Saddlebow Road is in King'S Lynn and in King'S Lynn And West Norfolk district. PE30 5BH is located in the South & West Lynn 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 Saddlebow Road, King's Lynn, PE30 5BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE30 5BL, PE30 5BJ, PE30 5EA, PE30 5DP, PE30 5DH, PE30 5JS, PE30 5JT, PE30 5JP, PE30 5BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE30 5BH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 47.8% | 49.3% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 52.2% | 50.7% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 5BH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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 | 37.4% | 44.2% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 37.6% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 10.7% | -4.4% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 39.7% | 46.3% | 6.6% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 42.4% | 39.3% | -3.1% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 12.4% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 1.6% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.1% | 26.3% | -9.8% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 13% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 13.3% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 18.4% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.4% | 20.5% | 12.1% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 9.7% | 3.8% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 96.9% | 88.3% | -8.6% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 69.5% 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 | 79.7% | 69.5% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| European Union | 17.3% | 21.6% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 15.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.7% | 69.1% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 15.9% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 7% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 6% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.1% | 76.7% | -24.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 12% | 0.3% | 11.7% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Saddlebow Road was 51.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.8% lower than the Gaywood Chase average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Saddlebow Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Gaywood Chase and the 182nd highest crime rate of 484 local areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Saddlebow Road, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,500 | 2025-02-24 | £208,978 |
| 18 Saddlebow Road, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-10-24 | £269,331 |
| 34 Saddlebow Road, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,495 | 2023-05-26 | £181,267 |
| 57 Saddlebow Road, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-05-30 | £138,335 |
| 30 Saddlebow Road, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-01-08 | £193,845 |
| Full-Time Employee | 190 |
| Part-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,194 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Academy Saddlebow Road , South Lynn PE30 5BN | 3out of 4 | 315 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy Whitefriars Road , PE30 5AH | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greyfriars Academy London Road , PE30 5PY | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lynn Primary School St Peter's Road , West Lynn PE34 3JL | 2out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastgate Academy Littleport Terrace , PE30 1QA | 4out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Lynn Academy Queen Mary Road , PE30 4QG | 2out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII Academy Gaywood Road , PE30 2QB | - not rated | 2,163 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwood High School Queensway , Gaywood PE30 4AW | 3out of 4 | 3,505 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,993 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting Teacher Service West , Gaywood PE30 5DR | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fen Rivers Academy Kilhams Way , PE30 2HU | - not rated | 3,033 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Park Complex Needs School Winston Churchill Drive , Fairstead PE30 4RP | 3out of 4 | 3,526 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Kellard Place, King's Lynn | 437 yd | |
| Royal Gourmet | 5 Out South Gates, King's Lynn | 471 yd | |
| Paulinas Coffee Shop Limited | 58 London Road, King's Lynn | 647 yd | |
| The Daily Grind | 52 London Road, King's Lynn | 701 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Clenchwarton Road, West Lynn | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gatehouse | Kellard Place, King's Lynn | 437 yd | |
| London Porter House | 78 London Road, King's Lynn | 675 yd | |
| The Lord Napier | 1 Guanock Terrace, King's Lynn | 729 yd | |
| The Crossways | 55 South Everard Street, King's Lynn | 731 yd | |
| Live & Let Live Public House | The Live And Let Live, 18 Windsor Road | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of China | 23 Wisbech Road, King's Lynn | 151 yd | |
| Rumbles | 16 Wisbech Road, King's Lynn | 188 yd | |
| Portland Plaice Fish And Chips | 30 Portland Place, King's Lynn | 238 yd | |
| Spice Inn | 2 London Road, King's Lynn | 916 yd | |
| Tea And The Gang Artisan Tea Shop | 3 Paxman Road, Hardwick Industrial Estate | 923 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arnolds Gym And Fitness Centre SOUTHGATES ROUNDABOUT | health and fitness suite | 458 yd |
| Whitefriars C E Primary Academy WHITEFRIARS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 666 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 | 64.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.