Meadway
CREAKE ROAD, KING'S LYNN, BURNHAM THORPE, NORFOLK PE31 8HW
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
144 m²
Council tax band
E
EPC rating
D
Last sold
£585,000 Jan 2026
Price per m²
£4,167/m²
Local average
£480,004 (+25%)
Deprivation
Decile 3 (9,329 of 33,755)
Street crime
0 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Edge of Village Location
- Beautiful Countryside Views
- 0.25 Acre Plot (STMS) 1,850 Sq. Ft.
- Three Double Bedrooms
- 24 Ft Living Room
- Double Garage
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Oil
- Parking
- Garage, Driveway
- Garden
- Private garden
- Listed property
- No
- Restrictions
- No
- Required access
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
Purchased from the Holkham estate in the late 1960s, Meadway has remained in the same family ownership ever since. Though designed in a period when aesthetics was less prioritised, it is nonetheless a substantial home. From the wide and welcoming central entrance hall, the property neatly divides into two areas: on one side, three generous double bedrooms and a family bathroom with a separate WC; on the other, a kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, and a 24 ft. living room, offering wonderful views over the adjoining meadow pastureland.
Sitting in the living room and looking out over the pastures, it’s easy to understand why this home has remained in the same ownership for almost sixty years. Whether it’s lambs frolicking in spring, llamas in summer, or the constant ebb and flow of owls, deer, rabbits, and hares, this perfect countryside view will never be spoiled.
This 1,850 sq. ft. home sits squarely on its 0.25-acre plot (stms) with gardens facing both west and south, ensuring sunshine at any time of day. An integrated double garage at the rear and ample off-street parking for several cars add to its practicality.
Meadway is a property of its time, and some may simply view it as a potential plot, wishing to demolish and start anew with a complete rebuild. However, given its generous size and perfect orientation, this is also a property that could easily be enhanced in appearance.
BURNHAM THORPE
Burnham Thorpe is very much off the beaten track. It’s famous for being the birthplace of Nelson although his house was knocked down many years ago. The pub, The Lord Nelson, has recently reopened following substantial renovations. It’s just 2 miles from Burnham Market with its wide range of shops and boutiques together with good food establishments, and a little over 2 miles from the coastal village of Burnham Overy Staithe with its tidal harbour, and good walks across the marshes and long sandy beaches.
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Burnham Market is for many people the jewel in the crown of North Norfolk, a stunning Georgian village with a green surrounded by 18th century houses, shops and chic boutiques. Along with The Hoste Arms, it also boasts the exciting restaurants; Number 29, and Socius. The village has a range of amenities including doctors’ and dental surgeries, primary school and post office.
There is an abundance of small village shops including a butcher, fresh fish shop, beauty and hair salon. Also there are bookshops, art galleries, a good wine merchant, Satchells, and a popular delicatessen, Humble Pie. The village playing field has all weather tennis courts and children’s recreational equipment. The village is close to the sailing harbours at Brancaster Staithe and Burnham Overy Staithe and the Royal West Norfolk Golf Course at Brancaster. The closest rail link to London King’s Cross is at King’s Lynn.
SERVICES CONNECTED
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating.
COUNCIL TAX
Band E.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING
D. Ref:- 3535-1425-4500-0786-0296
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TENURE
Freehold.
LOCATION
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EPC Rating: D
Listed by
Burnham Market
Sowerbys
Reference: 165660320
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 16/05/2025
Expiry date: 15/05/2035
Current heating cost: £1,491/year
Potential heating cost: £1,283/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,500
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 21/01/2026 (6 months ago) | £585,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BLACKSMITHS YARD, BURNHAM THORPE, KING'S LYNN, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE31 8GQ | £1,447,500 | 08/11/2021 | Detached |
Area average: £1,447,500 (1 sale)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): King's Lynn and West Norfolk. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for King's Lynn and West Norfolk. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → King's Lynn and West Norfolk.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Kings Lynn: £773/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Creake Road
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Lowes Lane, adj | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Creake Abbey Café and Food Hall | 1.2 miles |
| Bus stop | Bellamys Lane, adj | 1.3 miles |
| Train station | Wells-on-Sea | 4.6 miles |
| Train station | The Midden | 4.7 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Total incidents | 0 |
Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham Market Primary School | Primary | 1.4 miles | Good — 16 Jun 2024 |
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