Friars Street, King's Lynn, PE30 5AP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE30 5AP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.5%	50.9%	2.4%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	51.5%	49.1%	-2.4%	49.0%	0.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around PE30 5AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	35.7%	48.4%	12.7%	37.9%	10.5%
Married: Opposite sex	37.6%	22.1%	-15.5%	44.2%	-22.1%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	0.8%	2.9%	2.1%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	16.7%	19.3%	2.6%	9.1%	10.2%
Widowed	8.9%	7%	-1.9%	6.1%	0.9%

Health

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	34.7%	35.2%	0.5%	48.4%	-13.2%
Good health	41.9%	39%	-2.9%	33.6%	5.4%
Fair health	16.8%	20.7%	3.9%	12.7%	8.0%
Bad health	5.8%	4.5%	-1.3%	4.0%	0.5%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around PE30 5AP this area, 29% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	29.1%	29%	-0.1%	18.2%	10.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.7%	16.7%	0.0%	9.6%	7.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.7%	17.1%	0.4%	13.4%	3.7%
Apprenticeship	3.5%	2.4%	-1.1%	5.3%	-2.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.3%	15.1%	5.8%	16.9%	-1.8%
Degree or Similar	15.1%	18%	2.9%	33.8%	-15.8%
Other	9.7%	1.6%	-8.1%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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)
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99%	98.3%	-0.7%	81.4%	16.9%
Other	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 80.6% 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	85.6%	80.6%	-5.0%	83.2%	-2.6%
European Union	12%	15.2%	3.2%	6.1%	9.1%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	1.4%	0.7%	0.8%	0.6%
Africa	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.4%	2.1%	0.7%	1.3%	0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	85.6%	80.3%	-5.3%	83.2%	-2.9%
10+ Years	1.7%	9.7%	8.0%	9.8%	-0.1%
5-10 Years	4.1%	4.8%	0.7%	2.9%	1.9%
2-5 Years	6.5%	4.5%	-2.0%	2.2%	2.3%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	0.7%	-1.4%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	51%	76.7%	-25.7%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Lithuania	11.1%	0.3%	10.8%
Romania	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Other EU countries	2.1%	1.5%	0.6%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	30.9%	13.5%	17.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.5%	37.2%	9.3%
Christian	45.1%	46.2%	-1.1%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	7.6%	6.0%	1.6%

Safety

Is Friars Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Friars Street was 154.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.1% lower than the Gaywood Chase average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Friars Street has the 25th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Gaywood Chase and the 50th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,200

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in PE30 5AP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Friars Street are based on 116 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for King'S Lynn And West Norfolk.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Friars Street, King's Lynn, PE30 5AP

Estimated Average Property Prices for PE30 5AP

Average Price
£189,266

Semi-Detached
£196,766

Terraced
£205,216

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£124,374

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Friars Street

Average Price
£161,523

Semi-Detached
£200,906

Terraced
£198,316

Detached
£202,371

Flats/Maisonettes
£108,906

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Friars Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
53 Friars Street, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building	£124,000	2025-05-23	£124,000
67 Friars Street, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building	£130,000	2024-08-09	£128,919
42 Friars Street, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building	£200,000	2024-07-12	£202,979
77 Friars Street, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building	£140,000	2024-04-16	£143,151
45 Friars Street, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building	£215,000	2023-07-28	£211,672

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PE30 5AP

Employment

PE30 5AP 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	73
Retired	67
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	21
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Looking after home or family	13
Other	9
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	32
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	32
Human health and social work activities	22
Education	15
Construction	13
Transport and storage	11
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Other	5
Financial and insurance activities	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	594 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy Whitefriars Road , PE30 5AH	3out of 4	43 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Greyfriars Academy London Road , PE30 5PY	3out of 4	378 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's Church of England Academy Saddlebow Road , South Lynn PE30 5BN	3out of 4	918 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Eastgate Academy Littleport Terrace , PE30 1QA	4out of 4	1,120 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
West Lynn Primary School St Peter's Road , West Lynn PE34 3JL	2out of 4	1,210 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King's Lynn Academy Queen Mary Road , PE30 4QG	2out of 4	1,529 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
King Edward VII Academy Gaywood Road , PE30 2QB	- not rated	1,627 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Springwood High School Queensway , Gaywood PE30 4AW	3out of 4	3,044 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The College of West Anglia Tennyson Avenue , PE30 2QW	- not rated	1,437 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Visiting Teacher Service West , Gaywood PE30 5DR	- not rated	527 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Fen Rivers Academy Kilhams Way , PE30 2HU	- not rated	2,436 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Churchill Park Complex Needs School Winston Churchill Drive , Fairstead PE30 4RP	3out of 4	3,260 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Paulinas Coffee Shop Limited	58 London Road, King's Lynn	200 yd
Royal Gourmet	5 Out South Gates, King's Lynn	215 yd
The Daily Grind	52 London Road, King's Lynn	222 yd
Yanka's Kitchen	4 London Road, King's Lynn	325 yd
The Connection Project CIC	28 Bridge Street, King's Lynn	416 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Crossways	55 South Everard Street, King's Lynn	139 yd
London Porter House	78 London Road, King's Lynn	175 yd
The Lord Napier	1 Guanock Terrace, King's Lynn	264 yd
King's Lynn Conservative Club Ltd	11/12 London Road, King's Lynn	325 yd
Live & Let Live Public House	The Live And Let Live, 18 Windsor Road	336 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Spice Inn	2 London Road, King's Lynn	325 yd
Istanbul Kebab House & Fish Bar	127 London Road, King's Lynn	338 yd
Rumbles	16 Wisbech Road, King's Lynn	431 yd
Taste of China	23 Wisbech Road, King's Lynn	522 yd
Portland Plaice Fish And Chips	30 Portland Place, King's Lynn	579 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	St Dominics Square, King's Lynn	862 yd
Heron Foods	12 - 14 St Dominics Square, King's Lynn	865 yd
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Coburg Street, King's Lynn	1,047 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Whitefriars C E Primary Academy WHITEFRIARS ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	131 yd
Arnolds Gym And Fitness Centre SOUTHGATES ROUNDABOUT	health and fitness suite	229 yd
Tower Health & Beauty Clinic (Closed) 1b 1b Tower Place	health and fitness suite	573 yd
The Walks Stadium KING'S LYNN FOOTBALL CLUB LTD KING'S LYNN FOOTBALL CLUB LTD TENNYSON ROAD	grass pitches	653 yd
St James Swimming And Fitness Centre SWIMMING POOL SWIMMING POOL BLACKFRIARS STREET	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	736 yd
West Lynn St. Peters Road	grass pitches	904 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	175.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	940 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	940 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	151.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	940 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.