East of England, England

Cost of living in King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Data last updated: 14 May 2026

Page last reviewed: 14 May 2026

£930/mo
Average rent
£30,581/yr
Average earnings
£270,000
Average house price
£2,430/yr
Council tax (Band D)
£194/mo
Est. energy & water

Rent in King's Lynn and West Norfolk

The average monthly rent in King's Lynn and West Norfolk is £930.

  • 1 Bed
    £642 /mo
  • 2 Bed
    £838 /mo
  • 3 Bed
    £1,039 /mo
  • 4+ Bed
    £1,497 /mo

Source: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR)

Earnings in King's Lynn and West Norfolk

The average annual salary for residents of King's Lynn and West Norfolk is £30,581.

Median
£30,581
per year
Mean
£35,557
per year

We use the median (middle value) as the average throughout this site. This is more representative than the mean, which can be skewed by extremely high or low values.

Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE)

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Average house prices in King's Lynn and West Norfolk

The average house price in King's Lynn and West Norfolk was £270,000.

  • Detached
    £340,000
  • Semi-detached
    £242,250
  • Terraced
    £195,000
  • Flat
    £120,000

How house prices have changed in King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Average house prices over time, based on quarterly rolling-year medians from Land Registry data.

£0£100k£200k£300k£400k£500k1995200020052010201520202025

Source: ONS / HM Land Registry. Historical trend based on quarterly rolling-year median prices.

Council tax in King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Band D council tax in King's Lynn and West Norfolk is £2,430 per year.

  • Band A
    £1,620
  • Band B
    £1,890
  • Band C
    £2,160
  • Band D
    Benchmark
    £2,430
  • Band E
    £2,970
  • Band F
    £3,510
  • Band G
    £4,050
  • Band H
    £4,860

Source: MHCLG / Scottish Government / Welsh Government

Energy costs in King's Lynn and West Norfolk

A typical household in King's Lynn and West Norfolk pays approximately £1,641/year (£137/month) for gas and electricity.

Annual
£1,641
per year
Monthly
£137
per month

Energy region: Eastern

This estimate is based on the Ofgem price cap for a typical dual-fuel household using 2,700 kWh of electricity and 11,500 kWh of gas per year, paying by Direct Debit. Your actual costs will depend on your usage, tariff, and whether you're on a fixed deal.

Source: Ofgem Energy Price Cap, Q2 2026

Water costs in King's Lynn and West Norfolk

The average annual water and sewerage bill for Anglian Water customers is £684/year (£57/month).

Annual
£684
per year
Monthly
£57
per month

Water company: Anglian Water

Water bills vary based on whether you have a meter and your household's water usage. This figure is the company average for unmetered customers.

Source: Water UK / Discover Water, 2026-27

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Nearby areas

Explore the cost of living in areas close to King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

Breckland 23.3 km away East of England Affordability: 46.2% South Holland 38.8 km away East Midlands Affordability: 37.7% Fenland 40.5 km away East of England Affordability: 41.5% North Norfolk 42.4 km away East of England Affordability: 44.8% East Cambridgeshire 42.9 km away East of England Affordability: 42.8% West Suffolk 45.7 km away East of England Affordability: 49.2% Broadland 48.5 km away East of England Affordability: 44.1% Norwich 51.3 km away East of England Affordability: 53.4%

Frequently asked questions about King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Data on this page is sourced from: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR), Scottish Government Private Sector Rent Statistics, ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, ONS / HM Land Registry House Price Statistics, MHCLG / Scottish Government / Welsh Government council tax data, Ofgem Energy Price Cap, and Water UK / Discover Water. All official data is published under the Open Government Licence.