Metcalf Avenue is in King'S Lynn and in King'S Lynn And West Norfolk district. PE30 5JT 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 Metcalf Avenue, King's Lynn, PE30 5JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE30 5JY, PE30 5JZ, PE30 5JS, PE30 5JU, PE30 5LP, PE30 5NB, PE30 5BH, PE30 5BN, PE30 5BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PE30 5JT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 54% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 47.2% | 46% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 | 51.4% | 41.1% | -10.3% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.8% | 39.7% | 9.9% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 12.6% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.4% | 48.2% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 30.4% | -6.3% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 12% | 16.6% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 5JT this area, 35.6% 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 13%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.1% | 35.6% | 4.5% | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 13% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 18.1% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 11.6% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.5% | 13% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -20.8% |
| Other | 11% | 5.6% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.7% | 94.3% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 85.2% 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 | 86.7% | 85.2% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| European Union | 10.9% | 12.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 85.2% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 3.2% | -2.0% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 1.6% | -4.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.5% | 76.7% | -26.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 5.8% | 0.3% | 5.5% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 6.7% | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 33.5% | 13.5% | 20.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Metcalf Avenue was 71.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.3% lower than the Gaywood Chase average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Metcalf Avenue has the 18th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Gaywood Chase and the 116th highest crime rate of 485 local areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Metcalf Avenue, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2026-02-27 | £162,000 |
| 5 Metcalf Avenue, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-02-20 | £168,146 |
| 11 Metcalf Avenue, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-10-03 | £180,658 |
| 28 Metcalf Avenue, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-12-08 | £156,342 |
| 3 Metcalf Avenue, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-02-16 | £145,229 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 58 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 58 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,289 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 | 217 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 | 217 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars Church of England Primary School Whitefriars Road , PE30 5AH | - not rated | 741 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy Whitefriars Road , PE30 5AH | 4out of 4 | 741 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greyfriars Primary School, King's Lynn London Road , PE30 5PY | - not rated | 1,014 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 | 2,012 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Lynn Academy Queen Mary Road , PE30 4QG | 3out of 4 | 2,012 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII Academy Gaywood Road , PE30 2QB | - not rated | 2,244 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII Academy Gaywood Road , PE30 2QB | - not rated | 2,245 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII School Gaywood Road , PE30 2QB | - not rated | 2,245 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 | 2,078 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 | 979 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Visiting Teacher Service West , Gaywood PE30 5DR | - not rated | 1,165 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fen Rivers Academy Kilhams Way , PE30 2HU | 2out of 4 | 3,087 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silfield School 85 Gayton Road , Gaywood PE30 4EH | - not rated | 3,118 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fen Rivers Academy Kilhams Way , PE30 2HU | - not rated | 3,131 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Kellard Place, King's Lynn | 576 yd | |
| Royal Gourmet | 5 Out South Gates, King's Lynn | 591 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Clenchwarton Road, West Lynn | 682 yd | |
| Paulinas Coffee Shop Limited | 58 London Road, King's Lynn | 765 yd | |
| The Daily Grind | 52 London Road, King's Lynn | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gatehouse | Kellard Place, King's Lynn | 576 yd | |
| London Porter House | 78 London Road, King's Lynn | 788 yd | |
| The Crossways | 55 South Everard Street, King's Lynn | 829 yd | |
| The Lord Napier | 1 Guanock Terrace, King's Lynn | 850 yd | |
| Live & Let Live Public House | The Live And Let Live, 18 Windsor Road | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of China | 23 Wisbech Road, King's Lynn | 176 yd | |
| Portland Plaice Fish And Chips | 30 Portland Place, King's Lynn | 190 yd | |
| Rumbles | 16 Wisbech Road, King's Lynn | 264 yd | |
| Spice Inn | 2 London Road, King's Lynn | 1,016 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab House & Fish Bar | 127 London Road, King's Lynn | 1,031 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arnolds Gym And Fitness Centre SOUTHGATES ROUNDABOUT | health and fitness suite | 579 yd |
| Whitefriars C E Primary Academy WHITEFRIARS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 737 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 | 72.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 56.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.