Purfleet Street
King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for families (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £125,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Purfleet Street is located in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, near King's Lynn, Norfolk. Crime is a significant concern, with 497 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 247 violent offences were recorded (50% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Rusty Krab Rum Shop And Bar (bar, 10m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 215m away. The median property price is £125,000, though prices have fallen 28% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. 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 474m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (sea flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Other | Leasehold | Market: stable
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Purfleet Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Saint James’ Swimming and Fitness Centre 445m · 6 min walk
- Brothers 4 Life Kings Lynn BJJ 949m · 12 min walk
- Valeo Athletic 1690m · 21 min walk
- Aerial Fitness and Fun 1721m · 22 min walk
libraries (3)
- King's Lynn Library 241m · 3 min walk
- Kings Lynn Library 531m · 7 min walk
- Gaywood Library 1845m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Saint James’ Park 510m · 6 min walk
- Harding's Pits 933m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- West Lynn Primary School 475m · 6 min walk
- King's Lynn Nursery School 526m · 7 min walk
- Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy 668m · 8 min walk
- Eastgate Academy 695m · 9 min walk
- Greyfriars Academy 756m · 10 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.