Wheatfields Close Hillington, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (PE31), about 20 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 19001285.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £450,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 3, E: 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 B; 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 6% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Kings Lynn, about 11.1 km (6.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 25 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Grimston Medical Centre, about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away.
- People: About 400 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £450,000 | £450,000 | £450,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £460,000 | £460,000 | £460,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £545,000 | £545,000 | £545,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £415,000 | £415,000 | £415,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £272,500 | £272,500 | £272,500 |
| 2004 | 2 | £226,250 | £212,500 | £240,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 1996 | 2 | £100,475 | £100,000 | £100,950 |
| 1995 | 1 | £99,000 | £99,000 | £99,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sep 2025 | 3 PE31 6DF | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 24 Jan 2024 | 2 PE31 6DF | Detached | £460,000 | |
| 2 Feb 2022 | 1 PE31 6DF | Detached | £545,000 | |
| 18 Sep 2020 | 3 PE31 6DF | Detached | £415,000 | |
| 2 Nov 2011 | 2 PE31 6DF | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2005 | 4 PE31 6DF | Detached | £272,500 | |
| 8 Mar 2004 | 7 PE31 6DF | Detached | £212,500 | |
| 9 Jan 2004 | 2 PE31 6DF | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2002 | 4 PE31 6DF | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 13 Dec 1996 | 5 PE31 6DF | Detached | £100,950 | |
| 1 Aug 1996 | 6 PE31 6DF | Detached | £100,000 | |
| 22 Sep 1995 | 5 PE31 6DF | Detached | £99,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 180 m². Most common: House, detached (5). Built: 1983-1990 (5). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
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 B (26% of about 1,160 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- 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)
- Former Highways Depot, Station Road, Hillington: up to 6 homes, permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
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 addresses are about 25 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE31 6BH | 94% | 6% | 6% | 0% |
| PE31 6DF | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Kings Lynn 853,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.1 km (6.9 miles) |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tapping House Norfolk Hospice Hillington | 120 m |
| Ferry terminal | King's Lynn Ferry Landing Kings Lynn | 11.8 km (7.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 51.3 km (32 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 104 km (65 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Grimston Medical Centre | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Ark Pharm Limited | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Hall Farm Dental Surgery | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Sandringham Private Hospital | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) |
| Police station | Norfolk Constabulary Kings Lynn Police Station | 11.4 km (7.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Hillington Cashzone | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | Unnamed 280 m² | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade II*), 350 m south-east. 16 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 350 m south-east |
| Moated site in Hillington Park | Scheduled monument | 390 m north-east |
| Congham Roman settlement | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Flitcham Priory, medieval settlement and 16th century great house | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Whin Covert | Wood | 400 m (0.2 miles) north |
| The Wilderness | Wood | 460 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Broom Covert | Wood | 780 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Decoy Plantation | Wood | 800 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Vincent Hills | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Park Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 8 |
5 of the street's 8 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flitcham Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Norfolk Hospice PE31 6BH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Linden Bed & Breakfast PE31 6DE | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 180 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Oishii Kitchen Ltd PE31 6BJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Guac And Mole PE31 6BJ | Other catering premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| The Ffolkes Arms Ltd PE31 6BJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| VENMARS LTD PE31 6BJ | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Pasture Close (4); On or near Wheatfields (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 28% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
All the streets in PE31 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.