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

SHORT LANE, IP26 4BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHORT LANE, IP26 4BH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

391

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /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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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

IP26 4BH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £345k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 18.4% year-on-year.

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

IP26 4BH is a safe, established residential area on Short Lane, 0.4km from Feltwell in Feltwell. Administratively it sits within Feltwell ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP26, IP26 4BH offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

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 £345k, down 18.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP26 4BH are sourced from Output Area E00135424 (shared with 10 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 IP26 4BH. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 367,000

3 sales · Mean £ 352,333

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

IP26 4BH has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences14
Other crime1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell

Good179 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hill House Bed & Breakfast0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • The Food Pantry Feltwell0.7 km
  • Feltwell Post Office And Spar0.2 km
  • Londis0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • The Fish Piper0.2 km
  • Feltwell Chineses Takeaway0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Feltwell Social Club0.2 km
  • Chequers0.3 km
  • The Wellington0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Edwards And Brown Catering0.1 km
  • Feltwell Golf Club0.7 km
  • Feltwell Cafe0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lakenheath4.4 km
  • Brandon8.0 km
  • Shippea Hill9.5 km