Saddlebow Road is in King'S Lynn and in King'S Lynn And West Norfolk district. PE30 5BQ 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 5BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE30 5JW, PE30 5JN, PE30 5EA, PE30 5LU, PE30 5JP, PE30 5JR, PE30 5LX, PE30 5FP, PE30 5DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE30 5BQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 51.1% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.9% | 48.9% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 32.7% | 30.2% | -2.5% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 47.2% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 5% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 11% | 13.2% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 41.1% | 48.2% | 7.1% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 37.2% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 17% | 9.6% | -7.4% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 4.3% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 35.3% | 23.6% | -11.7% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 13.2% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 15.1% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 13.2% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 26.4% | 15.4% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 9.7% | 3.1% | -6.6% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.2% | 87.9% | -7.3% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 77.9% 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 | 87.3% | 77.9% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| European Union | 10.3% | 14.3% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.3% | 77.7% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 10% | 8.1% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.1% | 76.7% | -19.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 6.6% | 0.3% | 6.3% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 21.6% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 55.5% | 46.2% | 9.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Saddlebow Road was 147.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.0% higher than the Gaywood Chase average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Saddlebow Road has the 25th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Gaywood Chase and the 47th highest crime rate of 485 local areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 99.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Saddlebow Road, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-12-11 | £148,295 |
| 41 Saddlebow Road, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-03-29 | £141,234 |
| 21 Saddlebow Road, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £99,995 | 2012-02-17 | £176,886 |
| 7 Saddlebow Road, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2008-07-25 | £186,655 |
| 41 Saddlebow Road, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2006-06-23 | £184,440 |
PE30 5BQ 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 | 143 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 1,050 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 CofE Primary School, Kings Lynn Saddlebow Road , South Lynn PE30 5BN | - not rated | 465 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Academy Saddlebow Road , South Lynn PE30 5BN | 3out of 4 | 465 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars Church of England Primary School Whitefriars Road , PE30 5AH | - not rated | 515 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy Whitefriars Road , PE30 5AH | 4out of 4 | 515 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greyfriars Primary School, King's Lynn London Road , PE30 5PY | - not rated | 762 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Park High School Queen Mary Road , Gaywood PE30 4QG | - not rated | 1,763 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Lynn Academy Queen Mary Road , PE30 4QG | 3out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII Academy Gaywood Road , PE30 2QB | - not rated | 1,986 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII Academy Gaywood Road , PE30 2QB | - not rated | 1,987 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII School Gaywood Road , PE30 2QB | - not rated | 1,987 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 1,822 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Tutorial Centre Providence Street , PE30 5ET | - not rated | 735 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Visiting Teacher Service West , Gaywood PE30 5DR | - not rated | 983 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fen Rivers Academy Kilhams Way , PE30 2HU | 2out of 4 | 2,865 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silfield School 85 Gayton Road , Gaywood PE30 4EH | - not rated | 2,871 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fen Rivers Academy Kilhams Way , PE30 2HU | - not rated | 2,912 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Gourmet | 5 Out South Gates, King's Lynn | 333 yd | |
| Starbucks | Kellard Place, King's Lynn | 354 yd | |
| Paulinas Coffee Shop Limited | 58 London Road, King's Lynn | 507 yd | |
| The Daily Grind | 52 London Road, King's Lynn | 560 yd | |
| Yanka's Kitchen | 4 London Road, King's Lynn | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gatehouse | Kellard Place, King's Lynn | 354 yd | |
| London Porter House | 78 London Road, King's Lynn | 530 yd | |
| The Crossways | 55 South Everard Street, King's Lynn | 577 yd | |
| The Lord Napier | 1 Guanock Terrace, King's Lynn | 592 yd | |
| Live & Let Live Public House | The Live And Let Live, 18 Windsor Road | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rumbles | 16 Wisbech Road, King's Lynn | 54 yd | |
| Taste of China | 23 Wisbech Road, King's Lynn | 121 yd | |
| Portland Plaice Fish And Chips | 30 Portland Place, King's Lynn | 230 yd | |
| Spice Inn | 2 London Road, King's Lynn | 764 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab House & Fish Bar | 127 London Road, King's Lynn | 786 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arnolds Gym And Fitness Centre SOUTHGATES ROUNDABOUT | health and fitness suite | 323 yd |
| Whitefriars C E Primary Academy WHITEFRIARS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 511 yd |
| Tower Health & Beauty Clinic (Closed) 1b 1b Tower Place | health and fitness suite | 996 yd |
| The Walks Stadium KING'S LYNN FOOTBALL CLUB LTD KING'S LYNN FOOTBALL CLUB LTD TENNYSON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,018 yd |
| West Lynn St. Peters Road | grass pitches | 1,082 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 | 151.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.97 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 29 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.06 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.