Back Street is in Gayton, King'S Lynn and in King'S Lynn And West Norfolk district. PE32 1PJ is located in the Gayton & Grimston 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 Back Street, Gayton, King's Lynn, PE32 1PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE32 1PY, PE32 1RB, PE32 1QS, PE32 1PF, PE32 1PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE32 1PJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 51% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 26.3% | 40.7% | 14.4% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.4% | 42.6% | -13.8% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8.2% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 7% | 6.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 44.7% | 39.1% | -5.6% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 35.6% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 18% | 19.6% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 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.
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 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.7% | 26.7% | 0.0% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21% | 14.9% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 15.8% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 15.2% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 20.1% | -0.9% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.4% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.7% | 97.8% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 98.3% | 98.5% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 99.3% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 9.8% | -9.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 29.5% | 13.5% | 16.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Back Street was 33.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.3% higher than the Airfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Back Street has the 34th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Airfield and the 210th lowest crime rate of 484 local areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.8%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hall Farm House Back Street, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £664,000 | 2014-05-21 | £1,053,162 |
| Hall Farm House Back Street, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £346,000 | 2006-06-21 | £601,051 |
PE32 1PJ 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gayton Church of England Primary Academy Lynn Road , Gayton PE32 1PA | 3out of 4 | 216 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Meadows School Vong Lane , Pott Row PE32 1BW | 3out of 4 | 3,903 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashwicken Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School East Winch Road , Ashwicken PE32 1LY | 3out of 4 | 4,145 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gayton Social Club | Lynn Road, Gayton | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rumbles Fish Bar | Lynn Road, Gayton | 886 yd | |
| The Hot Hut | Whitehouse Service Station, Lynn Road | 886 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gayton Cricket Club (Closed) Hall Park Hall Park Walton Road | grass pitches | 435 yd |
| Gayton Playing Field DELAMERE DELAMERE LIME KILN ROAD | grass pitches | 521 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.