Kirstead is in King'S Lynn and in King'S Lynn And West Norfolk district. PE30 4XF is located in the Fairstead 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 Kirstead, King's Lynn, PE30 4XF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE30 4XB, PE30 4XG, PE30 4UP, PE30 4XA, PE30 4UN, PE30 4XD, PE30 4UL, PE30 4ES, PE30 4UQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE30 4XF 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 | 50.6% | 50% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50% | 0.6% | 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 | 32.6% | 34.8% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 48% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1.6% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 10.9% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 43.7% | 47.1% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 35% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 10.5% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 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 | 26.4% | 23.4% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 11.3% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 12.9% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 12.5% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 31.6% | 17.8% | 33.8% | -2.2% |
| Other | 12.6% | 3.9% | -8.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 6% | 9.8% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 7% | 12% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 10.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 80.4% | 69.9% | -10.5% | 81.4% | -11.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 66.6% 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 | 76.3% | 66.6% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -16.6% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 10.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.4% | 20.1% | 8.7% | 5.6% | 14.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.3% | 66.3% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 20% | 17.8% | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 1.6% | -2.5% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.9% | 5.1% | -8.8% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 7% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.5% | 76.7% | -15.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 6.9% | 0.3% | 6.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| South-East Asia | 4.7% | 0.2% | 4.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 58.9% | 46.2% | 12.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kirstead was 31.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.3% lower than the Fairstead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kirstead has the 9th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Fairstead and the 194th lowest crime rate of 484 local areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Kirstead, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2025-08-01 | £154,500 |
| 17 Kirstead, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-10-30 | £165,874 |
| 1 Kirstead, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2023-09-28 | £186,530 |
| 32 Kirstead, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-08-16 | £164,695 |
| 26 Kirstead, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2022-05-23 | £186,197 |
PE30 4XF 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 53 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,008 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School William Booth Road , Fairstead PE30 4RR | 3out of 4 | 259 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martha's Catholic Primary School Field Lane , Gaywood PE30 4AY | 3out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gaywood Primary School Field Lane , PE30 4AY | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak Academy Parkway , Gaywood PE30 4QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Junior School Parkway , Gaywood PE30 4QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,386 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Lynn Academy Queen Mary Road , PE30 4QG | 2out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII Academy Gaywood Road , PE30 2QB | - not rated | 2,118 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 | 2,325 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 | 251 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Visiting Teacher Service West , Gaywood PE30 5DR | - not rated | 3,462 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fen Rivers Academy Kilhams Way , PE30 2HU | - not rated | 3,499 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust, Gayton Road | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Takeaway | Golden Fish Bar, 1 Centre Point | 403 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fairstead Community Primary School WILLIAM BOOTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 349 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 66.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.