Lancaster Close Methwold, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
19 addresses across 2 postcodes (IP26), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 19002185.
- Sales: 20 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £252,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (D: 8, E: 4, F: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in King's Lynn and West Norfolk costs £2,430 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 4% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Lakenheath, about 8.4 km (5.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 19 to 21 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 19 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Feltwell Surgery, about 4.8 km (3 miles) away.
- People: About 640 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 75% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 11 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £252,500 | £252,500 | £252,500 |
| 2021 | 2 | £240,000 | £225,000 | £255,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £189,950 | £189,950 | £189,950 |
| 2013 | 2 | £118,750 | £117,500 | £120,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £108,500 | £87,000 | £130,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £81,000 | £81,000 | £81,000 |
| 2001 | 2 | £86,250 | £85,000 | £87,500 |
| 2000 | 1 | £58,000 | £58,000 | £58,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £69,000 | £69,000 | £69,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2024 | 15 IP26 4NZ | Detached | £163,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Feb 2022 | 1 IP26 4NZ | Detached | £252,500 | |
| 3 Nov 2021 | 8 IP26 4NZ | Detached | £255,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2021 | 7 IP26 4NZ | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 21 May 2020 | 4 IP26 4NZ | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2019 | 5 IP26 4NZ | Detached | £145,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2018 | 9 IP26 4NZ | Detached | £130,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Mar 2017 | 16 IP26 4NZ | Detached | £189,950 | |
| 9 Aug 2013 | 3 IP26 4NZ | Detached | £117,500 | |
| 14 Jun 2013 | 14 IP26 4NZ | Detached | £120,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2011 | 4 IP26 4NZ | Detached | £110,000 | |
| 9 Jul 2010 | 7 IP26 4NZ | Detached | £130,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2010 | 16 IP26 4NZ | Detached | £87,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2009 | 5 IP26 4NZ | Detached | £81,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2001 | 18 IP26 4NZ | Detached | £87,500 | |
| 4 May 2001 | 7 IP26 4NZ | Detached | £85,000 | |
| 7 Jan 2000 | 8 IP26 4NZ | Detached | £58,000 | |
| 29 Oct 1999 | 15 IP26 4NZ | Detached | £69,000 | |
| 11 Dec 1997 | 7 IP26 4NZ | Detached | £66,000 | |
| 24 Aug 1995 | 11 IP26 4NZ | Detached | £48,000 |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 85 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (12); House, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (8); 1967-1975 (5). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in King's Lynn and West Norfolk in 2026-27: Band D £2,430 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,620 | £1,890 | £2,160 | £2,430 | £2,970 | £3,510 | £4,050 | £4,860 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (24% of about 1,310 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, METHWOLD Conservation Area (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Park View 33 High Street Methwold: up to 16 homes, permissioned (200 m)
- Land off Globe Street / St George's Court, Methwold: up to 5 homes, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 30 September 2026
- 7 September 2026 to 3 November 2026: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway (major works)
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 1 September 2026 to 28 October 2026: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway (major (paa) works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 19 m and 21 m above sea level (20 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP26 4NZ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| IP26 4PA | 100% | 4% | 4% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lakenheath 920 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) |
| Brandon 129,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.8 km (5.5 miles) | |
| Shippea Hill 80 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.1 km (8.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest High Street Methwold | 100 m |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 52.1 km (32 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 74.2 km (46 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Feltwell Surgery | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Harold Smith Dental Practice | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Swaffham Community Hospital | 17 km (11 miles) |
| Police station | Suffolk Police Brandon Police Station | 9.4 km (5.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,720 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 230 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St George, a listed building (Grade I), 410 m (0.3 miles) north-west. 15 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St George | Listed building, Grade I | 410 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| The Old Vicarage | Listed building, Grade I | 410 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Glebe Plantation | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Methwold Warren | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Tennis Plantation | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Beech Belt | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Birdcage Island | Island | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) north-east |
| Bunker's Hill | Hill | 4.9 km (3 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 19 |
1 of the street's 19 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for King's Lynn and West Norfolk: see them on the King's Lynn and West Norfolk page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Iceni Secondary Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rumbles IP26 4NX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Aylin Methwold Ltd IP26 4NT | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2025 |
| The George Public House IP26 4NT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 5 Very good | 21 Dec 2017 |
| Methwold Market Burger Van IP26 4NT | Other catering premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Brandon Road (4); On or near Millgate Street (2); On or near White Road (2); On or near The Old Bakery Close (2); On or near Halls Meadow Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 75% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 44% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 25% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 27% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
The Old Bakery Close · White Road · Chalk Way · Millgate Street · Halls Meadow Close · High Street · Chapel Lane · Globe Street · Thornham Road
All the streets in IP26 and across King's Lynn and West Norfolk.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.