market5.4 km
  • Watlington11.4 km
  • Manea12.5 km