PE31 6AT is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Newton, West in King's Lynn and West Norfolk. Administratively it sits within Massingham with Castle Acre ward and the North West Norfolk constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 86% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PE31 6AT are sourced from Output Area E00135801 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PE31 6AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PE31 6AT.
435
46
£ 39,000 /yr
49%
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
PE31 6AT is a high-turnover rental hub — with 86% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE31 6AT. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
PE31 6AT has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sandringham and West Newton Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- J E Howards Butchers0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Sandringham Social Club0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Lynn10.3 km
- Watlington18.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PE316AT · Data under Open Government Licence