South & West Lynn
Ward in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.738, 0.4 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 62 18 |
| Dialling code: | 01553 (Kings Lynn) |
South & West Lynn sits on the western and southern edges of King's Lynn in the borough of King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk. The ward covers riverside streets along the River Great Ouse and stretches back into a mixture of older terraces and mid‑20th century housing estates, placing it close to the town centre, quay and railway connections while still feeling like a distinct neighbourhood within the historic port town.
Locally the area carries the imprint of King's Lynn's maritime and trading past, with some listed buildings and quayside character surviving alongside light industry, small businesses and community facilities. It has a socially mixed population, active residents' groups and ongoing regeneration efforts aimed at improving housing and local services, while many people commute to nearby centres such as Norwich or work in port‑related jobs in and around the town.
Postcode districts covering South & West Lynn
Most populated places nearby
- King's Lynn 1.9 miles
- Boston 24.2 miles
- Wisbech 11 miles
- Spalding 23.4 miles
- March 18.5 miles
- Ely 23.9 miles
- Downham Market 9.4 miles
- Chatteris 24.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas Ward 1 mile
- Gaywood Chase Ward 1.1 miles
- West Winch Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Gaywood Clock Ward 1.6 miles
- Fairstead Ward 1.8 miles
- King's Lynn Built-up area 1.9 miles
- North Runcton Built-up area 2 miles
- Springwood Ward 2.1 miles
- North Lynn Ward 2.2 miles
- Gaywood North Bank Ward 2.5 miles
- Tilney All Saints Parish 2.5 miles
- Clenchwarton Built-up area 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in South & West Lynn
PE34 3AQ, PE30 5NA, PE30 5JL, PE30 4LD, PE30 5JZ, PE34 3PN, PE30 4JQ, PE30 4JX, PE30 5LQ … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 37.2 miles
- Stansted Airport 59.3 miles
- King's Lynn Railway Station 1.1 miles
- Watlington Railway Station 4.5 miles
Hotels in South & West Lynn Ad
- Dukes Head Hotel 4
- Dragonfly Hotel King's Lynn 3
- BrickSage Rooms, King's Lynn South Gate
- Bank House 3
- Premier Inn Kings Lynn 3
- The Wenns Chop & Ale House 3
- Room in Lodge - Southgate Lodge - Single-twin, Double and Family Rooms 2
- The White Hart
- Gate Lodge - Private En-suite rooms, Kings Lynn, central location
Schools in South & West Lynn
- St Michael's C of E Academy Primary
- West Lynn Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Stow Hall Gardens Gardens 7.7 miles
- Sandringham House Estate 7.9 miles
- Snettisham Beach Beach 9.3 miles
- Wild Ken Hill Nature reserve 11.5 miles
- Lynford Hall Estate 19.3 miles
- Fakenham Racecourse Recreation 19.9 miles