Main Road is in Brancaster Staithe, King'S Lynn and in King'S Lynn And West Norfolk district. PE31 8BX is located in the Brancaster 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 Main Road, Brancaster Staithe, King's Lynn, PE31 8BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE31 8BX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 51.1% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 52.4% | 48.9% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PE31 8BX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.5% | 21% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -16.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.5% | 61.3% | -6.2% | 44.2% | 17.1% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 6.7% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 10.9% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
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 | 38% | 38.9% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 43.5% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 9.9% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 15.3% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 23.6% | 17.4% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 12.4% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 8.3% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 17.4% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.7% | 35.5% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.7% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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 | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.2% | 99.2% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
In this area, 93.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.4% | 93.1% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 93.1% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 5.3% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 1.5% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.8% | 37.2% | -17.4% |
| Christian | 71% | 46.2% | 24.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Main Road was 24.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.1% lower than the Bircham with Rudhams average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Main Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Bircham with Rudhams and the 130th lowest crime rate of 484 local areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.3%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hive Main Road, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £930,000 | 2022-07-11 | £912,416 |
| Cobblestones Main Road, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2018-10-19 | £880,305 |
| Pebble Cottage Main Road, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2016-11-07 | £831,553 |
| Daylesford Main Road, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2015-06-12 | £523,878 |
| Stone Creek Main Road, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2015-06-11 | £461,953 |
PE31 8BX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PE31 8BX 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 PE31 8BX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 48 |
| Full-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brancaster Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Market Lane , Brancaster PE31 8AB | 3out of 4 | 2,484 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnham Market Primary School Friars Lane , Burnham Market PE31 8JA | 3out of 4 | 4,748 yd | Academy 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 White Horse Hotel | Main Road, Brancaster Staithe | 262 yd | |
| The Jolly Sailors | Main Road, Brancaster Staithe | 308 yd | |
| Brancaster Staithe Sailing Club | Main Road, Brancaster Staithe | 704 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 24.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 50.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 50.8 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.72 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.