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

FARTHING ROAD, PE38 0AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARTHING ROAD, PE38 0AF.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 39,600 /yr

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Employed

52%

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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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

PE38 0AF is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £423k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 226.6% year-on-year.

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

PE38 0AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Farthing Road, 0.7km from Bridge Hythe in King's Lynn and West Norfolk. Administratively it sits within Upwell & Delph ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.

For families considering a move, PE38 0AF represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £423k, up 226.6% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for PE38 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00135781 (shared with 12 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 PE38 0AF. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 390,000

2 sales · Mean £ 390,000

Detached

£ 545,325

2 sales · Mean £ 545,325

Semi-Detached

£ 187,500

3 sales · Mean £ 182,500

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

PE38 0AF has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Shire Foods East Anglia Ltd0.7 km
  • Reesey's Ice Cream - RE55EYS0.5 km
  • King's Lynn Foodbank, Downham Market Distribution Centre0.9 km
  • Sue Ryder0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Platform One Café And Takeaway0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Downham Market1.0 km
  • Watlington8.4 km
  • Littleport15.4 km