PE38 0BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Birchfield Road, 0.8km from Nordelph in King's Lynn and West Norfolk. Administratively it sits within Upwell & Delph ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k, down 3.0% 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 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00135782 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BIRCHFIELD ROAD, PE38 0BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRCHFIELD ROAD, PE38 0BP.
455
45
£ 39,600 /yr
46%
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
PE38 0BP is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £330k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 3.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE38 0BP. The average age is 44.8. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 325,000
9 sales · Mean £ 311,611
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE38 0BP has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Downham Market4.6 km
- Watlington11.2 km
- Manea12.9 km
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Postcode Profile: PE380BP · Data under Open Government Licence