Dersingham vs King's Lynn
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.2 miles apart.
The verdict
King's Lynn is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 5% lower. Dersingham has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Dersingham
£311,905
King's Lynn
£295,774
Crime Rate
Dersingham
57.9
King's Lynn
57.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dersingham
N/A
King's Lynn
87.5%
Avg Download Speed
Dersingham
288
King's Lynn
414.8
EPC Rating
Dersingham
66
King's Lynn
68.1
Median Income
Dersingham
£28,054
King's Lynn
£30,060
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £295,774, King's Lynn undercuts Dersingham (£311,905) by around 5% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Dersingham is a flat at £154,500, while in King's Lynn it is a flat at £118,015.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 31% pricier in Dersingham (£154,500 vs £118,015).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dersingham prices grew faster — 45% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandDersingham has a crime rate of 57.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than King's Lynn at 57.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Dersingham is violent-crime, while in King's Lynn it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Dersingham and King's Lynn. Dersingham has 0 schools and King's Lynn has 19 schools.
Dersingham School Inspection Breakdown
King's Lynn School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 19 schools (16 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Dersingham | King's Lynn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 19 |
| Primary | 0 | 16 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 87.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in King's Lynn averages 414.8 Mbps – ahead of Dersingham's 288.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.1% of premises in Dersingham and 97.2% in King's Lynn. Gigabit availability stands at 51.1% in Dersingham and 78% in King's Lynn.
King's Lynn is the faster of the two by 44% on average download speed (415 vs 288 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
King's Lynn leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.1 (C), while Dersingham averages 66 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,512 in Dersingham and £1,382 in King's Lynn. 47.8% of homes in Dersingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 52.9% in King's Lynn.
King's Lynn has more energy-efficient housing — 52.9% reach band C or above, vs 47.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,060 in King's Lynn and £28,054 in Dersingham. The median age is 50.9 in Dersingham and 48 in King's Lynn. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Dersingham versus 67% in King's Lynn. Employment rates stand at 50.2% in Dersingham and 53.7% in King's Lynn.
| Indicator | Dersingham | King's Lynn |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,753 | 47,604 |
| Median Age | 50.9 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £28,054 | £30,060 |
| Employment Rate | 50.2% | 53.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.8% | 23.3% |
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