Garden Row
King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England
Reality check: Significant weaknesses across safety, access, or environment. Approach with caution. Best suited for first-time buyers (below average), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
This street scores below average across all buyer profiles. Consider carefully.
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%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. 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 (30), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£0) and connectivity (transport 60) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Garden Row is located in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, near King's Lynn, Norfolk. Crime rates are above average, with 283 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 61% of reports. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Whites Premier (convenience, 52m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 673m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 170m 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. Overall, this street scores 39 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Garden Row, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Brothers 4 Life Kings Lynn BJJ 298m · 4 min walk
- Saint James’ Swimming and Fitness Centre 590m · 7 min walk
- Valeo Athletic 772m · 10 min walk
- Aerial Fitness and Fun 804m · 10 min walk
libraries (3)
- Kings Lynn Library 402m · 5 min walk
- King's Lynn Library 728m · 9 min walk
- Gaywood Library 1640m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- The Walks 318m · 4 min walk
- Saint James’ Park 513m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Greyfriars Academy 170m · 2 min walk
- Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy 390m · 5 min walk
- King's Lynn Nursery School 468m · 6 min walk
- Eastgate Academy 891m · 11 min walk
- St Michael's Church of England Academy 951m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
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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.