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King's Lynn vs Upwell and Outwell

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Residents 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.

Families 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.

MetricKing's LynnUpwell and Outwell
Total Schools192
Primary162
Secondary30
% Top two bands87.5%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.

IndicatorKing's LynnUpwell and Outwell
Population47,6043,664
Median Age4846.9
Median Household Income£30,060£30,894.3
Employment Rate53.7%55.5%
Owner Occupied67%67.8%
Degree-Level Qualified23.3%20.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are King's Lynn and Upwell And Outwell?
King's Lynn and Upwell And Outwell are approximately 13.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, King's Lynn or Upwell And Outwell?
Upwell And Outwell is cheaper, with an average house price of £265,235.
Is King's Lynn or Upwell And Outwell safer?
King's Lynn has the lower crime rate at 57.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, King's Lynn or Upwell And Outwell?
Upwell And Outwell has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, King's Lynn or Upwell And Outwell?
King's Lynn has faster average broadband at 414.8 Mbps.

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