Cherrywood Avenue is in Wicken Green Village, Fakenham and in North Norfolk district. NR21 7QQ is located in the The Raynhams electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broadland. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cherrywood Avenue, Wicken Green Village, Fakenham, NR21 7QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR21 7QN, NR21 7QP, NR21 7QE, NR21 7QL, NR21 7QF, NR21 7QS, NR21 7QW, NR21 7QR, NR21 7QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR21 7QQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.7% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.3% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.6% | 26.6% | 7.0% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 47.2% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 16.6% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 7.5% |
| Widowed | 13.1% | 8% | -5.1% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 29.3% | 33.9% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -14.5% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 33.9% | -4.4% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 26.6% | 22.6% | -4.0% | 12.7% | 9.9% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 7.8% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 17%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.2% | 26% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 12.5% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 18.5% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 16% | 8.5% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 17% | -1.1% | 33.8% | -16.8% |
| Other | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.1% | 95.2% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 99.1% | 92.1% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 92.1% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.7% | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cherrywood Avenue was 17.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.1% lower than the Priory average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cherrywood Avenue has the 6th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Priory and the 93rd lowest crime rate of 373 local areas in North Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.9%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Cherrywood Avenue, Fakenham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-01-06 | £181,485 |
| 21 Cherrywood Avenue, Fakenham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2015-08-21 | £176,757 |
| 21 Cherrywood Avenue, Fakenham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £39,500 | 1999-05-28 | £207,217 |
| 19 Cherrywood Avenue, Fakenham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £39,000 | 1998-09-18 | £206,805 |
| 19 Cherrywood Avenue, Fakenham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £28,125 | 1997-12-01 | £156,765 |
NR21 7QQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 NR21 7QQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blenheim Park Academy Lancaster Road , Sculthorpe NR21 7PX | 1out of 4 | 369 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rudham CofE Primary Academy School Road , East Rudham PE31 8RF | 3out of 4 | 4,616 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashside (Closed) Syderstone Road | grass pitches | 1,056 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.