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

NIGHTINGALE LANE, PE38 0DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NIGHTINGALE LANE, PE38 0DU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

361

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /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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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PE38 0DU — age 45, 76% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £242,500 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PE38 0DU is a safe, established residential area on Nightingale Lane, 0.5km from Crow Hall in Denver. Administratively it sits within Denver 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. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £242k.

Census 2021 statistics for PE38 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00135592 (shared with 9 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 0DU. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 217,500

3 sales · Mean £ 230,833

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

PE38 0DU has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime2
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good103 pupils0.2 km
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Downham Market Academy

Good1119 pupils1.4 km
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Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School

Good485 pupils1.5 km

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Belle Vue Guest House0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Bell Inn0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Downham Market2.0 km
  • Watlington9.0 km
  • Littleport15.1 km