Riverside is in King'S Lynn and in King'S Lynn And West Norfolk district. PE30 3AA is located in the Gaywood North Bank 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 Riverside, King's Lynn, PE30 3AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE30 4DW, PE30 3AB, PE30 3AH, PE30 4BU, PE30 4WJ, PE30 3AQ, PE30 4WL, PE30 4BY, PE30 3BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE30 3AA has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 48.8% | 50% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51.3% | 50% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 27.7% | 37.5% | 9.8% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.8% | 45.5% | -10.3% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 9.9% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 5.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 38.1% | 46.5% | 8.4% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 42.2% | 35.6% | -6.6% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 15% | 12.6% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.7% | 21.4% | -12.3% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 13.8% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 15.7% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 20.3% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 19.6% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.1% | 94.1% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 87.5% 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 | 95.6% | 87.5% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 9.4% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| 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 | 95.6% | 87.5% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.5% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 23.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Riverside was 48.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.7% lower than the Gaywood Chase average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Riverside has the 10th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Gaywood Chase and the 185th highest crime rate of 485 local areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Riverside, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-12-11 | £330,175 |
| 5 Riverside, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2016-12-13 | £387,708 |
| 9 Riverside, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2015-11-23 | £99,652 |
| 5 Riverside, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2015-04-24 | £401,554 |
| 6 Riverside, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £185,500 | 2004-11-26 | £359,168 |
PE30 3AA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 158 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| 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 | 2,381 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaywood Primary School Field Lane , PE30 4AY | 3out of 4 | 490 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gaywood Community Primary School Field Lane , PE30 4AY | - not rated | 490 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gaywood Junior School Field Lane , PE30 4AY | - not rated | 490 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martha's Catholic Primary School, Kings Lynn Field Lane , Gaywood PE30 4AY | - not rated | 511 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martha's Catholic Primary School Field Lane , Gaywood PE30 4AY | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwood High School Queensway , Gaywood PE30 4AW | - not rated | 631 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwood High School Queensway , Gaywood PE30 4AW | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII Academy Gaywood Road , PE30 2QB | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII School Gaywood Road , PE30 2QB | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII Academy Gaywood Road , PE30 2QB | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,489 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderman Jackson School Marsh Lane , Gaywood PE30 3AE | - not rated | 321 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Area Pupil Referral Unit Field Lane , PE30 4AY | - not rated | 457 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silfield School 85 Gayton Road , Gaywood PE30 4EH | - not rated | 909 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fen Rivers Academy Kilhams Way , PE30 2HU | 2out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fen Rivers Academy Kilhams Way , PE30 2HU | - not rated | 1,929 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelicans Hockey Club | Green Park Avenue, Columbia Way | 661 yd | |
| Lynnsport | Greenpark Avenue, Columbia Way, King's Lynn | 661 yd | |
| Alive Lynnsport Kajet Skatepark & Music Community | Alive Lynnsport, Greenpark Avenue | 661 yd | |
| Amy's Restaurant | 26-28 Wootton Road, Gaywood | 780 yd | |
| The Cabin | Springwood High School, Queensway | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse | 9 Wootton Road, Gaywood | 750 yd | |
| Gaywood Conservative Club | 7 Gayton Road, Gaywood | 890 yd | |
| The Wildfowler | 32 Gayton Road, King's Lynn | 983 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune House | 281 Wootton Road, King's Lynn | 612 yd | |
| Top Chef | 7A Wootton Road, Gaywood | 750 yd | |
| Gaywood Pizza House | 16 Wootton Road, Gaywood | 780 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 22 Wootton Road, Gaywood | 780 yd | |
| River Lane Fish Bar | 1 River Lane, Gaywood | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 301 Wootton Road, King's Lynn | 612 yd | |
| Tesco | St Faiths Drive, Gaywood | 867 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| River Lane Playing Fields River Lane | grass pitches | 401 yd |
| St Marthas Catholic Primary School FIELD LANE | grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Alive Leisure Lynnsport GREENPARK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, tennis courts | 664 yd |
| Springwood High School QUEENSWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 775 yd |
| Heros Gym BRYGGEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 940 yd |
| Everlast Fitness Club (Kings Lynn) SHIELD PARK SHIELD PARK HAMBURG WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,073 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.