King's Lynn vs Upwell and Outwell
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Upwell And Outwell wins on house prices with a 12% gap. King's Lynn has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Upwell And Outwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
King's Lynn
£295,774
Upwell and Outwell
£265,235
Crime Rate
King's Lynn
57.9
Upwell and Outwell
57.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
King's Lynn
87.5%
Upwell and Outwell
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
King's Lynn
414.8
Upwell and Outwell
265.9
EPC Rating
King's Lynn
68.1
Upwell and Outwell
70.8
Median Income
King's Lynn
£30,060
Upwell and Outwell
£30,894
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in King's Lynn commands an average of £295,774, compared with £265,235 in Upwell And Outwell – a difference of 12%. The most affordable entry point in King's Lynn is a flat at £118,015, while in Upwell And Outwell it is a flat at £47,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 151% pricier in King's Lynn (£118,015 vs £47,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Upwell And Outwell prices grew faster — 42% 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 57.9 per 1,000 in Upwell And Outwell. The most common crime category in King's Lynn is violent-crime, while in Upwell And Outwell 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 EnglandFamilies may prefer Upwell And Outwell, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 87.5% in King's Lynn. There are 19 schools in King's Lynn and 2 in Upwell And Outwell.
King's Lynn School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 19 schools (16 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Upwell and Outwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | King's Lynn | Upwell and Outwell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 19 | 2 |
| Primary | 16 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 87.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 414.8 Mbps in King's Lynn and 265.9 Mbps in Upwell And Outwell. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in King's Lynn and 84.4% in Upwell And Outwell. Gigabit availability stands at 78% in King's Lynn and 46.7% in Upwell And Outwell.
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 Upwell And Outwell, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 68.1 (band C) in King's Lynn. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,382 in King's Lynn and £1,233 in Upwell And Outwell. 52.9% of homes in King's Lynn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.3% in Upwell And Outwell.
Upwell And Outwell 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 Upwell And Outwell and £30,060 in King's Lynn. The median age is 48 in King's Lynn and 46.9 in Upwell And Outwell. Employment rates stand at 53.7% in King's Lynn and 55.5% in Upwell And Outwell. Owner-occupancy is 67% in King's Lynn versus 67.8% in Upwell And Outwell. King's Lynn has a population of 47,604 and Upwell And Outwell has 3,664.
| Indicator | King's Lynn | Upwell and Outwell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 47,604 | 3,664 |
| Median Age | 48 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,060 | £30,894.3 |
| Employment Rate | 53.7% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.3% | 20.8% |
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