PE30 1BB is an up-and-coming urban area on High Street, 0.5km 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 1BB offers 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 (218 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PE30 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00135698 (shared with 55 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, PE30 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, PE30 1BB.
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
PE30 1BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £85k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE30 1BB. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 85,000
1 sales · Mean £ 85,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PE30 1BB are high at 218 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
48 nearby- College of West Anglia0.9 km
- Alive St James0.3 km
- Baltika0.4 km
- Britlita0.6 km
- Bus Stop Kiosk0.3 km
- + 43 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Dukes Head Hotel0.1 km
- Globe Hotel0.1 km
- Bank House Hotel0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- 7th Heaven0.3 km
- Bar One Hundred0.3 km
- Ferry Lane Social Club0.2 km
- Hob In the Well0.6 km
- Maltings Q Club0.3 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- Munchbox0.8 km
- College of West Anglia0.9 km
- Country Line Buffet Bar0.5 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- King's Lynn Night Shelter0.7 km
- + 53 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Farmfoods0.8 km
- Heron Foods0.2 km
- Lidl UK GMBH0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 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 Lynn0.6 km
- Watlington9.2 km
- Downham Market16.8 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: PE301BB · Data under Open Government Licence