St Nicholas Close is in King'S Lynn and in King'S Lynn And West Norfolk district. PE30 1NH is located in the St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Nicholas Close, King's Lynn, PE30 1NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE30 1LT, PE30 1QS, PE30 1QL, PE30 1QJ, PE30 1LY, PE30 1DZ, PE30 1RB, PE30 1BF, PE30 1LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE30 1NH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.2% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.8% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PE30 1NH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.3% | 48.8% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.8% | 21.7% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -22.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 5.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 15% | 15.1% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 7.8% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.1% | 31.6% | -8.5% | 48.4% | -16.8% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 42.2% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 8.6% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 17.4% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 7.4% | 4.1% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.5% | 18.3% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 11.3% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 10.5% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6.2% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 19.8% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 28.8% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 10.5% | 5.1% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 91% | 86.4% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 69.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 69.4% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| European Union | 15.7% | 17.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 5% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.2% | 69.1% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 11.3% | 5.9% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.7% | 8.2% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 7.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.4% | 76.7% | -16.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 4.9% | 0.5% | 4.4% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 6.7% | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Nicholas Close was 181.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.2% higher than the Gaywood Chase average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Nicholas Close has the 20th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Gaywood Chase and the 38th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 St Nicholas Close, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2025-02-21 | £69,475 |
| 17 St Nicholas Close, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2024-02-02 | £54,587 |
| 20 St Nicholas Close, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2023-12-15 | £61,965 |
| 4 St Nicholas Close, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £56,000 | 2023-03-10 | £53,848 |
| 5 St Nicholas Close, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2020-10-21 | £86,917 |
PE30 1NH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Other | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Lynn Nursery School St James Park , London Road PE30 5PT | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastgate Academy Littleport Terrace , PE30 1QA | 4out of 4 | 696 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lynn Primary School St Peter's Road , West Lynn PE34 3JL | 2out of 4 | 822 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate Infant School Gaywood Road , PE30 2PS | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenpark Academy 9-11 Wensum Way , PE30 2RE | 3out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greyfriars Academy London Road , PE30 5PY | 3out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VII Academy Gaywood Road , PE30 2QB | - not rated | 1,368 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Lynn Academy Queen Mary Road , PE30 4QG | 2out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwood High School Queensway , Gaywood PE30 4AW | 3out of 4 | 2,777 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The College of West Anglia Tennyson Avenue , PE30 2QW | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting Teacher Service West , Gaywood PE30 5DR | - not rated | 853 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fen Rivers Academy Kilhams Way , PE30 2HU | - not rated | 1,164 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Park Complex Needs School Winston Churchill Drive , Fairstead PE30 4RP | 3out of 4 | 3,536 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North End Trust | Fishing Heritage Museum, 1 Trues Yard | 118 yd | |
| Alive Corn Exchange | Corn Exchange, 20 Tuesday Market Place | 285 yd | |
| Silver Teaspoon | 126 Norfolk Street, King's Lynn | 293 yd | |
| Silverspoon Cafe & Restaurant | Silver Spoon, 122 Norfolk Street | 298 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 141 Norfolk Street, King's Lynn | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Maids Head | 7 Tuesday Market Place, King's Lynn | 216 yd | |
| The Lattice House (Bar Only) | 37 - 39 Chapel Street, King's Lynn | 261 yd | |
| Bar One Hundred | 100 Norfolk Street, King's Lynn | 317 yd | |
| The Eagle Public House | 110 Norfolk Street, King's Lynn | 317 yd | |
| Nip And Growler | 68 High Street, King's Lynn | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Chef | 22A Lansdowne Street, King's Lynn | 247 yd | |
| The Catch | 109 Norfolk Street, King's Lynn | 296 yd | |
| Loke Fish Bar | 19 Loke Road, King's Lynn | 305 yd | |
| Flames Kebab | 106 Norfolk Street, King's Lynn | 317 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 98 Norfolk Street, King's Lynn | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 57-60 High Street, King's Lynn | 320 yd | |
| Lidl UK GMBH | 80 Austin Street, King's Lynn | 389 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 12 - 14 St Dominics Square, King's Lynn | 482 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | St Dominics Square, King's Lynn | 487 yd | |
| Farmfoods | St Nicholas Retail Park, Edward Benefer Way | 494 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James Swimming And Fitness Centre SWIMMING POOL SWIMMING POOL BLACKFRIARS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 650 yd |
| Tower Health & Beauty Clinic (Closed) 1b 1b Tower Place | health and fitness suite | 772 yd |
| Pulse8 Health & Fitness (Closed) Tennyson Avenue | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 860 yd |
| Magdalen Road Playing Field (Closed) | grass pitches | 885 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 38.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 30.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 41.23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 41.23 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.36 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.