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Property investment stats for King's Lynn, East of England

A complete guide to property investment in King's Lynn.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

King's Lynn stands out for its strong rental market, with a private rented housing share in the 74th percentile and social rented housing in the 75th percentile, both well above average for Britain. The area offers a balanced mix of households, with single occupier and family households sitting near the national median, and a relatively youthful population in the 20-40 age range. Affordability is a key feature, with a price-to-income ratio of 4.2 and a rent-to-income ratio of 20.0%, both suggesting that property is accessible to local residents. The current median asking sale price for a 3-bedroom house is £250,000, while a 2-bedroom flat comes in at £115,000, making entry points attractive for investors.

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Key investment stats for King's Lynn

Median price per sq ft

£246 / sq ft

Average rental yield

5.8%

Capital growth (1y)

-1.2%

Sales in past year

532

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in King's Lynn

Live prices in King's Lynn, East of England

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£244,972

25% of properties below...

£189,462

75% of properties below...

£325,000

Most expensive property

£1,495,000

Live listings

428

Median days on market

52

Should you invest in King's Lynn?

Opportunities

  • Rental yields are robust, with an average of 5.8% and the top postcode district achieving 5.8%, signalling solid income potential for landlords.
  • Demand is supported by a high proportion of renters, with private rented and social rented housing both in the top quartile nationally.
  • Properties are moving at a brisk pace, with homes spending just 52 days on the market, indicating good liquidity.

Risks

  • Capital growth over the past year has changed by -1.2%, which may raise questions for those seeking short-term appreciation.
  • The degree-educated and professional population is in the lower percentiles nationally, which could affect longer-term demand from higher-income tenants or buyers.
  • Achieved prices are on average below asking by £4,500 (the typical achieved discount), so sellers may need to be flexible on price.

Outlook

The outlook for King's Lynn remains steady, supported by a youthful demographic and a healthy rental sector. Investors can expect continued demand from renters, especially given the affordability of both purchase and rental prices relative to local incomes. While capital growth over the past year has changed by -1.2%, the three-year growth figure of 11.8% and annualised growth of 3.8% suggest a more stable performance over the medium term.

Liquidity should remain strong, with annual sales at 532 and homes typically spending 52 days on the market. Investors looking for income rather than rapid capital gains may find King's Lynn particularly appealing, though patience may be needed for price growth to accelerate. The area’s fundamentals point to a market where rental demand is likely to stay resilient, even if capital values are slower to move.

Live properties in King's Lynn

Investment properties in King's Lynn, East of England

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
43% below median price

£150,000 - Offers Over

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Vancouver Avenue, King's Lynn

Properties needing refurbishment in King's Lynn, East of England
Needs Refurb
2 bedroom terraced house for sale
On market for 176 days

£140,000

2 bedroom terraced house for sale

Thomas Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk...

Slow to sell properties in King's Lynn, East of England
Slow to Sell
3 bedroom bungalow for sale
Reduced by 21%

£135,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom bungalow for sale

Extons Place, King's Lynn, Norfolk,...

Big price drop properties in King's Lynn, East of England
Big Price Drop
4 bedroom terraced house for sale
1,936 sq ft

£375,000 - Guide Price

4 bedroom terraced house for sale

King Street, King's Lynn

Properties with planning granted in King's Lynn, East of England
Planning Granted
2 bedroom terraced house for sale
41% below median price

£100,000 - Offers Over

2 bedroom terraced house for sale

Clenchwarton Road, West Lynn

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in King's Lynn, East of England
Low Price per Sq Ft
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
39% below median price

£110,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom terraced house for sale

Birchwood Street, King's Lynn, Norf...

Auction properties in King's Lynn, East of England
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Buyers have some negotiation leverage, but not much.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £4,500

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £7,871 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £14,996 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 2.0%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.5%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.6%

Best places to invest in King's Lynn

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1PE305.8%4.0%£249 / sq ft
2PE344.3%4.4%£265 / sq ft

Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.