Riversway, King's Lynn, PE30 2EE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE30 2EE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.5%	50.8%	-1.7%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	47.5%	49.2%	1.7%	49.0%	0.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	42.2%	40.9%	-1.3%	37.9%	3.0%
Married: Opposite sex	38.5%	40.9%	2.4%	44.2%	-3.3%
Separated	1.5%	1%	-0.5%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	11.5%	11.3%	-0.2%	9.1%	2.2%
Widowed	6.3%	5.8%	-0.5%	6.1%	-0.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	42.3%	39.7%	-2.6%	48.4%	-8.7%
Good health	36.7%	36.5%	-0.2%	33.6%	2.9%
Fair health	16.8%	15.2%	-1.6%	12.7%	2.5%
Bad health	3.9%	6.1%	2.2%	4.0%	2.1%
Very bad health	0.3%	2.4%	2.1%	1.2%	1.2%

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.

In the area around PE30 2EE this area, 36.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 11.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	36.3%	36.6%	0.3%	18.2%	18.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	20%	17.8%	-2.2%	9.6%	8.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.1%	13.7%	-4.4%	13.4%	0.3%
Apprenticeship	0.7%	6.2%	5.5%	5.3%	0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	4.4%	9.9%	5.5%	16.9%	-7.0%
Degree or Similar	10.4%	11.3%	0.9%	33.8%	-22.5%
Other	10%	4.5%	-5.5%	2.8%	1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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)
Pakistani	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	1%	0.8%	-0.2%	1.6%	-0.8%
Black African	0.5%	0.3%	-0.2%	2.5%	-2.2%
Other Black	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	0.9%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0.5%	1.3%	0.8%	0.8%	0.5%
White	96.6%	94.9%	-1.7%	81.4%	13.5%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.9%	81.6%	-6.3%	83.2%	-1.6%
European Union	9.2%	15%	5.8%	6.1%	8.9%
Rest of Europe	1%	1.3%	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%
Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	1.1%	0.3%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.8%	0.3%	1.3%	-0.5%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	87.9%	81.6%	-6.3%	83.2%	-1.6%
10+ Years	1.8%	11.8%	10.0%	9.8%	2.0%
5-10 Years	3.9%	3.7%	-0.2%	2.9%	0.8%
2-5 Years	4.7%	2.1%	-2.6%	2.2%	-0.1%
Less than 2 years	1.6%	0.8%	-0.8%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	52.9%	76.7%	-23.8%
Italy	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Lithuania	8.6%	0.3%	8.3%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Romania	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Other EU countries	4.8%	1.5%	3.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
Central and South America	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
No passport held	30.5%	13.5%	17.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	51.6%	37.2%	14.4%
Christian	39.8%	46.2%	-6.4%
Hindu	0.8%	1.7%	-0.9%
Muslim	1.1%	6.5%	-5.4%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	6.4%	6.0%	0.4%

Safety

Is Riversway Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Riversway was 55.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.7% lower than the North Lynn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Riversway has the 7th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in North Lynn and the 153rd highest crime rate of 485 local areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.2%.

🔎 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 2EE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 10/10 (very 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 Riversway are based on 57 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 Riversway, King's Lynn, PE30 2EE

Estimated Average Property Prices for PE30 2EE

Average Price
£182,273

Semi-Detached
£189,042

Terraced
£161,963

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Riversway

Average Price
£170,777

Semi-Detached
£170,328

Terraced
£166,403

Detached
£183,606

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on RiverswayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
51 Riversway, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2025-07-31	£193,236
41 Riversway, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£177,000	2024-01-12	£184,479
57 Riversway, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2023-06-05	£185,772
54 Riversway, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2022-03-04	£174,813
43 Riversway, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£157,000	2020-05-05	£193,385

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PE30 2EE

Employment

PE30 2EE 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	108
Part-Time Employee	48
Retired	41
Looking after home or family	26
Student (economically inactive)	18
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Self-Employed	16
Other	10
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	35
Manufacturing	29
Human health and social work activities	18
Administrative and support service activities	13
Education	10
Construction	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Other	5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Transport and storage	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Real estate activities	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	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	1,888 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Edmund's Community Foundation School Kilhams Way , PE30 2HU	- not rated	569 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenpark Academy 9-11 Wensum Way , PE30 2RE	3out of 4	569 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Highgate Infant School, King's Lynn Gaywood Road , PE30 2PS	- not rated	1,079 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Highgate Infant School Gaywood Road , PE30 2PS	- not rated	1,079 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Eastgate Community Primary School Littleport Terrace , PE30 1QA	- not rated	1,368 yd	Community school	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	1,287 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
King Edward VII Academy Gaywood Road , PE30 2QB	- not rated	1,287 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
King Edward VII School Gaywood Road , PE30 2QB	- not rated	1,287 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Park High School Queen Mary Road , Gaywood PE30 4QG	- not rated	1,888 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
King's Lynn Academy Queen Mary Road , PE30 4QG	3out of 4	1,888 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	1,287 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fen Rivers Academy Kilhams Way , PE30 2HU	2out of 4	504 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Fen Rivers Academy Kilhams Way , PE30 2HU	- not rated	569 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Alderman Jackson School Marsh Lane , Gaywood PE30 3AE	- not rated	1,198 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Western Area Pupil Referral Unit Field Lane , PE30 4AY	- not rated	1,723 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Silfield School 85 Gayton Road , Gaywood PE30 4EH	- not rated	1,991 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	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 Happy Carrot	11 Bergen Way, North Lynn Industrial Estate	727 yd
Heros Gym Ltd	23 Bryggen Road, North Lynn Industrial Estate	766 yd
Freebridge Community Housing	North Lynn Discovery Centre, Columbia Way	802 yd
Pelicans Hockey Club	Green Park Avenue, Columbia Way	864 yd
Lynnsport	Greenpark Avenue, Columbia Way, King's Lynn	864 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Bentinck Arms	The Bentinck Arms, 21 Loke Road		1,027 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Nan's Pantry Ltd	1 Bergen Way Business Park, Bergen Way	311 yd
Seabank Fish And Chips	95 St Edmundsbury Road, King's Lynn	355 yd
Frydays	2A Columbia Way, King's Lynn	859 yd
Domino's Pizza	Unit 8, St Nicholas Retail Park	876 yd
Double D Pizza And Kebab	DD Pizza & Kebab, 31 Loke Road	1,010 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Farmfoods	St Nicholas Retail Park, Edward Benefer Way		875 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Kings Way Playing Field Edward Benefer Way	grass pitches	302 yd
The Fen Rivers Academy Kilhams Way	grass pitches	576 yd
Heros Gym BRYGGEN ROAD	health and fitness suite	763 yd
Alive Leisure Lynnsport GREENPARK AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, tennis courts	863 yd
Magdalen Road Playing Field (Closed)	grass pitches	1,000 yd
Everlast Fitness Club (Kings Lynn) SHIELD PARK SHIELD PARK HAMBURG WAY	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,001 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	65.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	58.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

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

Overview of PE30 2EE