Is PE31 6BY a safe place to live?

Yes, PE31 6BY is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 3 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of PE31 6BY?

The population for the PE31 6BY area is approximately 256 residents according to the latest census data.

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

PE31 6BY House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

256

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /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: PE31 6BY 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.

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10/10

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6/10

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1/10

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7/10

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5/10

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4/10

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1/10

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2/10

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Area Character

PE31 6BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 29% 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.

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

PE31 6BY is a safe, established residential area located 1.4km from Hillington in King's Lynn and West Norfolk. Administratively it sits within Massingham with Castle Acre ward and the North West Norfolk constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PE31 6BY offers 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PE31 6BY are sourced from Output Area E00135796 (shared with 16 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 6BY. 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 / British98.8%

Asian / British Asian0.4%

Black / African / Caribbean0.4%

Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active

FT: 30%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

PE31 6BY has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

Flitcham Church of England Primary Academy

Good71 pupils1.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Kings Lynn11.2 km
Watlington18.7 km