Waterside King's Lynn
80 addresses across 1 postcode (PE30), about 370 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 19001272.
- Energy: 73 homes have an energy certificate (C: 61, D: 11, E: 1).
- Flood: 20 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in King's Lynn and West Norfolk costs £2,430 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Kings Lynn, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 150 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 2 to 4 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 80 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Vida Healthcare, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 20% of households owned their home and 13% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 45 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
73 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 54 m². Most common: Bungalow, mid-terrace (26); Flat (19); Bungalow, end-terrace (18). Built: 1983-1990 (51); 1991-1995 (10); 1976-1982 (9). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (73).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in King's Lynn and West Norfolk in 2026-27: Band D £2,430 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,620 | £1,890 | £2,160 | £2,430 | £2,970 | £3,510 | £4,050 | £4,860 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (77% of about 910 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land North West of St Nicholas Business Park, Edward Benefer Way, King's Lynn: up to 95 homes, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Land S of 20 To 30 Bryggen Way And N of 73 To 93 Reid Way King's Lynn: up to 7 homes, permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Strikes 1 - 5 Lynn Road Gaywood King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 4PR: up to 10 homes, permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- The Old Chapel, John Kennedy Road, King's Lynn: up to 11 homes, permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 20 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 28 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 73 homes the Environment Agency counts, 20 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 28 low and 25 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: the postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's 80 addresses are between 2 m and 4 m above sea level (3 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE30 2NA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kings Lynn 853,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Watlington 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.2 km (6.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Waterside North Lynn | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Transport Interchange Kings Lynn | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | King's Lynn Ferry Landing Kings Lynn | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | Apcoa Car Park Kings Lynn Station II | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 59.8 km (37 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 98.5 km (61 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Vida Healthcare | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dundee Court Dental Centre | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Sandringham Private Hospital | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Norfolk Constabulary Kings Lynn Police Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 280 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,740 m² | 150 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 430 m² | 340 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kingsway Sports and Recreation Ground 4.1 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,000 m² | 330 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Length of Town Wall, a listed building (Grade II*), 810 m (0.5 miles) south-west. 13 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Length of Town Wall | Listed building, Grade II* | 810 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Portion of town walls in Kettlewell Lane | Scheduled monument | 820 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| King Edward Vii High School | Listed building, Grade II* | 840 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Littleport Street Bridge | Scheduled monument | 880 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Length of Town Wall | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Town wall beside Wyatt Street | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| The Walks, King's Lynn | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Long Pond | Lake or reservoir | 600 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Bentinck Dock | Lake or reservoir | 930 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Fisher Fleet | Tidal water | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Church Belt | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Holding's Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Wootton Marsh | Wetland | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 78 | 80 |
2 of the street's 80 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for King's Lynn and West Norfolk: see them on the King's Lynn and West Norfolk page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highgate Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Greenpark Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King Edward VII Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| The College of West Anglia | 16 plus | 16–99 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Eastgate Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| King's Lynn Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| King's Lynn Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gaywood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Martha's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Springwood High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Greyfriars Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| South Wootton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club PE30 2RE | School/college/university | 160 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Tom Thumb Nursery: The Willows PE30 2NJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Greenpark Academy PE30 2RE | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2025 |
| The Losinga Road Store PE30 2DQ | Retailers - other | 290 m | 4 Good | 7 Apr 2021 |
| Amigos Chinese Takeaway PE30 2DQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 8 Feb 2025 |
| Briar House PE30 2DQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Seabank Stores PE30 2NG | Retailers - other | 290 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Seabank Fish Grill House PE30 2NG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Giggles N Squiggles Ltd PE30 2LA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| North Lynn Food Hub PE30 2DZ | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| St Augustines Mr Bees PE30 2LA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Nisa Local PE30 2LA | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Frydays PE30 2LA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Seabank Way (14); On or near Waterside (7); On or near Columbia Way (7); On or near Newlands Avenue (4); On or near Culey Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 20% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 13% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 71% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 36% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 9% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 74% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 13% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 45% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band D, bungalow, end-terrace (lodged 22 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- PE30 2NA: 80 addresses of 81 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Culey Close · Salters Road · Seabank Way · Salters Road · Bays Close · Le Strange Avenue · Newlands Avenue · Little Ouse Court · Losinga Road · Wensum Way · Nar Close · Coulton Close
All the streets in PE30 and across King's Lynn and West Norfolk.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.