Bentinck Way, West Lynn, King's Lynn, PE34 3LZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE34 3LZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.2%	50.8%	0.6%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	49.8%	49.2%	-0.6%	49.0%	0.2%

Partnership Status

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	25.3%	33.4%	8.1%	37.9%	-4.5%
Married: Opposite sex	58.1%	47%	-11.1%	44.2%	2.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	1.6%	2.4%	0.8%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	8.3%	10.5%	2.2%	9.1%	1.4%
Widowed	6.7%	5.9%	-0.8%	6.1%	-0.2%

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	37.1%	44.5%	7.4%	48.4%	-3.9%
Good health	35.8%	35.1%	-0.7%	33.6%	1.5%
Fair health	20.6%	14.6%	-6.0%	12.7%	1.9%
Bad health	4.4%	4.4%	0.0%	4.0%	0.4%
Very bad health	2.2%	1.4%	-0.8%	1.2%	0.2%

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 14.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34.4%	24.4%	-10.0%	18.2%	6.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.6%	12.4%	-4.2%	9.6%	2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.6%	21.6%	7.0%	13.4%	8.2%
Apprenticeship	1.6%	6.9%	5.3%	5.3%	1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.5%	16.2%	4.7%	16.9%	-0.7%
Degree or Similar	13.4%	14.8%	1.4%	33.8%	-19.0%
Other	7.9%	3.8%	-4.1%	2.8%	1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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)
White	99.7%	98.9%	-0.8%	81.4%	17.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.3% 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	96.9%	92.3%	-4.6%	83.2%	9.1%
European Union	2.8%	6.6%	3.8%	6.1%	0.5%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.7%	-2.2%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.5%	0.5%	5.6%	-5.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.3%	92.6%	-3.7%	83.2%	9.4%
10+ Years	0%	5.8%	5.8%	9.8%	-4.0%
5-10 Years	1.2%	0.5%	-0.7%	2.9%	-2.4%
2-5 Years	1.6%	1.1%	-0.5%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	67.5%	76.7%	-9.2%
Ireland	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Lithuania	3.9%	0.3%	3.6%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	25.3%	13.5%	11.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.9%	37.2%	3.7%
Christian	51.4%	46.2%	5.2%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	6.6%	6.0%	0.6%

Safety

Is Bentinck Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bentinck Way was 33.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.8% lower than the Gaywood Chase average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Bentinck Way has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Gaywood Chase and the 203rd lowest crime rate of 484 local areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,200

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in PE34 3LZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 2/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 7/10 (above 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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Bentinck Way are based on 15 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 Bentinck Way, West Lynn, King's Lynn, PE34 3LZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for PE34 3LZ

Average Price
£249,368

Semi-Detached
£334,061

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£238,782

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bentinck Way

Average Price
£246,466

Semi-Detached
£330,157

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£233,590

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bentinck WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Bentinck Way, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£242,500	2025-05-01	£242,500
12 Bentinck Way, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2023-11-03	£217,998
8 Bentinck Way, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£185,500	2023-04-06	£181,993
5 Bentinck Way, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£227,500	2022-11-08	£212,698
3 Bentinck Way, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2021-10-14	£301,986

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PE34 3LZ

Employment

PE34 3LZ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	89
Retired	72
Part-Time Employee	48
Self-Employed	29
Looking after home or family	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Other	10
Student (economically inactive)	9
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Manufacturing	21
Human health and social work activities	17
Education	17
Construction	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Other	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Real estate activities	1
Mining and quarrying	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	1,476 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
West Lynn Primary School St Peter's Road , West Lynn PE34 3JL	2out of 4	526 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Eastgate Academy Littleport Terrace , PE30 1QA	4out of 4	1,480 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Greenpark Academy 9-11 Wensum Way , PE30 2RE	3out of 4	1,611 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy Whitefriars Road , PE30 5AH	3out of 4	1,673 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Greyfriars Academy London Road , PE30 5PY	3out of 4	1,734 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King Edward VII Academy Gaywood Road , PE30 2QB	- not rated	2,181 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
King's Lynn Academy Queen Mary Road , PE30 4QG	2out of 4	2,538 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springwood High School Queensway , Gaywood PE30 4AW	3out of 4	3,586 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	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	1,967 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	1,178 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Fen Rivers Academy Kilhams Way , PE30 2HU	- not rated	1,610 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Churchill Park Complex Needs School Winston Churchill Drive , Fairstead PE30 4RP	3out of 4	4,335 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	Distance
Alive Corn Exchange	Corn Exchange, 20 Tuesday Market Place	600 yd
Prezzo	22 Tuesday Market Place, King's Lynn	697 yd
McDonalds	71 High Street, King's Lynn	739 yd
Nando's Chickenland Ltd	Nando's, 63 High Street	739 yd
Mem's Kitchen	69 High Street, King's Lynn	745 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Maltings Q Club	The Maltings Q Club, Page Stair Lane	490 yd
Crown & Mitre	Ferry Street, King's Lynn	538 yd
Ferry Lane Social Club	Ferry Lane, King's Lynn	611 yd
The Maids Head	7 Tuesday Market Place, King's Lynn	733 yd
Nip And Growler	68 High Street, King's Lynn	739 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Codfather	The Codfather Fish & Chips, 158 St Peters Road	332 yd
The Catch	109 Norfolk Street, King's Lynn	1,004 yd
Oriental Chef	22A Lansdowne Street, King's Lynn	1,017 yd
Loke Fish Bar	19 Loke Road, King's Lynn	1,036 yd
Waffle-opolis	6 Saturday Market Place, King's Lynn	1,040 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marks & Spencer	57-60 High Street, King's Lynn	739 yd
Heron Foods	12 - 14 St Dominics Square, King's Lynn	1,050 yd
Sainsbury's	St Dominics Square, King's Lynn	1,061 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
West Lynn St. Peters Road	grass pitches	977 yd
Fosters Sports Ground (Closed) Ferry Road	grass pitches	1,030 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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

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	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	39.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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