Earsham Drive is in King'S Lynn and in King'S Lynn And West Norfolk district. PE30 3UZ 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 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Earsham Drive, King's Lynn, PE30 3UZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE30 3UU, PE30 3SZ, PE30 3EX, PE30 3UT, PE30 3EZ, PE30 3HA, PE30 3EQ, PE30 3SR, PE30 3YD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE30 3UZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 51.4% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 51% | 48.6% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 40.7% | 35.4% | -5.3% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.1% | 41.1% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 3.1% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 18.8% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| Widowed | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 | 51% | 46.4% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 35% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 15% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 17% | 18.8% | 1.8% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 9.4% | -10.2% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 19.8% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 9.4% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.1% | 17.2% | -2.9% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 25% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 95.9% | 91.4% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 10.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 93.4% | 89.1% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 5% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 5% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 89.1% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 5% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Earsham Drive was 100.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 154.5% higher than the Gaywood North Bank average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Earsham Drive has the 2nd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Gaywood North Bank and the 84th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Earsham Drive, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2025-05-12 | £157,434 |
| 2 Earsham Drive, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-03-14 | £196,839 |
| 24 Earsham Drive, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-08-27 | £228,218 |
| 28 Earsham Drive, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-03-31 | £125,862 |
| 16 Earsham Drive, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2017-11-21 | £295,445 |
PE30 3UZ 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,339 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reffley Academy Reffley Lane , PE30 3SF | 3out of 4 | 201 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gaywood Primary School Field Lane , PE30 4AY | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martha's Catholic Primary School Field Lane , Gaywood PE30 4AY | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wootton Junior School Hall Lane , South Wootton PE30 3JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wootton Infant School 9 Church Lane , South Wootton PE30 3LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,213 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 | 941 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII Academy Gaywood Road , PE30 2QB | - not rated | 2,238 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Lynn Academy Queen Mary Road , PE30 4QG | 2out of 4 | 2,447 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 | 2,446 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill Park Complex Needs School Winston Churchill Drive , Fairstead PE30 4RP | 3out of 4 | 2,080 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fen Rivers Academy Kilhams Way , PE30 2HU | - not rated | 2,744 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Visiting Teacher Service West , Gaywood PE30 5DR | - not rated | 3,752 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marleys Cafe Ltd | Unit 2, Rainbow Centre | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orb & Sceptre | 361 Wootton Road, King's Lynn | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King | 38 Reffley Lane, King's Lynn | 302 yd | |
| Reffley Fish Bar | 36 Reffley Lane, King's Lynn | 302 yd | |
| Fortune House | 281 Wootton Road, King's Lynn | 767 yd | |
| Crispins | Unit 1, Rainbow Centre | 982 yd | |
| South Wootton Takeaway | 17 Nursery Lane, South Wootton | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 301 Wootton Road, King's Lynn | 775 yd | |
| Asda Stores | ASDA, Unit 5 | 982 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reffley Academy REFFLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL REFFLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL REFFLEY LANE | grass pitches | 214 yd |
| St Marthas Catholic Primary School FIELD LANE | grass pitches | 1,012 yd |
| Springwood High School QUEENSWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,053 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 | 59.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 49.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.