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

RECTORY CLOSE, PE32 1AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RECTORY CLOSE, PE32 1AS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

341

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 42,000 /yr

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Employed

43%

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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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PE32 1AS — age 53, 88% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £335k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

PE32 1AS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Rectory Close, 1.2km from Congham in Roydon (King's Lynn and West Norfolk). Administratively it sits within Gayton & Grimston ward and the North West Norfolk constituency.

For serious buyers, PE32 1AS is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £335k.

Census 2021 statistics for PE32 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00135572 (shared with 8 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 PE32 1AS. The average age is 53.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 335,000

4 sales · Mean £ 305,000

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

PE32 1AS has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Three Horseshoes0.9 km
  • Union Jack Public House0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kings Lynn8.2 km
  • Watlington15.1 km