Cresswell Street, King's Lynn, PE30 2AP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE30 2AP has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.9%	47.9%	-3.0%	51.0%	-3.1%
Male	49.1%	52.1%	3.0%	49.0%	3.1%

Partnership Status

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 2AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% 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	50%	48.6%	-1.4%	37.9%	10.7%
Married: Opposite sex	29.7%	32.2%	2.5%	44.2%	-12.0%
Married: Same sex	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.1%	1.3%
Separated	7.2%	3.8%	-3.4%	2.2%	1.6%
Divorced	8.2%	11.2%	3.0%	9.1%	2.1%
Widowed	4.6%	2.8%	-1.8%	6.1%	-3.3%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	46%	41.9%	-4.1%	48.4%	-6.5%
Good health	40.1%	44.1%	4.0%	33.6%	10.5%
Fair health	10.6%	11%	0.4%	12.7%	-1.7%
Bad health	3.1%	1.9%	-1.2%	4.0%	-2.1%
Very bad health	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	1.2%	-0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.5%	26.9%	1.4%	18.2%	8.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15%	13.3%	-1.7%	9.6%	3.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.3%	11.9%	-5.4%	13.4%	-1.5%
Apprenticeship	3.3%	7%	3.7%	5.3%	1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.4%	14%	2.6%	16.9%	-2.9%
Degree or Similar	15.4%	21.7%	6.3%	33.8%	-12.1%
Other	12.1%	5.2%	-6.9%	2.8%	2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.7%	0.1%
Indian	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	3.1%	-2.6%
Other Asian	1.8%	1.1%	-0.7%	1.6%	-0.5%
Black African	0.5%	0.8%	0.3%	2.5%	-1.7%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Mixed White and African	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.3%	0.3%	-1.0%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	93.3%	92.1%	-1.2%	81.4%	10.7%
Roma	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
Other	0%	2.4%	2.4%	1.6%	0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 57.9% 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	74.2%	57.9%	-16.3%	83.2%	-25.3%
European Union	20.7%	34.2%	13.5%	6.1%	28.1%
Rest of Europe	1.8%	3%	1.2%	0.8%	2.2%
Africa	0.8%	0.6%	-0.2%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	1.7%	-0.4%	5.6%	-3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	2.8%	2.3%	1.3%	1.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	73.9%	57.7%	-16.2%	83.2%	-25.5%
10+ Years	7.5%	13.7%	6.2%	9.8%	3.9%
5-10 Years	6.5%	15.1%	8.6%	2.9%	12.2%
2-5 Years	9.6%	10.4%	0.8%	2.2%	8.2%
Less than 2 years	2.6%	3%	0.4%	1.9%	1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	39%	76.7%	-37.7%
Italy	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Portugal	1.9%	0.5%	1.4%
Lithuania	14.1%	0.3%	13.8%
Poland	3.9%	1.3%	2.6%
Romania	5%	0.9%	4.1%
Other EU countries	6.9%	1.5%	5.4%
Other Europe	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
South and Eastern Africa	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
North America and the Caribbean	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
Central and South America	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
No passport held	23.8%	13.5%	10.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.3%	37.2%	5.1%
Christian	48.9%	46.2%	2.7%
Buddhist	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Hindu	1.6%	1.7%	-0.1%
Not answered	6%	6.0%	0.0%

Safety

Is Cresswell Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cresswell Street was 65.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.8% lower than the North Lynn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Cresswell Street has the 4th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in North Lynn and the 133rd highest crime rate of 484 local areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,100

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in PE30 2AP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Cresswell Street are based on 171 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for King'S Lynn And West Norfolk.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Cresswell Street, King's Lynn, PE30 2AP

Estimated Average Property Prices for PE30 2AP

Average Price
£151,405

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£147,530

Detached
£223,089

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cresswell Street

Average Price
£153,647

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£152,600

Detached
£212,322

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cresswell Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
29 Cresswell Street, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building	£137,500	2025-04-23	£137,500
30 Cresswell Street, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building	£120,000	2025-04-03	£120,000
19 Cresswell Street, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building	£125,000	2024-05-17	£130,470
21 Cresswell Street, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building	£128,000	2024-05-15	£133,602
49 Cresswell Street, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building	£125,000	2023-08-25	£121,312

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PE30 2AP

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	133
Part-Time Employee	38
Retired	25
Self-Employed	22
Unemployed	20
Student (economically inactive)	16
Other	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Looking after home or family	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	41
Manufacturing	31
Human health and social work activities	31
Administrative and support service activities	18
Construction	17
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Education	11
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Other	8
Transport and storage	7
Financial and insurance activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Information and communication	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	1,147 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Eastgate Academy Littleport Terrace , PE30 1QA	4out of 4	732 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Greenpark Academy 9-11 Wensum Way , PE30 2RE	3out of 4	743 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Highgate Infant School Gaywood Road , PE30 2PS	3out of 4	767 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
West Lynn Primary School St Peter's Road , West Lynn PE34 3JL	2out of 4	1,288 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Greyfriars Academy London Road , PE30 5PY	3out of 4	1,479 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King Edward VII Academy Gaywood Road , PE30 2QB	- not rated	1,181 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
King's Lynn Academy Queen Mary Road , PE30 4QG	2out of 4	1,699 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springwood High School Queensway , Gaywood PE30 4AW	3out of 4	2,451 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The College of West Anglia Tennyson Avenue , PE30 2QW	- not rated	1,021 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Fen Rivers Academy Kilhams Way , PE30 2HU	- not rated	742 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Visiting Teacher Service West , Gaywood PE30 5DR	- not rated	1,259 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Churchill Park Complex Needs School Winston Churchill Drive , Fairstead PE30 4RP	3out of 4	3,353 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Brunch House	Unit 7, St Nicholas Retail Park	130 yd
Costa Coffee	Costa Coffee Drive-Thru, Unit 9	130 yd
Munchbox	Unit 7A, St Nicholas Retail Park	130 yd
North End Trust	Fishing Heritage Museum, 1 Trues Yard	357 yd
Purfleet Trust	Pathway House, Austin Fields	369 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Bentinck Arms	The Bentinck Arms, 21 Loke Road	145 yd
Hob In the Well	Littleport Street, King's Lynn	551 yd
Bar One Hundred	100 Norfolk Street, King's Lynn	622 yd
The Eagle Public House	110 Norfolk Street, King's Lynn	622 yd
7th Heaven	44-45 Norfolk Street, King's Lynn	650 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino's Pizza	Unit 8, St Nicholas Retail Park	130 yd
Double D Pizza And Kebab	DD Pizza & Kebab, 31 Loke Road	134 yd
DD Pizza & Kebab	31 Loke Road, King's Lynn	140 yd
Loke Fish Bar	19 Loke Road, King's Lynn	170 yd
Oriental Chef	22A Lansdowne Street, King's Lynn	237 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Farmfoods	St Nicholas Retail Park, Edward Benefer Way	119 yd
Lidl UK GMBH	80 Austin Street, King's Lynn	581 yd
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Coburg Street, King's Lynn	740 yd
Marks & Spencer	57-60 High Street, King's Lynn	789 yd
Sainsbury's	St Dominics Square, King's Lynn	852 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Magdalen Road Playing Field (Closed)	grass pitches	637 yd
Pulse8 Health & Fitness (Closed) Tennyson Avenue	health and fitness suite, squash courts	721 yd
The Fen Rivers Academy Kilhams Way	grass pitches	781 yd
Kings Way Playing Field Edward Benefer Way	grass pitches	925 yd
St James Swimming And Fitness Centre SWIMMING POOL SWIMMING POOL BLACKFRIARS STREET	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	959 yd
King Edward Vii Academy GAYWOOD ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,047 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	45.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	50.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.