Swiss Terrace is in King'S Lynn and in King'S Lynn And West Norfolk district. PE30 2QS is located in the Gaywood Chase electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Swiss Terrace, King's Lynn, PE30 2QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE30 2QN, PE30 2QQ, PE30 2QH, PE30 2QJ, PE30 2QL, PE30 2QF, PE30 2QG, PE30 2QE, PE30 1PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE30 2QS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 51.6% | 47.3% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 48.4% | 52.7% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 | 42.9% | 39.3% | -3.6% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.4% | 39.7% | 4.3% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 11.2% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 43.3% | 38.8% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 42.1% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 8.5% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 14% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 24.3% | 24.7% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 8.6% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 10.9% | -9.1% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7.5% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 17.2% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 25.1% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 8.2% | 6% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.4% | 88.5% | -8.9% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 70.4% 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 | 82.7% | 70.4% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| European Union | 14.7% | 16.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.7% | 70.4% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 8% | 9.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 9.1% | 5.9% | 1.9% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.3% | 76.7% | -17.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 10.5% | 0.3% | 10.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 8.1% | 0.9% | 7.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 3.4% | 0.2% | 3.2% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swiss Terrace was 64.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.5% lower than the Gaywood Chase average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Swiss Terrace has the 12th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Gaywood Chase and the 138th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 363 The Maltings Swiss Terrace, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2025-09-30 | £90,000 |
| Flat 246 The Maltings Swiss Terrace, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,500 | 2025-09-09 | £75,500 |
| Flat 244 The Maltings Swiss Terrace, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2024-08-29 | £89,675 |
| Flat 248 The Maltings Swiss Terrace, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2024-05-31 | £81,300 |
| Flat 125 The Maltings Swiss Terrace, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2023-11-09 | £59,516 |
PE30 2QS 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 | 129 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 555 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 | 307 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate Infant School Gaywood Road , PE30 2PS | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greyfriars Academy London Road , PE30 5PY | 3out of 4 | 741 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy Whitefriars Road , PE30 5AH | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak Academy Parkway , Gaywood PE30 4QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 550 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Lynn Academy Queen Mary Road , PE30 4QG | 2out of 4 | 770 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwood High School Queensway , Gaywood PE30 4AW | 3out of 4 | 2,033 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 | 341 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 | 988 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fen Rivers Academy Kilhams Way , PE30 2HU | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Park Complex Needs School Winston Churchill Drive , Fairstead PE30 4RP | 3out of 4 | 2,575 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of West Anglia | The College of West Anglia, Tennyson Avenue | 308 yd | |
| King's Lynn Night Shelter | St Johns House, Blackfriars Road | 322 yd | |
| Tennis Clubhouse | King Edward Vii High School, Gaywood Road | 478 yd | |
| Cafe In the Park | St Johns Walk, Blackfriars Road | 485 yd | |
| Country Line Buffet Bar | Blackfriars Road, King's Lynn | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenman Freehouse (Food) | 22 Blackfriars Road, King's Lynn | 470 yd | |
| The Globe Bowling Club | The Globe Bowls Club, St Johns Walk | 485 yd | |
| Hob In the Well | Littleport Street, King's Lynn | 497 yd | |
| The Drunken Monkey | 1A Railway Road, King's Lynn | 635 yd | |
| 7th Heaven | 44-45 Norfolk Street, King's Lynn | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennyson Tandoori | 31B Tennyson Avenue, King's Lynn | 258 yd | |
| Subway At Spar | Tennyson Road, King's Lynn | 331 yd | |
| The Crossings Fish & Chip Shop | 68 Tennyson Road, King's Lynn | 349 yd | |
| Golden Grill | 110 - 114 Gaywood Road, King's Lynn | 387 yd | |
| 4 In Love | 10 - 12 Railway Road, King's Lynn | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Coburg Street, King's Lynn | 365 yd | |
| Lidl UK GMBH | 80 Austin Street, King's Lynn | 616 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | St Dominics Square, King's Lynn | 759 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Queen Mary Road, Gaywood | 765 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 12 - 14 St Dominics Square, King's Lynn | 770 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pulse8 Health & Fitness (Closed) Tennyson Avenue | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 358 yd |
| King Edward Vii Academy GAYWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 479 yd |
| Magdalen Road Playing Field (Closed) | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| The Walks Stadium KING'S LYNN FOOTBALL CLUB LTD KING'S LYNN FOOTBALL CLUB LTD TENNYSON ROAD | grass pitches | 554 yd |
| Kings Lynn Academy QUEEN MARY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 633 yd |
| St James Swimming And Fitness Centre SWIMMING POOL SWIMMING POOL BLACKFRIARS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 637 yd |
| Tower Health & Beauty Clinic (Closed) 1b 1b Tower Place | health and fitness suite | 843 yd |
| 13Fitness (Closed) Unit 13 Unit 13 Denney Road | health and fitness suite | 970 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 55.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 157.62 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 157.62 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.