Airfield
Ward in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.652, 0.479 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 67 08 |
| Dialling code: | 01366 (Downham Market) |
The Airfield ward sits on the eastern edge of King's Lynn within the borough of King's Lynn and West Norfolk, in Norfolk, England. It is primarily suburban and residential, with a mix of private and social housing, local shops and community facilities serving a mixed-age population.
The name reflects the area's proximity to a former airfield and broader military activity that has shaped parts of the county. The ward benefits from road links into King's Lynn town centre and the surrounding fenland; community life centres on schools and halls, while employment is drawn from local services, light industry and agriculture in the wider borough, with many residents commuting to larger centres.
Postcode districts covering Airfield
Most populated places nearby
- King's Lynn 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Wisbech 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Thetford 19.9 miles32 km
- March 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Ely 19.5 miles31.5 km
- Mildenhall 20.5 miles33 km
- Downham Market 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Attleborough 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Chatteris 22.6 miles36.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Shouldham Built-up area 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Shouldham Thorpe Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Fincham Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Wormegay Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Marham Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Stradsett Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Tottenhill Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Crimplesham Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Runcton Holme Built-up area 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Barton Bendish Parish 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Blackborough End Built-up area 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Watlington Built-up area 3.9 miles6.2 km
Example postcodes in Airfield
PE33 9PJ, PE33 0EE, PE33 0EL, PE33 9LE, PE33 9HN, PE33 9EU, PE33 9EA, PE33 0AP, PE33 9JY … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 33.7 miles54.3 km
- Stansted Airport 54 miles86.9 km
- Watlington Railway Station 4.3 miles6.8 km
- Downham Market Railway Station 5.8 miles9.3 km
Hotels near Airfield Ad
- The Pig Shed Motel 4 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Congham Hall Hotel & Spa 3 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Dragonfly Hotel King's Lynn 3 6.3 miles10.1 km
- The Grange Hotel 2 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Bricksage Rooms, King's Lynn South Gate 7.3 miles11.8 km
- The Bank House 3 7.8 miles12.6 km
- The Dukes Head Hotel 4 8 miles12.9 km
- Kings Lynn Knights Hill Hotel & Spa 4 8.7 miles14 km
- Red Lion 8.8 miles14.2 km
- The White Hart 7.7 miles12.4 km
Schools in Airfield
- Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant Primary
- Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior Primary
- Holy Cross C of E Primary School Primary
- St Martin At Shouldham C of E Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Stow Hall Gardens Gardens 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Sandringham House Estate 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Lynford Hall Estate 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Snettisham Beach Beach 15.1 miles24.2 km
- Saham Wood Forest 15.3 miles24.7 km
- Wayland Wood Forest 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Wild Ken Hill Nature reserve 16.6 miles26.8 km
- Ouse Washes Nature reserve 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Fakenham Racecourse Recreation 19.6 miles31.6 km