Avenue Road
King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England
Reality check: At £217,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 56% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 56% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 30 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 56% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £217,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (60) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Avenue Road is located in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, near King's Lynn, Norfolk. Crime rates are above average, with 226 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 55% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 725m away. The median property price is £217,500, with exceptional growth of 56% over five years. Based on 64 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 449m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 43 out of 100 for liveability.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Freehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Avenue Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Saint James’ Swimming and Fitness Centre 839m · 10 min walk
- Valeo Athletic 865m · 11 min walk
- Brothers 4 Life Kings Lynn BJJ 884m · 11 min walk
- Aerial Fitness and Fun 893m · 11 min walk
libraries (3)
- Kings Lynn Library 796m · 10 min walk
- King's Lynn Library 1041m · 13 min walk
- Gaywood Library 1131m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- The Walks 449m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- King's Lynn Academy 450m · 6 min walk
- Greyfriars Academy 661m · 8 min walk
- King's Lynn Nursery School 757m · 10 min walk
- Eastgate Academy 866m · 11 min walk
- Greenpark Academy 1368m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
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- South Everard Street — King's Lynn and West Norfolk48
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- Thomas Street — King's Lynn and West Norfolk46
- Carmelite Terrace — King's Lynn and West Norfolk43
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.