PE31 6DH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km from Hillington in Hillington. Administratively it sits within Massingham with Castle Acre ward and the North West Norfolk constituency.
For families considering a move, PE31 6DH represents 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 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PE31 6DH are sourced from Output Area E00135800 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PE31 6DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PE31 6DH.
404
50
£ 39,000 /yr
50%
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 6DH is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE31 6DH. The average age is 49.6. 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 6DH has low crime rates — 5 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
Flitcham Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Spar0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Linden Bed & Breakfast0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Oishii Kitchen Ltd0.8 km
- The Ffolkes Arms Ltd0.9 km
- Pioneer Produce Ltd Also Trading As Reesys Ice Cream0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Lynn11.3 km
- Watlington18.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PE316DH · Data under Open Government Licence