PE30 1BJ is an up-and-coming urban area on High Street, 0.4km from St. Margaret's in King's Lynn. Administratively it sits within St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas ward and the North West Norfolk constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PE30 1BJ offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a shop until you drop character: major retail centres of national and regional significance. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (246 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for PE30 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00135693 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, PE30 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, PE30 1BJ.
209
41
£ 37,200 /yr
70%
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
At 76% private renter occupancy, PE30 1BJ is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE30 1BJ. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PE30 1BJ are high at 246 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
King's Lynn Nursery School
West Lynn Primary 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
51 nearby- College of West Anglia0.9 km
- Alive St James0.3 km
- Baltika0.5 km
- Britlita0.7 km
- Bus Stop Kiosk0.2 km
- + 46 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Dukes Head Hotel0.2 km
- Globe Hotel0.2 km
- The Beeches0.9 km
- Bank House Hotel0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- 7th Heaven0.3 km
- Bar One Hundred0.3 km
- Ferry Lane Social Club0.2 km
- Hob In the Well0.6 km
- Maltings Q Club0.4 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Munchbox0.9 km
- College of West Anglia0.9 km
- Country Line Buffet Bar0.5 km
- Greggs0.1 km
- King's Lynn Night Shelter0.6 km
- + 57 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Farmfoods0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.2 km
- Lidl UK GMBH0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- 4 In Love PE30 Ltd0.4 km
- Bitsons Fish Shop0.3 km
- Chilli Masters0.3 km
- DD Pizza & Kebab0.7 km
- Flames Kebab0.3 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Lynn0.5 km
- Watlington9.1 km
- Downham Market16.7 km
Bus Stops
- King's Lynn Ferry Landing0.3 km
- King's Lynn Ferry Landing0.3 km
- West Lynn Ferry Landing0.5 km
- West Lynn Ferry Landing0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PE301BJ · Data under Open Government Licence