Birch Grove, West Winch, King's Lynn, PE33 0PQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE33 0PQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.3%	50.7%	-3.6%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	45.7%	49.3%	3.6%	49.0%	0.3%

Partnership Status

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 PE33 0PQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.2% 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	20.5%	24.2%	3.7%	37.9%	-13.7%
Married: Opposite sex	60%	58.2%	-1.8%	44.2%	14.0%
Separated	1.4%	3.1%	1.7%	2.2%	0.9%
Divorced	8.1%	5.7%	-2.4%	9.1%	-3.4%
Widowed	10%	8.8%	-1.2%	6.1%	2.7%

Health

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	44.9%	46.2%	1.3%	48.4%	-2.2%
Good health	36.6%	34.8%	-1.8%	33.6%	1.2%
Fair health	12.3%	15.4%	3.1%	12.7%	2.7%
Bad health	4.9%	2.7%	-2.2%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	1.2%	0.9%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.5%	17.4%	-2.1%	18.2%	-0.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.6%	13.8%	-3.8%	9.6%	4.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.6%	20.5%	1.9%	13.4%	7.1%
Apprenticeship	7.1%	9.2%	2.1%	5.3%	3.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.8%	18.5%	4.7%	16.9%	1.6%
Degree or Similar	17.1%	20%	2.9%	33.8%	-13.8%
Other	6.2%	0.5%	-5.7%	2.8%	-2.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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)
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99.6%	98.7%	-0.9%	81.4%	17.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.8% 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	95.5%	97.8%	2.3%	83.2%	14.6%
European Union	1.6%	1.8%	0.2%	6.1%	-4.3%
Africa	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.1%	97.8%	2.7%	83.2%	14.6%
10+ Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	9.8%	-7.6%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.1%	0%	-4.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.4%	76.7%	10.7%
No passport held	12.6%	13.5%	-0.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.5%	37.2%	-8.7%
Christian	61.1%	46.2%	14.9%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Not answered	10%	6.0%	4.0%

Safety

Is Birch Grove Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birch Grove was 42.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.0% higher than the Airfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Birch Grove has the 21st highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Airfield and the 216th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 77.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,100

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in PE33 0PQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Birch Grove are based on 10 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for King'S Lynn And West Norfolk.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Birch Grove, West Winch, King's Lynn, PE33 0PQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for PE33 0PQ

Average Price
£365,371

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£365,371

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Birch Grove

Average Price
£350,423

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£350,423

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Birch GroveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Birch Grove, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2021-05-07	£285,918
6 Birch Grove, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2011-07-22	£216,789
5 Birch Grove, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£144,000	2009-04-30	£270,072
11 Birch Grove, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2005-03-04	£536,221
3 Birch Grove, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£92,000	2002-05-10	£266,857

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PE33 0PQ

Employment

PE33 0PQ 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 PE33 0PQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	66
Full-Time Employee	65
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	18
Unemployed	5
Student (economically inactive)	5
Looking after home or family	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Manufacturing	17
Human health and social work activities	13
Construction	12
Education	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Other	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Transport and storage	5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Information and communication	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Administrative and support service activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	4,789 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
West Winch Primary School Back Lane , West Winch PE33 0LA	3out of 4	599 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's Church of England Academy Saddlebow Road , South Lynn PE30 5BN	3out of 4	3,422 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Germans Academy School Lane , St Germans PE34 3DZ	3out of 4	3,779 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Middleton Church of England Primary Academy School Road , Middleton PE32 1SA	2out of 4	4,041 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy Whitefriars Road , PE30 5AH	3out of 4	4,302 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King's Lynn Academy Queen Mary Road , PE30 4QG	2out of 4	4,884 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
King Edward VII Academy Gaywood Road , PE30 2QB	- not rated	5,395 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The College of West Anglia Tennyson Avenue , PE30 2QW	- not rated	5,324 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Visiting Teacher Service West , Gaywood PE30 5DR	- not rated	4,774 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Churchill Park Complex Needs School Winston Churchill Drive , Fairstead PE30 4RP	3out of 4	5,363 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Oriental Palace	204 Main Road, West Winch		659 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
West Winch Bowls Club	Watering Lane, West Winch		292 yd
William Burt Social Club	Watering Lane, West Winch		292 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Harrys Plaice	58 Back Lane, West Winch		498 yd
West Winch Delicious	54 Back Lane, West Winch		505 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
William Burt Community Complex WATERING LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	253 yd
Rectory Lane Field (Closed) Rectory Lane	grass pitches	780 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	70.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.