Postcode Analysis King's Lynn and West Norfolk, East of England

HIGH STREET, PE30 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, PE30 1BP.

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Population

209

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 37,200 /yr

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Employed

70%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

At 76% private renter occupancy, PE30 1BP 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PE30 1BP is an up-and-coming urban area on High Street, 0.3km 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.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (257 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 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00135693 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE30 1BP. 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

White / British85.9%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

70%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near PE30 1BP are high at 257 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.

Violence and sexual offences253
Shoplifting154
Public order88
Anti-social behaviour67
Criminal damage and arson48

school Local Schools

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King's Lynn Nursery School

Good65 pupils0.4 km
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Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy

Good379 pupils0.6 km
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West Lynn Primary School

Good149 pupils0.6 km
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Eastgate Academy

Outstanding268 pupils0.6 km
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Greyfriars Academy

Inadequate272 pupils0.6 km
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Highgate Infant School

Good70 pupils1.1 km
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King Edward VII Academy

Requires Improvement1139 pupils1.3 km
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St Michael's Church of England Academy

Good199 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • College of West Anglia1.0 km
  • Alive St James0.2 km
  • Baltika0.6 km
  • Britlita0.8 km
  • Bus Stop Kiosk0.2 km
  • + 47 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Dukes Head Hotel0.3 km
  • Globe Hotel0.3 km
  • Stuart House Hotel0.9 km
  • The Beeches0.8 km
  • The Old Rectory0.9 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • 7th Heaven0.4 km
  • Bar One Hundred0.4 km
  • Ferry Lane Social Club0.3 km
  • Hob In the Well0.7 km
  • Maltings Q Club0.5 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

63 nearby
  • Munchbox1.0 km
  • College of West Anglia1.0 km
  • Country Line Buffet Bar0.5 km
  • Greggs0.1 km
  • King's Lynn Night Shelter0.6 km
  • + 58 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Farmfoods1.0 km
  • Heron Foods0.2 km
  • Lidl UK GMBH0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • 4 In Love PE30 Ltd0.4 km
  • Bitsons Fish Shop0.2 km
  • Chilli Masters0.4 km
  • DD Pizza & Kebab0.8 km
  • Flames Kebab0.4 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kings Lynn0.5 km
  • Watlington9.0 km
  • Downham Market16.7 km

Bus Stops

  • King's Lynn Ferry Landing0.3 km
  • King's Lynn Ferry Landing0.3 km