Emneth and Elm vs King's Lynn
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Emneth And Elm wins on house prices with a 9% gap. King's Lynn has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Emneth And Elm edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Emneth and Elm
£267,775
King's Lynn
£295,774
Crime Rate
Emneth and Elm
75.7
King's Lynn
57.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Emneth and Elm
100.0%
King's Lynn
87.5%
Avg Download Speed
Emneth and Elm
265.9
King's Lynn
414.8
EPC Rating
Emneth and Elm
70.8
King's Lynn
68.1
Median Income
Emneth and Elm
£30,894
King's Lynn
£30,060
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £267,775, Emneth And Elm undercuts King's Lynn (£295,774) by around 9% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Emneth And Elm is a terraced at £150,000, while in King's Lynn it is a flat at £118,015.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 28% pricier in King's Lynn (£208,542 vs £150,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Emneth And Elm prices grew faster — 31% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of King's Lynn experience less crime overall, with a rate of 57.9 per 1,000 versus 75.7 per 1,000 in Emneth And Elm. The most common crime category in Emneth And Elm 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 EnglandOf the 2 schools in Emneth And Elm, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In King's Lynn, which has 19 schools, the figure is 87.5%.
Emneth and Elm School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
King's Lynn School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 19 schools (16 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Emneth and Elm | King's Lynn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 19 |
| Primary | 2 | 16 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 87.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in King's Lynn averages 414.8 Mbps – ahead of Emneth And Elm's 265.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.4% of premises in Emneth And Elm and 97.2% in King's Lynn. Gigabit availability stands at 46.7% in Emneth And Elm and 78% in King's Lynn.
King's Lynn is the faster of the two by 56% on average download speed (415 vs 266 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Emneth And Elm, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 68.1 (band C) in King's Lynn. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,233 in Emneth And Elm and £1,382 in King's Lynn. 61.3% of homes in Emneth And Elm have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 52.9% in King's Lynn.
Emneth And Elm has more energy-efficient housing — 61.3% reach band C or above, vs 52.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,894.3 in Emneth And Elm and £30,060 in King's Lynn. The median age is 46.9 in Emneth And Elm and 48 in King's Lynn. Employment rates stand at 55.5% in Emneth And Elm and 53.7% in King's Lynn. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Emneth And Elm versus 67% in King's Lynn. Emneth And Elm has a population of 4,555 and King's Lynn has 47,604.
| Indicator | Emneth and Elm | King's Lynn |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,555 | 47,604 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £30,894.3 | £30,060 |
| Employment Rate | 55.5% | 53.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 20.8% | 23.3% |
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