PE38 0BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Silt Road, 0.5km from Nordelph in King's Lynn and West Norfolk. Administratively it sits within Upwell & Delph ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 45 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k, down 22.3% 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 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00135782 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SILT ROAD, PE38 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SILT ROAD, PE38 0BW.
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45
£ 39,600 /yr
46%
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 72% owner-occupation and average age 45, PE38 0BW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £340k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 22.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE38 0BW. 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
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
£ 322,500
13 sales · Mean £ 290,015
Semi-Detached
£ 120,000
1 sales · Mean £ 120,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE38 0BW has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and possession of weapons. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Downham Market5.7 km
- Watlington11.9 km
- Manea12.0 km
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Postcode Profile: PE380BW · Data under Open Government Licence