Area guide · King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Living in Dersingham

A snapshot of life in Dersingham, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Dersingham is a village in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, East of England with a population of 4,753. The average house price is £311,905 and the overall crime rate is 57.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Dersingham ranks

Population

4,753

Avg House Price

£311,905

Crime Rate

57.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

288 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,054

Median Age

50.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Dersingham's detached homes (£359,450) command roughly 2.3× the price of a flat (£154,500).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Dersingham prices have risen 45% over the last 9 years (£215,568 → £311,905).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£359,450	£336,750	50
Semi-Detached	£252,222	£240,000	27
Terraced	£249,200	£220,000	5
Flat	£154,500	£151,500	4

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Dersingham is 57.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Dersingham: violent crime (44% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
Primary	0
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Dersingham averages 288 Mbps — 188% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Dersingham homes sit at band D on the EPC scale. 47.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	D
Average EPC Score	66
% Rated C or Above	47.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,512

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,753
Median Age	50.9
Median Household Income	£28,054
Employment Rate	50.2%
Owner Occupied	67.8%
Degree-Level Qualified	24.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Dersingham?

The average house price in Dersingham is £311,905 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Dersingham?

The most affordable entry point in Dersingham is a flat, with an average price of £154,500.

Is Dersingham a safe place to live?

Dersingham has a recorded crime rate of 57.9 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Dersingham?

Average broadband download speeds in Dersingham are around 288 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 89.1% of premises.

How big is Dersingham?

Dersingham is a settlement in King's Lynn and West Norfolk with a population of approximately 4,753.

Most compared with

How does Dersingham stack up against its neighbours?

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Fakenham

House price: £311,905 · £331,519
Crime rate: 57.9 · 41.6
Distance: 14.7 mi

Dersingham

Heacham

House price: £311,905 · £319,998
Crime rate: 57.9 · 57.8
Distance: 4.3 mi

Dersingham

Hunstanton

House price: £311,905 · £425,723
Crime rate: 57.9 · 57.9
Distance: 6.4 mi

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King's Lynn

House price: £311,905 · £295,774
Crime rate: 57.9 · 57.9
Distance: 7.2 mi

Dersingham

Sutton Bridge

House price: £311,905 · £191,327
Crime rate: 57.9 · 60.3
Distance: 14.2 mi

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

Dersingham

House price: £585,382 · £311,905
Crime rate: 52.1 · 57.9
Distance: 88.0 mi

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