Affordability in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Homes in King's Lynn and West Norfolk cost about 7.3× the typical full-time salary, versus 7.6× across England & Wales. That puts it in line with the country as a whole.
Based on ONS house-price to workplace-earnings ratios, 2025. The England & Wales median is 7.6×.
Who lives in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Census 2021 figures, averaged across the area's neighbourhoods.
68.1%
Owner-occupied
Homes owned outright or with a mortgage
18.3%
Privately rented
Share of homes rented from a private landlord
23.3%
Degree-educated
Adults with a level-4+ qualification
16.3%
Children
Residents aged under 16
30.1%
Retired
Residents who are retired
20.9%
Work from home
Workers based mainly at home
14.5%
Car-free homes
Households with no car or van
5/10
Deprivation
1 = most deprived, 10 = least (IMD decile)
Frequently asked
What is the average house price in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
The median house price in King's Lynn and West Norfolk is £270,000 (ONS, 2025), about 7.3× the typical full-time salary.
Where does this King's Lynn and West Norfolk data come from?
House prices and affordability ratios come from ONS. Rents come from ONS/VOA private-rental statistics. Demographics are Census 2021 figures aggregated to local-authority level. England & Wales only.
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