Wisbech Road, King's Lynn, PE30 5JS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE30 5JS 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%

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 5JS, 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%

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.

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%

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.

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Wisbech Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wisbech Road was 38.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.8% lower than the Gaywood Chase average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Wisbech Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Gaywood Chase and the 231st highest crime rate of 485 local areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.1%.

🔎 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 5JS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 10/10 (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) - 6/10 (average )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Wisbech Road are based on 164 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 Wisbech Road, King's Lynn, PE30 5JS

Estimated Average Property Prices for PE30 5JS

Average Price
£224,959

Semi-Detached
£213,870

Terraced
£225,325

Detached
£252,314

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wisbech Road

Average Price
£173,080

Semi-Detached
£172,428

Terraced
£156,113

Detached
£295,540

Flats/Maisonettes
£144,604

Other
£264,489

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wisbech Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
53 Wisbech Road, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£213,000	2025-03-31	£217,985
61 Wisbech Road, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2022-11-02	£163,868
Belmont Wisbech Road, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£246,000	2022-02-04	£261,494
59 Wisbech Road, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2021-01-06	£217,567
Tuxford House Wisbech Road, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£199,950	2017-09-04	£252,216

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PE30 5JS

Employment

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

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	1,191 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	319 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	319 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Whitefriars Church of England Primary School Whitefriars Road , PE30 5AH	- not rated	641 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy Whitefriars Road , PE30 5AH	4out of 4	641 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Greyfriars Primary School, King's Lynn London Road , PE30 5PY	- not rated	923 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Park High School Queen Mary Road , Gaywood PE30 4QG	- not rated	1,947 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
King's Lynn Academy Queen Mary Road , PE30 4QG	3out of 4	1,947 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
King Edward VII Academy Gaywood Road , PE30 2QB	- not rated	2,161 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
King Edward VII Academy Gaywood Road , PE30 2QB	- not rated	2,161 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
King Edward VII School Gaywood Road , PE30 2QB	- not rated	2,161 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	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	1,991 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Senior Tutorial Centre Providence Street , PE30 5ET	- not rated	883 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Visiting Teacher Service West , Gaywood PE30 5DR	- not rated	1,062 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fen Rivers Academy Kilhams Way , PE30 2HU	2out of 4	2,985 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Fen Rivers Academy Kilhams Way , PE30 2HU	- not rated	3,029 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Silfield School 85 Gayton Road , Gaywood PE30 4EH	- not rated	3,056 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Royal Gourmet	5 Out South Gates, King's Lynn	515 yd
Starbucks	Kellard Place, King's Lynn	530 yd
Costa Coffee	Clenchwarton Road, West Lynn	653 yd
Paulinas Coffee Shop Limited	58 London Road, King's Lynn	685 yd
The Daily Grind	52 London Road, King's Lynn	738 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Gatehouse	Kellard Place, King's Lynn	530 yd
London Porter House	78 London Road, King's Lynn	705 yd
The Crossways	55 South Everard Street, King's Lynn	737 yd
The Lord Napier	1 Guanock Terrace, King's Lynn	771 yd
Live & Let Live Public House	The Live And Let Live, 18 Windsor Road	887 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Taste of China	23 Wisbech Road, King's Lynn	79 yd
Portland Plaice Fish And Chips	30 Portland Place, King's Lynn	105 yd
Rumbles	16 Wisbech Road, King's Lynn	175 yd
Spice Inn	2 London Road, King's Lynn	924 yd
Istanbul Kebab House & Fish Bar	127 London Road, King's Lynn	935 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Arnolds Gym And Fitness Centre SOUTHGATES ROUNDABOUT	health and fitness suite	505 yd
Whitefriars C E Primary Academy WHITEFRIARS ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	637 yd
West Lynn St. Peters Road	grass pitches	1,080 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	95.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	95.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	95.0%

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	72.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	169.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	27.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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