Thomas Street is in King'S Lynn and in King'S Lynn And West Norfolk district. PE30 5QR is located in the St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas 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 Thomas Street, King's Lynn, PE30 5QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE30 5QP, PE30 5QS, PE30 5QT, PE30 5QW, PE30 5GL, PE30 5RB, PE30 5QH, PE30 5QY, PE30 5RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE30 5QR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50.8% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.2% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 39.5% | 38.3% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 44.7% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 9.1% | -3.8% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38% | 38.7% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 41% | 41% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 14.2% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.2% | 22.1% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 12.6% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 14.1% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.9% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 17.9% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 23.7% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.6% | 96.8% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
In this area, 86.2% 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 | 91.6% | 86.2% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 10.3% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 86.2% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 8.7% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69% | 76.7% | -7.7% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 5.2% | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 20.3% | 13.5% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thomas Street was 140.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.9% lower than the Gaywood Chase average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thomas Street has the 27th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Gaywood Chase and the 52nd highest crime rate of 485 local areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Chase Cottages Thomas Street, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2022-01-07 | £148,298 |
| 1 Chase Cottages Thomas Street, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2018-03-15 | £171,819 |
| 3 Chase Cottages Thomas Street, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2015-06-05 | £173,588 |
| 1 Chase Cottages Thomas Street, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2013-09-13 | £190,066 |
| 1 Chase Cottages Thomas Street, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2012-05-04 | £127,364 |
PE30 5QR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 628 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greyfriars Primary School, King's Lynn London Road , PE30 5PY | - not rated | 299 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greyfriars Academy London Road , PE30 5PY | 2out of 4 | 299 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars Church of England Primary School Whitefriars Road , PE30 5AH | - not rated | 435 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy Whitefriars Road , PE30 5AH | 4out of 4 | 435 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastgate Community Primary School Littleport Terrace , PE30 1QA | - not rated | 1,070 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 | 1,147 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Lynn Academy Queen Mary Road , PE30 4QG | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII Academy Gaywood Road , PE30 2QB | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII Academy Gaywood Road , PE30 2QB | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII School Gaywood Road , PE30 2QB | - not rated | 1,376 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 | 1,227 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 | 374 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Visiting Teacher Service West , Gaywood PE30 5DR | - not rated | 848 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silfield School 85 Gayton Road , Gaywood PE30 4EH | - not rated | 2,259 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fen Rivers Academy Kilhams Way , PE30 2HU | 2out of 4 | 2,422 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fen Rivers Academy Kilhams Way , PE30 2HU | - not rated | 2,479 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Daily Grind | 52 London Road, King's Lynn | 102 yd | |
| Paulinas Coffee Shop Limited | 58 London Road, King's Lynn | 134 yd | |
| Royal Gourmet | 5 Out South Gates, King's Lynn | 291 yd | |
| Yanka's Kitchen | 4 London Road, King's Lynn | 302 yd | |
| King's Lynn FC Catering | The Walks Stadium, Tennyson Road | 363 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord Napier | 1 Guanock Terrace, King's Lynn | 62 yd | |
| Live & Let Live Public House | The Live And Let Live, 18 Windsor Road | 131 yd | |
| London Porter House | 78 London Road, King's Lynn | 149 yd | |
| The Crossways | 55 South Everard Street, King's Lynn | 256 yd | |
| King's Lynn Conservative Club Ltd | 11/12 London Road, King's Lynn | 302 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Inn | 2 London Road, King's Lynn | 302 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab House & Fish Bar | 127 London Road, King's Lynn | 390 yd | |
| Rumbles | 16 Wisbech Road, King's Lynn | 634 yd | |
| The Crossings Fish & Chip Shop | 68 Tennyson Road, King's Lynn | 725 yd | |
| Taste of China | 23 Wisbech Road, King's Lynn | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | St Dominics Square, King's Lynn | 939 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 12 - 14 St Dominics Square, King's Lynn | 945 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Coburg Street, King's Lynn | 980 yd | |
| Tesco | Hardwick Road, Hardwick Retail Park | 1,087 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Hardwick Road, Hardwick Retail Park | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arnolds Gym And Fitness Centre SOUTHGATES ROUNDABOUT | health and fitness suite | 301 yd |
| The Walks Stadium KING'S LYNN FOOTBALL CLUB LTD KING'S LYNN FOOTBALL CLUB LTD TENNYSON ROAD | grass pitches | 396 yd |
| Whitefriars C E Primary Academy WHITEFRIARS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 434 yd |
| Tower Health & Beauty Clinic (Closed) 1b 1b Tower Place | health and fitness suite | 701 yd |
| St James Swimming And Fitness Centre SWIMMING POOL SWIMMING POOL BLACKFRIARS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 771 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.