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Emneth and Elm vs King's Lynn

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Residents 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.

Of 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.

MetricEmneth and ElmKing's Lynn
Total Schools219
Primary216
Secondary03
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorEmneth and ElmKing's Lynn
Population4,55547,604
Median Age46.948
Median Household Income£30,894.3£30,060
Employment Rate55.5%53.7%
Owner Occupied67.8%67%
Degree-Level Qualified20.8%23.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Emneth And Elm and King's Lynn?
Emneth And Elm and King's Lynn are approximately 12.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Emneth And Elm or King's Lynn?
Emneth And Elm is cheaper, with an average house price of £267,775.
Is Emneth And Elm or King's Lynn safer?
King's Lynn has the lower crime rate at 57.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Emneth And Elm or King's Lynn?
Emneth And Elm has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Emneth And Elm or King's Lynn?
King's Lynn has faster average broadband at 414.8 Mbps.

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