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 miles3 km
- Boston 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Wisbech 11 miles17.6 km
- Spalding 23.4 miles37.7 km
- March 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Ely 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Downham Market 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Chatteris 24.5 miles39.4 km
Neighbouring places
- St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Gaywood Chase Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- West Winch Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Gaywood Clock Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Fairstead Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- King's Lynn Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- North Runcton Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Springwood Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- North Lynn Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Gaywood North Bank Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Tilney All Saints Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Clenchwarton Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in South & West Lynn
PE30 5BP, PE34 3JH, PE30 5LW, PE30 5FB, PE34 3JG, PE30 5LN, PE34 3LJ, PE34 3LB, PE30 4LS … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 37.2 miles59.9 km
- Stansted Airport 59.3 miles95.5 km
- King's Lynn Railway Station 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Watlington Railway Station 4.5 miles7.3 km
Hotels in South & West Lynn Ad
- The Bank House 3
- Bricksage Rooms, King's Lynn South Gate
- Dragonfly Hotel King's Lynn 3
- The Dukes Head Hotel 4
- The White Hart
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 miles12.4 km
- Sandringham House Estate 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Snettisham Beach Beach 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Wild Ken Hill Nature reserve 11.5 miles18.4 km
- Lynford Hall Estate 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Fakenham Racecourse Recreation 19.9 miles32 km