Westfields is in Narborough, King'S Lynn and in Breckland district. PE32 1SX is located in the Nar Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Westfields, Narborough, King's Lynn, PE32 1SX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE32 1SY, PE32 1WF, PE32 1WH, PE32 1WG, PE32 1WE, PE32 1SU, PE32 1SZ, PE32 1TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE32 1SX 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 | 54.2% | 51.1% | -3.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 45.8% | 48.9% | 3.1% | 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 PE32 1SX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.9% 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 | 18.3% | 26.8% | 8.5% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.4% | 53.9% | -9.5% | 44.2% | 9.7% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7% | 8.4% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 8.9% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 26.9% | 42.3% | 15.4% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 36.9% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 26.4% | 15.1% | -11.3% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 4.3% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 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 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.2% | 22% | -13.2% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 13.7% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 12.6% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.9% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 19.4% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 21.1% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 7.5% | 4.3% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.7% | 98.6% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 98.2% | 92.9% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 93.1% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westfields was 23.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.9% lower than the Hermitage average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Westfields has the 14th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Hermitage and the 138th lowest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.4%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Westfields, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-03-24 | £226,861 |
| 1 Westfields, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2024-11-27 | £270,157 |
| 49 Westfields, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2024-11-15 | £221,572 |
| 46 Westfields, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-04-11 | £202,115 |
| 24 Westfields, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-01-25 | £252,203 |
PE32 1SX 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 PE32 1SX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 129 |
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narborough Church of England Primary Academy Denny's Walk , Narborough PE32 1TA | 3out of 4 | 276 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant Cedar Road , Upper Marham PE33 9LT | 3out of 4 | 4,283 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior Hillside , Marham PE33 9JJ | 3out of 4 | 4,388 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship Inn | The Ship Inn Main Road | 916 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Narborough Community Centre COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE CHALK LANE | grass pitches | 327 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 | 33 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 52.46 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 52.46 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.22 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.