PE32 1BA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Walnuts in Grimston. Administratively it sits within Gayton & Grimston 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 — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £241k.
Census 2021 statistics for PE32 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00135568 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE WALNUTS, PE32 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE WALNUTS, PE32 1BA.
335
51
£ 42,000 /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 PE32 1BA — age 51, 83% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £241k 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 PE32 1BA. The average age is 51.2. 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, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 285,000
1 sales · Mean £ 285,000
Semi-Detached
£ 175,000
3 sales · Mean £ 179,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
PE32 1BA has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holly Meadows School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Grimston Post Office & Stores0.2 km
- The Crafty Corner Shop0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Old Bell Public House, Bed & Breakfast, Restaurant0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Lynn9.9 km
- Watlington15.7 km
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Postcode Profile: PE321BA · Data under Open Government Licence