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

BARKERS DRIVE, IP26 4BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARKERS DRIVE, IP26 4BN.

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

385

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

48%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
workEmployment
9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates IP26 4BN — age 45, 72% ownership, 26% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

IP26 4BN is a safe, established residential area on Barkers Drive, 0.2km from Feltwell in Feltwell. Administratively it sits within Feltwell ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP26 4BN are sourced from Output Area E00135428 (shared with 19 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 4BN. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.8%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 290,000

1 sales · Mean £ 290,000

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

IP26 4BN has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences17
Burglary3
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell

Good179 pupils0.2 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 Feltwell0.2 km
  • Feltwell Post Office And Spar0.3 km
  • Londis0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • The Fish Piper0.3 km
  • Feltwell Chineses Takeaway0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Feltwell Social Club0.4 km
  • Chequers0.4 km
  • The Wellington0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Edwards And Brown Catering0.4 km
  • Feltwell Golf Club0.2 km
  • Feltwell Cafe0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lakenheath4.4 km
  • Brandon7.6 km
  • Shippea Hill10.0 km