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

SPARKES WAY, IP26 4BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPARKES WAY, IP26 4BX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (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 4BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 2.3% year-on-year.

home £202,250 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP26 4BX is a safe, established residential area on Sparkes Way, 0.7km from Feltwell in Feltwell. Administratively it sits within Feltwell ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.

For families considering a move, IP26 4BX represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £202k, down 2.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP26 4BX 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 4BX. 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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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 187,000

2 sales · Mean £ 187,000

Detached

£ 217,500

2 sales · Mean £ 217,500

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

IP26 4BX has low crime rates — 3 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 offences4
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell

Good179 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hill House Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • The Fish Piper0.6 km
  • Feltwell Chineses Takeaway0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Feltwell Post Office And Spar0.6 km
  • Londis0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Feltwell Social Club0.5 km
  • Chequers0.6 km
  • The Wellington0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Edwards And Brown Catering0.5 km
  • Feltwell Cafe0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lakenheath4.5 km
  • Brandon8.3 km
  • Shippea Hill9.3 km