PE31 6BZ is a mixed residential area located 1.1km from Congham 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 strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Census 2021 statistics for PE31 6BZ are sourced from Output Area E00135795 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PE31 6BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PE31 6BZ.
238
52
£ 39,000 /yr
48%
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
No single demographic signal dominates PE31 6BZ — age 52, 87% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 6BZ. The average age is 52.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Lynn9.6 km
- Watlington16.7 km
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Postcode Profile: PE316BZ · Data under Open Government Licence