Marsh Lane is in King'S Lynn and in King'S Lynn And West Norfolk district. PE30 3AE 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 Marsh Lane, King's Lynn, PE30 3AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE30 3AD, PE30 3AJ, PE30 3FA, PE30 3AF, PE30 3AQ, PE30 3PQ, PE30 3PH, PE30 3AG, PE30 3BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE30 3AE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 50.3% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 45.7% | 49.7% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 28.3% | 37.7% | 9.4% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 43.3% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 13.1% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 4.3% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (89.9%) 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 | 39.6% | 50.1% | 10.5% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 39.8% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 7.6% | -9.5% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 28.3% | 13.9% | -14.4% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 10.3% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 18.7% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 8.4% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 19.6% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 26.7% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 99.3% | 92.3% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 85.7% 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 | 97.5% | 85.7% | -11.8% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 8.6% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 85.7% | -11.8% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 5.2% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.2% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marsh Lane was 39.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.5% higher than the Gaywood North Bank average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marsh Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Gaywood North Bank and the 228th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Marsh Lane, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-03-28 | £265,276 |
| 58 Marsh Lane, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2025-03-14 | £262,273 |
| 32 Marsh Lane, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2024-11-22 | £207,923 |
| 40 Marsh Lane, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2024-10-23 | £210,498 |
| 54 Marsh Lane, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-09-10 | £258,387 |
PE30 3AE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 233 |
| Part-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,415 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 | 852 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martha's Catholic Primary School Field Lane , Gaywood PE30 4AY | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wootton Junior School Hall Lane , South Wootton PE30 3JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reffley Academy Reffley Lane , PE30 3SF | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wootton Infant School 9 Church Lane , South Wootton PE30 3LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,487 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwood High School Queensway , Gaywood PE30 4AW | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII Academy Gaywood Road , PE30 2QB | - not rated | 1,380 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Lynn Academy Queen Mary Road , PE30 4QG | 2out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,546 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fen Rivers Academy Kilhams Way , PE30 2HU | - not rated | 1,670 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Park Complex Needs School Winston Churchill Drive , Fairstead PE30 4RP | 3out of 4 | 2,331 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Visiting Teacher Service West , Gaywood PE30 5DR | - not rated | 2,787 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | 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 | 691 yd | |
| Lynnsport | Greenpark Avenue, Columbia Way, King's Lynn | 691 yd | |
| Alive Lynnsport Kajet Skatepark & Music Community | Alive Lynnsport, Greenpark Avenue | 691 yd | |
| Heros Gym Ltd | 23 Bryggen Road, North Lynn Industrial Estate | 706 yd | |
| The Happy Carrot | 11 Bergen Way, North Lynn Industrial Estate | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse | 9 Wootton Road, Gaywood | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune House | 281 Wootton Road, King's Lynn | 459 yd | |
| Top Chef | 7A Wootton Road, Gaywood | 944 yd | |
| Gaywood Pizza House | 16 Wootton Road, Gaywood | 982 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 22 Wootton Road, Gaywood | 982 yd | |
| River Lane Fish Bar | 1 River Lane, Gaywood | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 301 Wootton Road, King's Lynn | 456 yd | |
| Tesco | St Faiths Drive, Gaywood | 1,030 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| River Lane Playing Fields River Lane | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| Alive Leisure Lynnsport GREENPARK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, tennis courts | 694 yd |
| Heros Gym BRYGGEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 704 yd |
| St Marthas Catholic Primary School FIELD LANE | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Everlast Fitness Club (Kings Lynn) SHIELD PARK SHIELD PARK HAMBURG WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 815 yd |
| Springwood High School QUEENSWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,020 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 | 56 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.