King's Lynn and West Norfolk: population and statistics
King's Lynn and West Norfolk has a population of 156,943 (2025) across 1,439.5 km², or 109 people per km². It ranks 167 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +3.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 156,943 residents
- 1,439.5 km²
- 109 people/km²
King's Lynn and West Norfolk in numbers
Population of King's Lynn and West Norfolk over time
King's Lynn and West Norfolk had 151,863 residents in 2015 and 156,943 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 153,023 |
| 2021 | 154,920 |
| 2022 | 155,678 |
| 2023 | 156,240 |
| 2024 | 156,192 |
| 2025 | 156,943 |
All indicators for King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.0% | 20.3% | 20.4% | ranked 40 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 16.0% | 18.4% | 17.4% | ranked 268 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 76,610 dwellings | 2,888,720 | 27,429,300 | ranked 128 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 26.6% | 23.4% | 31.6% | ranked 211 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 20.5% | 21.0% | 18.1% | ranked 111 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 67,464 households | 65,170 | 61,440 | ranked 130 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 90.0% | 81.7% | 84.7% | ranked 57 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 9.3% | 17.7% | 14.8% | ranked 260 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 67.5% | 66.1% | 67.3% | ranked 153 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 18.8% | 18.3% | 17.6% | ranked 125 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 13.6% | 15.5% | 14.3% | ranked 185 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £265,715 | £353,838 | £272,474 | ranked 187 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 3.0% | 1.1% | 2.2% | ranked 134 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | ranked 150 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 45.4% | 70.3% | 76.7% | ranked 310 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 12.0% | 9.5% | 7.8% | ranked 36 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 25.1% | 7.0% | 0.9% | ranked 4 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 6,800 sites | 315,875 | 3,232,440 | ranked 183 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 43.3 per 1,000 | 47.8 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 194 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 5,770 businesses | 276,720 | 2,786,975 | ranked 182 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £36,835 | £41,339 | £38,490 | ranked 231 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 77.2% | 78.4% | 76.3% | ranked 156 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.0% | 3.3% | 3.2% | ranked 189 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 15.0% | 16.9% | 18.5% | ranked 210 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 45 local authorities in East, King's Lynn and West Norfolk ranks 18 by population.
Households heated by oil only: 25.1% in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, compared with an average of 7.0% in East and 3.4% across the UK.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: 27.0% in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, compared with an average of 20.3% in East and 19.4% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 17.2% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Households heated by oil only”: higher than in 99% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 201,612 football pitches.
- 2.6 times less dense than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Fenland, 30.8 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is North Northamptonshire (379,569 residents), 75 km away.
Business sectors: King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Construction17.2% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade17.2% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical9.6% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.5% ×2.1
- Accommodation and food services8.0% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.8% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.2% ×1.2
- Health and social work4.3% ×0.8
Where is King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk has 156,943 residents (2025), ranking 167 of 361 local authorities.
How big is King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk covers 1,439.5 km², with a density of 109 people per km².
Is the population of King's Lynn and West Norfolk growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of King's Lynn and West Norfolk went from 151,863 to 156,943, a change of +3.3%.
Where is King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk is in East (region). Latitude 52.755, longitude 0.396.
Households heated by oil only: what is the figure for King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
In King's Lynn and West Norfolk, “Households heated by oil only” stands at 25.1% (2021), ranking 4 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 0.9%.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: what is the figure for King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
In King's Lynn and West Norfolk, “Share of residents aged 65 and over” stands at 27.0% (2025), ranking 40 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 20.4%.
Which local authorities border King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
The nearest to King's Lynn and West Norfolk are Fenland (31 km), South Holland (37 km), Boston (37 km), East Cambridgeshire (41 km), Breckland (42 km).