Cotts Lane is in Tilney All Saints, King'S Lynn and in King'S Lynn And West Norfolk district. PE34 4SL is located in the Clenchwarton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cotts Lane, Tilney All Saints, King's Lynn, PE34 4SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE34 4SL 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 | 46.4% | 51.1% | 4.7% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 53.6% | 48.9% | -4.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.2% | 32.6% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.7% | 43.3% | -11.4% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 9.4% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 8.6% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 39% | 41.3% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 33% | 34.9% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 16.7% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 4.5% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
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 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36% | 24.4% | -11.6% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 15% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 12.4% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 20.1% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 18.8% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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 Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.9% | 94.8% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
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 | 98.1% | 92.9% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 4.9% | 4.2% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 92.9% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.8% | 76.7% | -13.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 29.7% | 13.5% | 16.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cotts Lane was 34.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.3% lower than the Clenchwarton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cotts Lane has the 11th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Clenchwarton and the 212th lowest crime rate of 484 local areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.8%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thriftfields Cotts Lane, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-12-15 | £209,711 |
| 1 Cotts Lane, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2018-06-11 | £329,714 |
| Thriftfields Cotts Lane, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2009-07-30 | £347,429 |
PE34 4SL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PE34 4SL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tilney All Saints CofE Primary School Shepherdsgate Road , Tilney All Saints PE34 4RP | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Terrington St Clement Community School 72 Churchgate Way , Terrington St Clement PE34 4LZ | 3out of 4 | 3,085 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clenchwarton Primary School 139 Main Road , Clenchwarton PE34 4DT | 3out of 4 | 3,656 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Germans Academy School Lane , St Germans PE34 3DZ | 3out of 4 | 5,269 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walpole Cross Keys Primary School 28 Sutton Road , Walpole Cross Keys PE34 4HD | 3out of 4 | 5,273 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clement's High School Churchgate Way , Terrington St Clement PE34 4LZ | 3out of 4 | 3,273 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield House School Westfield House , 191 Sutton Road PE34 4EX | - not rated | 3,785 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.