Claypit Lane is in Fakenham and in North Norfolk district. NR21 8AH is located in the Lancaster North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broadland. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Claypit Lane, Fakenham, NR21 8AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR21 8AQ, NR21 8AJ, NR21 8DD, NR21 8BX, NR21 8AT, NR21 9DL, NR21 8DE, NR21 8BY, NR21 8AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR21 8AH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 53.2% | 53.7% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 46.8% | 46.3% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 | 23.6% | 31.1% | 7.5% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.5% | 45.8% | -11.7% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 12.7% | 5.6% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 8.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 36% | 46.8% | 10.8% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 42.8% | 31.5% | -11.3% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 18% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 17.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.3% | 25.5% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 12% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 14.7% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 8.4% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 21.5% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 17.1% | 0.2% | 33.8% | -16.7% |
| Other | 5.1% | 0.8% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.9% | 98.3% | 4.4% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 93.6% | 93.9% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 2% | 5.4% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 93.9% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.1% | 76.7% | -12.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 29.2% | 13.5% | 15.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Claypit Lane was 10.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.2% lower than the Lancaster North average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Claypit Lane has the lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Lancaster North and the 30th lowest crime rate of 373 local areas in North Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey House Claypit Lane, Fakenham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2017-04-24 | £456,148 |
| Hibank House Claypit Lane, Fakenham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £37,000 | 1997-11-21 | £191,837 |
| Hibank House Claypit Lane, Fakenham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £40,000 | 1997-09-12 | £219,310 |
NR21 8AH 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 NR21 8AH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fakenham Junior School Queen's Road , NR21 8BN | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fakenham Infant and Nursery School Norwich Road , NR21 8HN | 3out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sculthorpe Church of England Primary Academy Creake Road , Sculthorpe NR21 9NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,409 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy School Road , Colkirk NR21 7NW | 3out of 4 | 4,501 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Snoring Community Primary Academy Thursford Road , Little Snoring NR21 0JN | 3out of 4 | 4,697 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fakenham Academy Field Lane , NR21 9QT | 3out of 4 | 536 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Cafe | Unit 2 At, Langham Glass Ltd | 649 yd | |
| Waterfall Elior | Hain Frozen Foods, Holt Road | 666 yd | |
| Drifters | 20 Oak Street, Fakenham | 744 yd | |
| First Focus Fakenham | Scout Hall, Oak Street | 744 yd | |
| Fakenham Tandoori | 14 Holt Road, Fakenham | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry IV | Henry Iv, Greenway Lane | 440 yd | |
| The Rampant Horse Inn | 3 Queens Road, Fakenham | 735 yd | |
| Red Lion Lounge | 37 Market Place, Fakenham | 835 yd | |
| Fakenham Conservative Club | 1 Whitehorse Street, Fakenham | 842 yd | |
| General Townshend Club Ltd | 16 Cattle Market Street, Fakenham | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl River | 28-30 Wells Road, Fakenham | 564 yd | |
| New World Takeaway | 6 Oak Street, Fakenham | 744 yd | |
| Tin Yau | 38-40 Oak Street, Fakenham | 744 yd | |
| Norfolk Kebab & Pizza House | 3 Norwich Street, Fakenham | 818 yd | |
| Direct Pizza | 12-14 Norwich Street, Fakenham | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tescos, 17 Oak Street | 787 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Norwich Road | 837 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl Uk Gmbh, Holt Road | 880 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| High Field Lawn FIELD LANE | grass pitches | 375 yd |
| Fakenham Academy FIELD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Fakenham Sports And Fitness Centre TRAP LANE | health and fitness suite | 667 yd |
| Fakenham Playing Field TRAP LANE | grass pitches | 743 yd |
| Cromwell Barn Health And Fitness Centre OAK STREET | health and fitness suite | 795 yd |
| Fakenham Rugby Union Football Club Ltd OLD WELLS ROAD | grass pitches | 845 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.