Holt Road is in Fakenham and in North Norfolk district. NR21 8ED is located in the Lancaster South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broadland. This postcode has been in use since 2019-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holt Road, Fakenham, NR21 8ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR21 8EG, NR21 8ET, NR21 8EU, NR21 8EP, NR21 8DZ, NR21 8EQ, NR21 8EL, NR21 8EX, NR21 8EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR21 8ED has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% of the population 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 | 56.5% | 56.3% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 5.3% |
| Male | 43.5% | 43.7% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -5.3% |
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 | 33.4% | 41.6% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 31% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -13.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 11.6% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 16.9% | 11.9% | -5.0% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
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 (67.1%) 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 | 36.9% | 34.3% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -14.1% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 32.8% | 3.6% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 24.6% | 23.9% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 11.2% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 6.5% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 19.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.4% | 27% | -10.4% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 16.3% | 2.5% | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 13% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 15.5% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 19.3% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -14.5% |
| Other | 4.9% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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 | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.1% | 98.1% | 2.0% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 92.2% 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% | 92.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 6.7% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 92.6% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.1% | 76.7% | -21.6% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 38% | 13.5% | 24.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holt Road was 35.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.5% lower than the Lancaster North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holt Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Lancaster North and the 169th highest crime rate of 373 local areas in North Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 2 Summit House Holt Road, Fakenham, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-08-27 | £116,680 |
| Apartment 10 Summit House Holt Road, Fakenham, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £134,500 | 2022-08-05 | £126,252 |
| Apartment 9 Summit House Holt Road, Fakenham, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2021-04-01 | £120,706 |
| Apartment 16 Summit House Holt Road, Fakenham, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2021-02-01 | £176,363 |
| Apartment 4 Summit House Holt Road, Fakenham, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-01-08 | £170,415 |
NR21 8ED area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 103 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fakenham Infant and Nursery School Norwich Road , NR21 8HN | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fakenham Junior School Queen's Road , NR21 8BN | 3out of 4 | 765 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sculthorpe Church of England Primary Academy Creake Road , Sculthorpe NR21 9NQ | 3out of 4 | 3,054 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Snoring Community Primary Academy Thursford Road , Little Snoring NR21 0JN | 3out of 4 | 4,194 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy School Road , Colkirk NR21 7NW | 3out of 4 | 4,462 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 | 1,150 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfall Elior | Hain Frozen Foods, Holt Road | 8 yd | |
| Nelson Cafe | Unit 2 At, Langham Glass Ltd | 102 yd | |
| Russell's Diner | 13 George Edwards Road, Fakenham | 723 yd | |
| Marston & Langinger | Canteen, 13 George Edwards Road | 763 yd | |
| Fakenham Tandoori | 14 Holt Road, Fakenham | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry IV | Henry Iv, Greenway Lane | 258 yd | |
| The Rampant Horse Inn | 3 Queens Road, Fakenham | 929 yd | |
| Fakenham Conservative Club | 1 Whitehorse Street, Fakenham | 968 yd | |
| Red Lion Lounge | 37 Market Place, Fakenham | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben's Pizza Emporium | 87 Norwich Road, Fakenham | 592 yd | |
| Norfolk Kebab & Pizza House | 3 Norwich Street, Fakenham | 1,009 yd | |
| Pearl River | 28-30 Wells Road, Fakenham | 1,040 yd | |
| Direct Pizza | 12-14 Norwich Street, Fakenham | 1,041 yd | |
| Mr Kebab | 34 Norwich Street, Fakenham | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl Uk Gmbh, Holt Road | 225 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Clipbush Lane, Fakenham | 923 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Norwich Road | 940 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| High Field Lawn FIELD LANE | grass pitches | 1,047 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.