Orchard Road is in Gayton, King'S Lynn and in King'S Lynn And West Norfolk district. PE32 1PZ is located in the Gayton & Grimston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchard Road, Gayton, King's Lynn, PE32 1PZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE32 1PA, PE32 1QT, PE32 1PE, PE32 1PF, PE32 1QU, PE32 1QA, PE32 1QB, PE32 1PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE32 1PZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 51.6% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 45.5% | 48.4% | 2.9% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 21.1% | 26.5% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.2% | 49.6% | -11.6% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 12.5% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 7.4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 52.4% | 47.4% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 35.7% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 11.7% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 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 | 19.8% | 15.7% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 10.8% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 14.9% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 16.4% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.9% | 31.3% | -1.6% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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 African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.9% | 98.4% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 95.1% | 95.7% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 95.4% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.4% | 37.2% | -3.8% |
| Christian | 61% | 46.2% | 14.8% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Road was 53.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 109.0% higher than the Airfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orchard Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Airfield and the 176th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Bakery Orchard Road, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-06-29 | £466,571 |
| Bramley Lodge Orchard Road, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2019-10-07 | £468,201 |
| The Braeburn Orchard Road, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2009-11-17 | £374,534 |
| 3 Orchard Road, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Detached, a newly built property | £207,000 | 2006-07-20 | £365,478 |
| The Braeburn Orchard Road, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £160,000 | 2003-12-19 | £365,226 |
PE32 1PZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 PE32 1PZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 262 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Meadows School Vong Lane , Pott Row PE32 1BW | 3out of 4 | 3,459 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 | 3,856 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 | 114 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rumbles Fish Bar | Lynn Road, Gayton | 519 yd | |
| The Hot Hut | Whitehouse Service Station, Lynn Road | 519 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gayton Playing Field DELAMERE DELAMERE LIME KILN ROAD | grass pitches | 86 yd |
| Gayton Cricket Club (Closed) Hall Park Hall Park Walton Road | grass pitches | 825 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 | 51.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.