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King's Lynn and West Norfolk motoring statistics
How many cars and electric cars are registered in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, which fuels they use, how many public chargers there are and how King's Lynn and West Norfolk compares with the East of England. From DVLA licensing records, DfT charger statistics and ONS population estimates.
- Licensed cars 87,929 +1.0% on a year earlier
- Private cars per 1,000 people 540 UK 444
- Battery electric cars 2,796 3.2% of cars (UK 5.8%)
- Electric share of private cars 2.6% 106th lowest of 361 councils
- Public chargers 269 172 per 100,000 people (UK 175)
- Company-registered cars 4.1% UK 10.0%
How many cars are there in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
There were 87,929 licensed cars in King's Lynn and West Norfolk at the end of June 2026, and 115,506 licensed vehicles of all kinds. That is 14.9% more cars than in 2010. Privately kept cars work out at 540 for every 1,000 residents, 83rd highest of 361 councils (UK 444).
Licensed vehicles in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Counts at the end of March each year, 2010 to 2026.
| Year | All vehicles | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97,256 | 76,495 |
| 2011 | 97,753 | 76,784 |
| 2012 | 98,348 | 77,348 |
| 2013 | 99,824 | 78,580 |
| 2014 | 101,313 | 79,594 |
| 2015 | 102,126 | 80,323 |
| 2016 | 104,167 | 81,824 |
| 2017 | 106,472 | 83,260 |
| 2018 | 107,243 | 83,739 |
| 2019 | 108,411 | 84,484 |
| 2020 | 107,319 | 83,756 |
| 2021 | 110,464 | 85,454 |
| 2022 | 111,106 | 85,405 |
| 2023 | 112,084 | 85,753 |
| 2024 | 112,963 | 86,596 |
| 2025 | 114,203 | 87,073 |
| 2026 | 115,506 | 87,929 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated
Licensed vehicles by type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated
Cars per 1,000 residents
All licensed cars at the end of June, divided by the ONS mid-year population. Company fleets registered locally push this up.
| Year | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | East of England | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 519 | 503 | – |
| 2012 | 519 | 502 | – |
| 2013 | 525 | 505 | – |
| 2014 | 528 | 524 | – |
| 2015 | 529 | 529 | 473 |
| 2016 | 535 | 537 | 480 |
| 2017 | 542 | 544 | 488 |
| 2018 | 546 | 542 | 490 |
| 2019 | 551 | 541 | 493 |
| 2020 | 547 | 536 | 489 |
| 2021 | 552 | 539 | 493 |
| 2022 | 549 | 532 | 489 |
| 2023 | 549 | 529 | 489 |
| 2024 | 554 | 531 | 490 |
Source:ONS Mid-2024 Updated
Petrol, diesel and electric cars in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
49.2% of cars in King's Lynn and West Norfolk run on petrol and 39.0% on diesel. Diesel’s share peaked at 45.1% in 2020. Hybrids that do not plug in make up 6.5%, and cars that plug in 5.0%.
Cars by fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated
Fuel mix over time
Share of licensed cars at the end of March each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel | Hybrid | Battery electric | Plug-in hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.9% | 31.8% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 65.8% | 33.8% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 63.9% | 35.7% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 61.9% | 37.6% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 59.9% | 39.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 58.0% | 41.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 56.4% | 43.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 55.0% | 44.2% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 54.2% | 44.8% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 54.0% | 44.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 53.5% | 45.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | 52.6% | 45.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 52.0% | 44.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 51.4% | 43.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| 2024 | 50.6% | 42.8% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| 2025 | 50.0% | 41.1% | 5.1% | 2.1% | 1.2% |
| 2026 | 49.2% | 39.0% | 6.5% | 3.2% | 1.8% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated
Electric cars in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
2,796 battery electric cars were licensed in King's Lynn and West Norfolk at the end of June 2026, 3.2% of all cars, 96th lowest of 361 councils. With plug-in hybrids, 4,361 cars plug in. A year earlier there were 1,872.
Of the privately kept cars, which are registered at home addresses, 2.6% are battery electric (2,191 cars), 14th lowest of 45 councils in the East of England. Companies keep 21.6% of the area’s battery electric cars, against 4.1% of its cars overall. There are also 87 battery electric vans.
Battery electric share of licensed cars
End of March each year. Fleet re-registrations can move a single area’s line sharply.
| Year | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | East of England | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| 2023 | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2024 | 1.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2025 | 2.1% | 4.1% | 4.4% |
| 2026 | 3.2% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated
Public EV chargers in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
There were 269 public chargers in King's Lynn and West Norfolk on 1 July 2026, 88 of them rapid or ultra-rapid (50kW and above). That is 172 for every 100,000 residents, 124th highest of 361 councils, against 175 across the UK. The count rose 5.5% from 1 January 2026.
For every public charger there are 13.1 privately kept plug-in cars in King's Lynn and West Norfolk (UK 12.9), 124th fewest of 361 councils. A higher number means more competition for each public charger, though many drivers charge at home.
Public chargers
| Date | All public chargers | 50kW and above |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 255 | 83 |
| Apr 2026 | 256 | 81 |
| Jul 2026 | 269 | 88 |
Source:DfT 1 July 2026 Updated
Chargers per 100,000 residents
| Area | All chargers | 50kW and above |
|---|---|---|
| King's Lynn and West Norfolk | 172 | 56 |
| Norfolk | 162 | 41 |
| East of England | 150 | 49 |
| England | 173 | 41 |
| UK | 175 | 42 |
Source:DfT 1 July 2026 Updated
Electric cars by neighbourhood
King's Lynn and West Norfolk has 19 ONS neighbourhoods (middle layer super output areas, about 7,000 residents each). In the typical one, 2.2% of privately kept vehicles are battery electric; in the highest, 3.7%. ONS names neighbourhoods by council and number, not by place name.
| Neighbourhood (MSOA) | Private vehicles | Battery electric | Electric share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Lynn and West Norfolk 005 | 4,837 | 181 | 3.7% | |
| King's Lynn and West Norfolk 014 | 6,646 | 190 | 2.9% | |
| King's Lynn and West Norfolk 012 | 5,810 | 160 | 2.8% | |
| King's Lynn and West Norfolk 002 | 5,257 | 126 | 2.4% | |
| King's Lynn and West Norfolk 004 | 4,967 | 118 | 2.4% | |
| King's Lynn and West Norfolk 017 | 6,492 | 153 | 2.4% | |
| King's Lynn and West Norfolk 015 | 5,734 | 130 | 2.3% | |
| King's Lynn and West Norfolk 001 | 3,330 | 72 | 2.2% | |
| King's Lynn and West Norfolk 008 | 5,479 | 121 | 2.2% | |
| King's Lynn and West Norfolk 018 | 6,237 | 135 | 2.2% | |
| Lowest electric shares | ||||
| King's Lynn and West Norfolk 007 | 2,864 | 28 | 1.0% | |
| King's Lynn and West Norfolk 009 | 3,628 | 56 | 1.5% | |
| King's Lynn and West Norfolk 010 | 4,204 | 71 | 1.7% | |
| King's Lynn and West Norfolk 003 | 6,108 | 106 | 1.7% | |
| King's Lynn and West Norfolk 006 | 4,630 | 83 | 1.8% | |
Privately kept licensed vehicles of all types at the end of June 2026. 1 neighbourhood is left out because DfT withholds small counts there.
Road traffic and collisions in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Reported injury collisions
| Year | Collisions | Killed or seriously injured |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 222 | 69 |
| 2022 | 240 | 75 |
| 2023 | 249 | 82 |
| 2024 | 292 | 104 |
| 2025 | 277 | 89 |
Source:DfT STATS19,UK Motoring analysis 2021 to 2025 Updated
Petrol and diesel prices in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Unleaded petrol averages 173.7p a litre across 14 filling stations in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, 2.2p above the UK average. Diesel averages 200.0p, 1.3p above the UK average. Prices checked 31 Oct, 19:32.
Cheapest petrol
- Jet Broomhill Service Station Downham Market 169.8p
- MFG Morrisons Kings Lynn King's Lynn 171.9p
- Esso MFG Stone Cross Downham Market 171.9p
Every filling station and price in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
How King's Lynn and West Norfolk compares
| King's Lynn and West Norfolk | 540 | 3.2% | 172 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 522 | 3.3% | 162 |
| East of England | 501 | 5.6% | 150 |
| England | 440 | 6.2% | 173 |
| United Kingdom | 444 | 5.8% | 175 |
Private cars per 1,000 people use the ONS mid-2024 population. Chargers are counted at the latest date; plug-in cars at the end of June 2026.
Driving test centres in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
There is 1 DVSA car practical test centre in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, and the highest pass rate in 2025/26 was 51.9% at Kings Lynn.
Other centres in Norfolk:
DVSA publishes pass rates by centre name, with no address, so centres are placed here by the place name in the name DVSA uses. See pass rates at every test centre.
Councils in Norfolk
Sorted by battery electric share of cars. Select a column heading to sort by it.
| South Norfolk | 574 | 4.0% | 131 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadland | 576 | 3.8% | 116 |
| Breckland | 558 | 3.4% | 114 |
| King's Lynn and West Norfolk | 540 | 3.2% | 172 |
| Norwich | 351 | 3.0% | 196 |
| North Norfolk | 575 | 2.8% | 225 |
| Great Yarmouth | 472 | 2.4% | 211 |
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Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed vehicles | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of June 2026 | 115,506 licensed vehicles in King's Lynn and West Norfolk | 26 October 2026 |
| Plug-in and electric vehicles | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of June 2026 | 4,549 plug-in vehicles | 26 October 2026 |
| Public chargers | Electric vehicle public charging infrastructure statistics Department for Transport | 1 July 2026 | 121,171 public chargers (UK) | 26 October 2026 |
| Population | Mid-year population estimates Office for National Statistics | Mid-2024 | 404 areas | 26 October 2026 |
| Neighbourhoods | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of June 2026 | 35,672 small areas (LSOAs) in England and Wales | 26 October 2026 |
- Coverage: licensing and charger figures cover the whole UK. Licensing figures in King's Lynn and West Norfolk run from the end of 2009.
- Vehicles are counted at the registered keeper’s postcode: for company cars that is the company’s address, not where the car is driven.
- Battery electric and plug-in counts come from table VEH0142; petrol, diesel and hybrid counts from VEH0105. “Other fuels” is VEH0105’s other-fuel count less plug-in cars.
- Charger counts are based on Zapmap data and are official statistics in development. In June 2026 one operator removed about 1,270 private chargers wrongly listed as public, so April and July are not strictly comparable.
- Neighbourhood figures cover England and Wales only; Scottish data zones and Northern Irish super data zones cannot be placed in councils without lookups we do not hold.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.