Is PE31 6AY a safe place to live?

Yes, PE31 6AY is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 2 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of PE31 6AY?

The population for the PE31 6AY area is approximately 435 residents according to the latest census data.

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

PE31 6AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PE31 6AY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

435

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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10/10

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7/10

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1/10

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6/10

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5/10

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4/10

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1/10

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1/10

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1/10

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Area Character

At 86% private renter occupancy, PE31 6AY is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PE31 6AY is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km 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. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 6AY are sourced from Output Area E00135801 (shared with 29 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 PE31 6AY. 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

White / British99.1%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

49%Active

FT: 34%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

PE31 6AY 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.

Other theft1

school Local Schools

Sandringham and West Newton Church of England Primary Academy

Good83 pupils0.1 km

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

J E Howards Butchers0.1 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Sandringham Social Club0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Kings Lynn10.8 km
Watlington18.9 km