Panton Close is in King'S Lynn and in King'S Lynn And West Norfolk district. PE30 5NB 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 Panton Close, King's Lynn, PE30 5NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE30 5JY, PE30 5LA, PE30 5JU, PE30 5JT, PE30 5LD, PE30 5BN, PE30 5GB, PE30 5LP, PE30 5LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE30 5NB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.3% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.7% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 5NB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% 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 | 44.9% | 49.2% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.7% | 28.3% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -15.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 16.4% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 7.3% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 2% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.9% | 38.4% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -10.0% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 32.3% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 13% | 18.6% | 5.6% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 9.9% | 7.9% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
In the area around PE30 5NB this area, 29.4% 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 12.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.7% | 29.4% | -14.3% | 18.2% | 11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 16.7% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 20.8% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 5.3% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 11% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.1% | 12.7% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -21.1% |
| Other | 9.8% | 4.1% | -5.7% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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 | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.5% | 96% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 79.8% 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 | 89.9% | 79.8% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 14.7% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 79.3% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 13.7% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 4% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 2.4% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.1% | 76.7% | -32.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 4% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Lithuania | 6.7% | 0.3% | 6.4% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 37.7% | 13.5% | 24.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.8% | 37.2% | 16.6% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Panton Close was 123.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.2% lower than the Gaywood Chase average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Panton Close has the 27th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Gaywood Chase and the 65th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 85.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Panton Close, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2022-08-04 | £98,654 |
| 2 Panton Close, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2019-06-17 | £85,966 |
PE30 5NB area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,413 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 | 244 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy Whitefriars Road , PE30 5AH | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greyfriars Academy London Road , PE30 5PY | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lynn Primary School St Peter's Road , West Lynn PE34 3JL | 2out of 4 | 1,654 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastgate Academy Littleport Terrace , PE30 1QA | 4out of 4 | 1,939 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 | 2,219 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII Academy Gaywood Road , PE30 2QB | - not rated | 2,419 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwood High School Queensway , Gaywood PE30 4AW | 3out of 4 | 3,775 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 | 2,242 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 | 1,217 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fen Rivers Academy Kilhams Way , PE30 2HU | - not rated | 3,208 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Park Complex Needs School Winston Churchill Drive , Fairstead PE30 4RP | 3out of 4 | 3,790 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Clenchwarton Road, West Lynn | 634 yd | |
| Starbucks | Kellard Place, King's Lynn | 710 yd | |
| Royal Gourmet | 5 Out South Gates, King's Lynn | 725 yd | |
| Paulinas Coffee Shop Limited | 58 London Road, King's Lynn | 898 yd | |
| The Daily Grind | 52 London Road, King's Lynn | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gatehouse | Kellard Place, King's Lynn | 710 yd | |
| London Porter House | 78 London Road, King's Lynn | 920 yd | |
| The Crossways | 55 South Everard Street, King's Lynn | 956 yd | |
| The Lord Napier | 1 Guanock Terrace, King's Lynn | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Plaice Fish And Chips | 30 Portland Place, King's Lynn | 267 yd | |
| Taste of China | 23 Wisbech Road, King's Lynn | 298 yd | |
| Rumbles | 16 Wisbech Road, King's Lynn | 392 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arnolds Gym And Fitness Centre SOUTHGATES ROUNDABOUT | health and fitness suite | 714 yd |
| Whitefriars C E Primary Academy WHITEFRIARS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 852 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 | 82.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 64.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 64.3% |
| 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.91 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.