Ferry Street
King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor). Price data (£560,000) is based on only 1 transaction and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
Safety score of 15 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 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£560,000) or poorly connected (transport 60). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
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.
Only 1 transaction recorded. The £560,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
Median price £560,000 based on only 1 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Ferry Street is located in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, near King's Lynn, Norfolk. Crime is a significant concern, with 351 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 167 violent offences were recorded (48% of total). 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 121m away. The median property price is £560,000. Based on 1 transaction recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 447m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. 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. Overall, this street scores 40 out of 100 for liveability. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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
Other | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 1 transaction. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Ferry Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Saint James’ Swimming and Fitness Centre 608m · 8 min walk
- Brothers 4 Life Kings Lynn BJJ 1189m · 15 min walk
- Valeo Athletic 1916m · 24 min walk
- Aerial Fitness and Fun 1947m · 24 min walk
libraries (3)
- King's Lynn Library 422m · 5 min walk
- Kings Lynn Library 744m · 9 min walk
- Gaywood Library 1862m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Old School Court 107m · 1 min walk
- Saint James’ Park 684m · 9 min walk
- Tower Gardens 692m · 9 min walk
- Loke Road Park 714m · 9 min walk
- Harding's Pits 1133m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- West Lynn Primary School 449m · 6 min walk
- King's Lynn Nursery School 712m · 9 min walk
- Eastgate Academy 727m · 9 min walk
- Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy 909m · 11 min walk
- Greyfriars Academy 975m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Tuesday Market Place — King's Lynn and West Norfolk46
- Ferry Lane — King's Lynn and West Norfolk46
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- Page Stair Lane — King's Lynn and West Norfolk41
- White Lion Court — King's Lynn and West Norfolk47
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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