PE30 1AY is an up-and-coming urban area on High Street, 0.5km from North End in King's Lynn. Administratively it sits within St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas ward and the North West Norfolk constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (166 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for PE30 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00135698 (shared with 55 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, PE30 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, PE30 1AY.
209
49
£ 37,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PE30 1AY spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE30 1AY. The average age is 49.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PE30 1AY are high at 166 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
West Lynn Primary School
King's Lynn Nursery School
Eastgate Academy
Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy
Greyfriars Academy
Highgate Infant School
King Edward VII Academy
Greenpark Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- College of West Anglia0.9 km
- Canto Da Rosinha0.5 km
- Clinton Cards0.0 km
- Jai Chemist0.0 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
- + 41 more
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- Freebridge Community Housing1.0 km
- Bifana House0.2 km
- Caffe Nero0.1 km
- Camilos Bar0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- + 53 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Bar & Beyond0.3 km
- DT's0.2 km
- King's Lynn Conservative Club Ltd0.9 km
- West Lynn Community Sports & Social Club0.8 km
- Workers Club0.5 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Lynn Peri Peri0.3 km
- The Codfather0.6 km
- Istanbul Kebab House & Fish Bar0.8 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Dukes Head Hotel0.1 km
- Globe Hotel0.1 km
- Bank House Hotel0.3 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Farmfoods0.7 km
- Heron Foods0.3 km
- Lidl UK GMBH0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Lynn0.6 km
- Watlington9.3 km
- Downham Market16.9 km
Bus Stops
- King's Lynn Ferry Landing0.2 km
- King's Lynn Ferry Landing0.2 km
- West Lynn Ferry Landing0.4 km
- West Lynn Ferry Landing0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PE301AY · Data under Open Government Licence