Kings Lynn and West Norfolk

Accessible housing costs come at the expense of lower local wages in King's Lynn and West Norfolk. A median house costs 7.1 times median annual pay, which is more affordable than the regional median, yet weekly earnings of £731.10 sit well below the East of England benchmark. Rent remains relatively manageable at 29.4% of gross median earnings. While the area offers lower crime rates than the regional median, it faces significant challenges with a deprivation score of 23.72, which is higher than 70% of England authorities. This location suits those who prioritise lower entry costs into the housing market over immediate career growth, provided they can navigate the underlying economic deprivation.

Written from the indicators on this page, 2026-10 data.

Colour shows quintile position against 361 UK Local Authorities. Green is the best position for someone moving here; red is the worst. Direction is set per indicator — higher pay, lower rent, less crime, less deprivation are all green.