St Margaret's Lane
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 investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) 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 walkability (45) could be better.
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 (15), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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
St Margaret's Lane 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 dominates 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. The closest is King's Lynn Food Bank (social facility, 9m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 488m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. 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 385m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Overall, this street scores 45 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from St Margaret's Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Saint James’ Swimming and Fitness Centre 444m · 6 min walk
- Brothers 4 Life Kings Lynn BJJ 670m · 8 min walk
- Valeo Athletic 1446m · 18 min walk
- Aerial Fitness and Fun 1476m · 18 min walk
libraries (3)
- King's Lynn Library 317m · 4 min walk
- Kings Lynn Library 383m · 5 min walk
- Gaywood Library 1928m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Saint James’ Park 466m · 6 min walk
- Harding's Pits 627m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy 385m · 5 min walk
- King's Lynn Nursery School 452m · 6 min walk
- Greyfriars Academy 560m · 7 min walk
- West Lynn Primary School 608m · 8 min walk
- Eastgate Academy 822m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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.