PE32 1BG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Gayton Road 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £281k, up 8.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PE32 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00135568 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GAYTON ROAD, PE32 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GAYTON ROAD, PE32 1BG.
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
PE32 1BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £281k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 8.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE32 1BG. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 269,995
5 sales · Mean £ 269,997
Terraced
£ 226,250
2 sales · Mean £ 226,250
Detached
£ 300,000
5 sales · Mean £ 302,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE32 1BG has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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 & Stores0.3 km
- The Crafty Corner Shop0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Old Bell Public House, Bed & Breakfast, Restaurant0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Lynn10.0 km
- Watlington15.6 km
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Postcode Profile: PE321BG · Data under Open Government Licence