Holcombe Avenue, King's Lynn, PE30 5NY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE30 5NY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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	49.7%	49.4%	-0.3%	51.0%	-1.6%
Male	50.3%	50.6%	0.3%	49.0%	1.6%

Partnership Status

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	34.5%	29.6%	-4.9%	37.9%	-8.3%
Married: Opposite sex	44%	45.4%	1.4%	44.2%	1.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	3.5%	2.3%	-1.2%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	9.5%	15.4%	5.9%	9.1%	6.3%
Widowed	8.5%	5.4%	-3.1%	6.1%	-0.7%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	43%	45.7%	2.7%	48.4%	-2.7%
Good health	37.8%	31.5%	-6.3%	33.6%	-2.1%
Fair health	15.9%	17.4%	1.5%	12.7%	4.7%
Bad health	3.4%	4.4%	1.0%	4.0%	0.4%
Very bad health	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.2%	-0.3%

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 20.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	26.1%	20.9%	-5.2%	18.2%	2.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.1%	12%	-2.1%	9.6%	2.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.9%	15.5%	-1.4%	13.4%	2.1%
Apprenticeship	6.7%	8.5%	1.8%	5.3%	3.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.2%	19.8%	3.6%	16.9%	2.9%
Degree or Similar	15.5%	20.2%	4.7%	33.8%	-13.6%
Other	4.6%	3.1%	-1.5%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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)
Other Asian	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%
Black Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and African	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.6%	98.7%	1.1%	81.4%	17.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.9% 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	91.8%	89.9%	-1.9%	83.2%	6.7%
European Union	4.9%	6.6%	1.7%	6.1%	0.5%
Rest of Europe	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	0.8%	0.1%
Africa	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1.9%	1.6%	5.6%	-3.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	1.3%	-0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.5%	90.2%	-1.3%	83.2%	7.0%
10+ Years	1.5%	6.3%	4.8%	9.8%	-3.5%
5-10 Years	0.6%	2.2%	1.6%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	1.8%	0.6%	-1.2%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	4.6%	0.6%	-4.0%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.1%	76.7%	-3.6%
Ireland	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Portugal	1.6%	0.5%	1.1%
Lithuania	2.2%	0.3%	1.9%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
No passport held	18.3%	13.5%	4.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39%	37.2%	1.8%
Christian	55.2%	46.2%	9.0%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Muslim	1.6%	6.5%	-4.9%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	3.2%	6.0%	-2.8%

Safety

Is Holcombe Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holcombe Avenue was 144.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.6% lower than the Gaywood Chase average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Holcombe Avenue has the 28th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Gaywood Chase and the 55th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 104.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£40,400

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in PE30 5NY, 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 - 5/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 2/10 (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 - 9/10 (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) - 5/10 (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 Holcombe Avenue are based on 65 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 Holcombe Avenue, King's Lynn, PE30 5NY

Estimated Average Property Prices for PE30 5NY

Average Price
£240,850

Semi-Detached
£240,516

Terraced
£216,590

Detached
£259,921

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Holcombe Avenue

Average Price
£225,962

Semi-Detached
£226,213

Terraced
£215,576

Detached
£231,459

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Holcombe AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
43 Holcombe Avenue, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2025-09-30	£290,000
50 Holcombe Avenue, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2024-10-09	£167,986
49 Holcombe Avenue, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2024-02-09	£229,264
44 Holcombe Avenue, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2023-04-28	£216,523
53 Holcombe Avenue, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2022-12-15	£217,964

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PE30 5NY

Employment

PE30 5NY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in PE30 5NY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	85
Retired	78
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	25
Looking after home or family	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	36
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	34
Human health and social work activities	23
Construction	15
Education	13
Administrative and support service activities	11
Other	11
Transport and storage	10
Financial and insurance activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Real estate activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Information and communication	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	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	848 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Greyfriars Academy London Road , PE30 5PY	3out of 4	613 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy Whitefriars Road , PE30 5AH	3out of 4	855 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
King's Oak Academy Parkway , Gaywood PE30 4QJ	3out of 4	1,071 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Howard Junior School Parkway , Gaywood PE30 4QJ	3out of 4	1,071 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Eastgate Academy Littleport Terrace , PE30 1QA	4out of 4	1,120 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King's Lynn Academy Queen Mary Road , PE30 4QG	2out of 4	794 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
King Edward VII Academy Gaywood Road , PE30 2QB	- not rated	1,172 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Springwood High School Queensway , Gaywood PE30 4AW	3out of 4	2,351 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	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	1,086 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Visiting Teacher Service West , Gaywood PE30 5DR	- not rated	1,198 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Churchill Park Complex Needs School Winston Churchill Drive , Fairstead PE30 4RP	3out of 4	2,395 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Fen Rivers Academy Kilhams Way , PE30 2HU	- not rated	2,520 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sodexo	C/O Mars Foods Ltd, Hansa Road	281 yd
King's Lynn FC Catering	The Walks Stadium, Tennyson Road	483 yd
The Daily Grind	52 London Road, King's Lynn	655 yd
Paulinas Coffee Shop Limited	58 London Road, King's Lynn	680 yd
Greggs	1 Pierpoint Retail Park, Hansa Road	713 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Live & Let Live Public House	The Live And Let Live, 18 Windsor Road	586 yd
The Lord Napier	1 Guanock Terrace, King's Lynn	613 yd
London Porter House	78 London Road, King's Lynn	701 yd
The Gatehouse	Kellard Place, King's Lynn	740 yd
King's Lynn Conservative Club Ltd	11/12 London Road, King's Lynn	748 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Crossings Fish & Chip Shop	68 Tennyson Road, King's Lynn	535 yd
Subway At Spar	Tennyson Road, King's Lynn	567 yd
Tea And The Gang Artisan Tea Shop	3 Paxman Road, Hardwick Industrial Estate	644 yd
Domino's Pizza	4 Pierpoint Retail Park, Hansa Road	651 yd
KFC	Hansa Road, Hardwick Industrial Estate	713 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Hardwick Road, Hardwick Retail Park	870 yd
The Food Warehouse	Hardwick Road, Hardwick Retail Park	870 yd
Aldi Stores Limited	Queen Mary Road, Gaywood	1,027 yd
Tesco	The Peel Centre, Hardwick Road	1,048 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Walks Stadium KING'S LYNN FOOTBALL CLUB LTD KING'S LYNN FOOTBALL CLUB LTD TENNYSON ROAD	grass pitches	437 yd
13Fitness (Closed) Unit 13 Unit 13 Denney Road	health and fitness suite	592 yd
Kings Lynn Academy QUEEN MARY ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	756 yd
Arnolds Gym And Fitness Centre SOUTHGATES ROUNDABOUT	health and fitness suite	795 yd
Whitefriars C E Primary Academy WHITEFRIARS ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	984 yd
St James Swimming And Fitness Centre SWIMMING POOL SWIMMING POOL BLACKFRIARS STREET	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,093 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	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%

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	39.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	66.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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