Postcode report
Is PE31 7BS a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About PE31 7BS: area rating, property, schools and local change
PE31 7BS is a postcode in Heacham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PE31 7BS, then scores the surrounding small area 55/100 - top 50% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PE31 7BS are safety and property market signals, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for PE31 7BS is based on King's Lynn and West Norfolk 003 Census 2021. It covers 8,720 residents, 120 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 59, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 76% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 10% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 4/10.
For property prices near PE31 7BS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PE31 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £360k from 105 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PE31 7BS can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 2 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PE31 7BS by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around PE31 7BS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about PE31 7BS
Is PE31 7BS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 55/100 (top 50% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near PE31 7BS?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PE31 7BS?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for PE31 7BS?
LocaleIQ matched PE31 7BS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PE31 7BS?
The latest median sold price is £360k based on 105 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PE31 7BS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.