The Friars
King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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 (30). 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%
How Life Works Here
The Friars 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. 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 837m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 6 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 103m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, above 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from The Friars, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Brothers 4 Life Kings Lynn BJJ 254m · 3 min walk
- Saint James’ Swimming and Fitness Centre 635m · 8 min walk
- Valeo Athletic 1054m · 13 min walk
- Aerial Fitness and Fun 1081m · 14 min walk
libraries (3)
- Kings Lynn Library 425m · 5 min walk
- King's Lynn Library 646m · 8 min walk
- Gaywood Library 1992m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Harding's Pits 228m · 3 min walk
- Saint James’ Park 595m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy 103m · 1 min walk
- Greyfriars Academy 383m · 5 min walk
- King's Lynn Nursery School 551m · 7 min walk
- St Michael's Church of England Academy 783m · 10 min walk
- Eastgate Academy 1037m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- All Saints' Street — King's Lynn and West Norfolk45
- Whitefriars Road — King's Lynn and West Norfolk42
- Birdcage Walk — King's Lynn and West Norfolk40
- Out South Gates — King's Lynn and West Norfolk46
- Valinger's Place — King's Lynn and West Norfolk46
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.