King's Lynn vs Swaffham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Swaffham offers lower property prices by roughly 13%. Swaffham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, King's Lynn edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
King's Lynn
£295,774
Swaffham
£262,072
Crime Rate
King's Lynn
57.9
Swaffham
49.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
King's Lynn
87.5%
Swaffham
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
King's Lynn
414.8
Swaffham
211.9
EPC Rating
King's Lynn
68.1
Swaffham
69.1
Median Income
King's Lynn
£30,060
Swaffham
£28,795
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Swaffham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £262,072 versus £295,774 in King's Lynn. The most affordable entry point in King's Lynn is a flat at £118,015, while in Swaffham it is a flat at £107,700.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 17% pricier in King's Lynn (£208,542 vs £178,957).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Swaffham prices grew faster — 31% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 49.7 offences per 1,000 people, Swaffham is the safer of the two – 16% lower than King's Lynn's 57.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in King's Lynn is violent-crime, while in Swaffham 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 favours King's Lynn: 87.5% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 75% in Swaffham.
King's Lynn School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 19 schools (16 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Swaffham School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | King's Lynn | Swaffham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 19 | 4 |
| Primary | 16 | 3 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 87.5% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in King's Lynn enjoy 414.8 Mbps on average, while Swaffham lags behind at 211.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in King's Lynn and 92.8% in Swaffham. Gigabit availability stands at 78% in King's Lynn and 32.5% in Swaffham.
King's Lynn is the faster of the two by 96% on average download speed (415 vs 212 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Swaffham is band C (score 69.1), ahead of King's Lynn's band C (score 68.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,382 in King's Lynn and £1,344 in Swaffham. 52.9% of homes in King's Lynn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.8% in Swaffham.
Swaffham has more energy-efficient housing — 56.8% reach band C or above, vs 52.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
King's Lynn has a population of 47,604 while Swaffham has 8,434. Median household income is £30,060 in King's Lynn and £28,795 in Swaffham. The median age is 48 in King's Lynn and 47.4 in Swaffham. Employment rates stand at 53.7% in King's Lynn and 55.7% in Swaffham.
| Indicator | King's Lynn | Swaffham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 47,604 | 8,434 |
| Median Age | 48 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,060 | £28,795 |
| Employment Rate | 53.7% | 55.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.3% | 23.1% |
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