PE31 6BU is a safe, established residential area on Church Road, 0.2km from Flitcham 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 stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £452k.
Census 2021 statistics for PE31 6BU are sourced from Output Area E00135796 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH ROAD, PE31 6BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH ROAD, PE31 6BU.
256
46
£ 39,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE31 6BU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PE31 6BU spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. £452k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE31 6BU. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 417,500
4 sales · Mean £ 410,000
Detached
£ 523,000
1 sales · Mean £ 523,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
PE31 6BU has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other crime and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Flitcham Church of England Primary Academy
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Lynn12.3 km
- Watlington19.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PE316BU · Data under Open Government Licence