Maltings Drive, Harleston, IP20 9EY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP20 9EY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.3%	52%	-1.3%	51.0%	1.0%
Male	46.7%	48%	1.3%	49.0%	-1.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of IP20 9EY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	25.3%	27.8%	2.5%	37.9%	-10.1%
Married: Opposite sex	57.2%	54.2%	-3.0%	44.2%	10.0%
Separated	1.3%	0.4%	-0.9%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	8.7%	8.4%	-0.3%	9.1%	-0.7%
Widowed	7.4%	9.3%	1.9%	6.1%	3.2%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	49.6%	38.6%	-11.0%	48.4%	-9.8%
Good health	37.6%	41.8%	4.2%	33.6%	8.2%
Fair health	10.9%	15.9%	5.0%	12.7%	3.2%
Bad health	1.5%	2.8%	1.3%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	1.2%	-0.4%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	27.1%	22.5%	-4.6%	18.2%	4.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.5%	9.3%	-4.2%	9.6%	-0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.2%	17.6%	1.4%	13.4%	4.2%
Apprenticeship	6.6%	8.8%	2.2%	5.3%	3.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.8%	20.3%	5.5%	16.9%	3.4%
Degree or Similar	16.2%	18.5%	2.3%	33.8%	-15.3%
Other	5.7%	3.1%	-2.6%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Pakistani	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.9%	99.6%	0.7%	81.4%	18.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95.3%	96.8%	1.5%	83.2%	13.6%
European Union	2.2%	2.8%	0.6%	6.1%	-3.3%
Africa	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	5.6%	-5.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.3%	96.8%	1.5%	83.2%	13.6%
10+ Years	0%	2.4%	2.4%	9.8%	-7.4%
5-10 Years	1.8%	0.4%	-1.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	1.8%	0.4%	-1.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.9%	76.7%	4.2%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Lithuania	1.6%	0.3%	1.3%
Poland	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
No passport held	16.3%	13.5%	2.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.6%	37.2%	1.4%
Christian	58.6%	46.2%	12.4%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	2.4%	6.0%	-3.6%

Safety

Is Maltings Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maltings Drive was 30.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.9% lower than the Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Maltings Drive has the 21st highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole and the 211th highest crime rate of 436 local areas in South Norfolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,900

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in IP20 9EY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Maltings Drive are based on 72 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Norfolk.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Maltings Drive, Harleston, IP20 9EY

Estimated Average Property Prices for IP20 9EY

Average Price
£282,496

Semi-Detached
£295,425

Terraced
£242,750

Detached
£317,333

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Maltings Drive

Average Price
£288,796

Semi-Detached
£273,954

Terraced
£274,346

Detached
£303,333

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Maltings DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Maltings Drive, Harleston, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£355,000	2025-09-12	£353,189
3 Maltings Drive, Harleston, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2025-06-19	£248,828
12 Maltings Drive, Harleston, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2025-04-16	£258,178
20 Maltings Drive, Harleston, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2025-03-28	£210,648
14 Maltings Drive, Harleston, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2024-06-25	£188,744

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for IP20 9EY

Employment

IP20 9EY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in IP20 9EY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	76
Full-Time Employee	75
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	21
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Looking after home or family	6
Student (economically inactive)	4
Other	3
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Manufacturing	24
Construction	19
Education	15
Human health and social work activities	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Other	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Transport and storage	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harleston CofE VA Primary School School Lane , IP20 9HG	- not rated	479 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harleston CofE Primary Academy School Lane , IP20 9HG	- not rated	479 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harleston, Dove Church of England Voluntary Aided First School School Lane , IP20 9HG	- not rated	479 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Canon Pickering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School School Lane , IP20 9HG	- not rated	550 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mendham Primary School Mendham , IP20 0NJ	- not rated	2,982 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Archbishop Sancroft High School (A Church of England Academy) Wilderness Lane , IP20 9DD	- not rated	995 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Archbishop Sancroft High School Wilderness Lane , IP20 9DD	- not rated	995 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) Wilderness Lane , IP20 9DD	- not rated	1,048 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Harleston Tearooms	7B Bullock Fair Close, Harleston	420 yd
Hungry Cat Cafe	25 The Thoroughfare, Harleston	439 yd
Corner Cafe	31 The Thoroughfare, Harleston	439 yd
Soul Cafe	37 The Thoroughfare, Harleston	439 yd
A Taste Of Raj	20-24 Broad Street, Harleston	467 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Cap	Cardinals Hat, 23 The Thoroughfare		439 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Full Moon	32 Broad Street, Harleston	467 yd
K M Fish & Chips	30 Broad Street, Harleston	467 yd
Istanbul Kebab House	9A The Thoroughfare, Harleston	534 yd
Kam Moon	3 Church Street, Harleston	573 yd
Golden Wok	10 London Road, Harleston	723 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
East Of England Co-Op	Bullock Fair Close, Harleston		420 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Elixir Rooms (Closed) Broad Street	health and fitness suite	461 yd
Harleston Community Leisure Facility WILDERNESS LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts	700 yd
Archbishop Sancroft High School WILDERNESS LANE	grass pitches, swimming pool	995 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	39.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	44.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.