Willow Tree Close is in West Lynn, King'S Lynn and in King'S Lynn And West Norfolk district. PE34 3QW is located in the South & West Lynn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 2015-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Willow Tree Close, West Lynn, King's Lynn, PE34 3QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE34 3NB, PE34 3NA, PE34 3LZ, PE34 3ND, PE34 3NG, PE34 3NF, PE34 3LY, PE34 3PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE34 3QW 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willow Tree Close 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.
Willow Tree Close 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%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Willow Tree Close, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2024-07-29 | £229,446 |
| 2 Willow Tree Close, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £204,000 | 2023-11-07 | £201,884 |
| 4 Willow Tree Close, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £202,500 | 2023-07-21 | £199,365 |
| 12 Willow Tree Close, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-09-15 | £213,771 |
| 15 Willow Tree Close, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-08-23 | £245,153 |
PE34 3QW 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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 1,659 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 628 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastgate Academy Littleport Terrace , PE30 1QA | 4out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenpark Academy 9-11 Wensum Way , PE30 2RE | 3out of 4 | 1,760 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clenchwarton Primary School 139 Main Road , Clenchwarton PE34 4DT | 3out of 4 | 1,806 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy Whitefriars Road , PE30 5AH | 3out of 4 | 1,818 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VII Academy Gaywood Road , PE30 2QB | - not rated | 2,387 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Lynn Academy Queen Mary Road , PE30 4QG | 2out of 4 | 2,738 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwood High School Queensway , Gaywood PE30 4AW | 3out of 4 | 3,790 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The College of West Anglia Tennyson Avenue , PE30 2QW | - not rated | 2,173 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting Teacher Service West , Gaywood PE30 5DR | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fen Rivers Academy Kilhams Way , PE30 2HU | - not rated | 1,760 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Park Complex Needs School Winston Churchill Drive , Fairstead PE30 4RP | 3out of 4 | 4,539 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alive Corn Exchange | Corn Exchange, 20 Tuesday Market Place | 802 yd | |
| Prezzo | 22 Tuesday Market Place, King's Lynn | 892 yd | |
| McDonalds | 71 High Street, King's Lynn | 935 yd | |
| Nando's Chickenland Ltd | Nando's, 63 High Street | 935 yd | |
| Mem's Kitchen | 69 High Street, King's Lynn | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maltings Q Club | The Maltings Q Club, Page Stair Lane | 694 yd | |
| Crown & Mitre | Ferry Street, King's Lynn | 733 yd | |
| Ferry Lane Social Club | Ferry Lane, King's Lynn | 797 yd | |
| The Maids Head | 7 Tuesday Market Place, King's Lynn | 935 yd | |
| Nip And Growler | 68 High Street, King's Lynn | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Codfather | The Codfather Fish & Chips, 158 St Peters Road | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 57-60 High Street, King's Lynn | 935 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fosters Sports Ground (Closed) Ferry Road | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| West Lynn St. Peters Road | grass pitches | 1,052 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.