Area guide · King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Living in Emneth and Elm

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

At a glance

Emneth and Elm is a village in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, East of England with a population of 4,555. The average house price is £267,775 and the overall crime rate is 75.7 per 1,000 residents.

Where Emneth and Elm ranks

Population

4,555

Avg House Price

£267,775

Crime Rate

75.7/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

266 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,894.3

Median Age

46.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Emneth And Elm's detached homes (£309,774) command roughly 2.1× the price of a terraced (£150,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Emneth And Elm prices have risen 31% over the last 9 years (£204,303 → £267,775).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£309,774	£311,250	42
Semi-Detached	£205,373	£202,500	22
Terraced	£150,000	£150,000	2
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Emneth and Elm is 75.7 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	2
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Elm CofE Primary School	Primary	Good
Emneth Academy	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Emneth And Elm averages 266 Mbps — 166% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Emneth And Elm homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 61.3% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.8
% Rated C or Above	61.3%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,233

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,555
Median Age	46.9
Median Household Income	£30,894.3
Employment Rate	55.5%
Owner Occupied	67.8%
Degree-Level Qualified	20.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Emneth And Elm?

The average house price in Emneth And Elm is £267,775 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Emneth And Elm?

The most affordable entry point in Emneth And Elm is a terraced, with an average price of £150,000.

Is Emneth And Elm a safe place to live?

Emneth And Elm has a recorded crime rate of 75.7 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Emneth And Elm?

Emneth And Elm has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Emneth And Elm?

Average broadband download speeds in Emneth And Elm are around 266 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 84.4% of premises.

How big is Emneth And Elm?

Emneth And Elm is a settlement in King's Lynn and West Norfolk with a population of approximately 4,555.

Most compared with

How does Emneth and Elm stack up against its neighbours?

Chatteris

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House price: £249,297 · £267,775
Crime rate: 119.9 · 75.7
Distance: 14.0 mi

Crowland

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House price: £276,379 · £267,775
Crime rate: 60 · 75.7
Distance: 15.0 mi

Downham Market

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House price: £294,733 · £267,775
Crime rate: 58.1 · 75.7
Distance: 8.5 mi

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Holbeach

House price: £267,775 · £225,035
Crime rate: 75.7 · 60.1
Distance: 13.4 mi

Emneth and Elm

King's Lynn

House price: £267,775 · £295,774
Crime rate: 75.7 · 57.9
Distance: 12.5 mi

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Littleport

House price: £267,775 · £305,580
Crime rate: 75.7 · 94.2
Distance: 13.6 mi

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