Paddock Close is in Fakenham and in North Norfolk district. NR21 8PQ is located in the Lancaster South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broadland. This postcode has been in use since 1991-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Paddock Close, Fakenham, NR21 8PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR21 8PF, NR21 8PN, NR21 8PG, NR21 8PB, NR21 8PD, NR21 8LD, NR21 8PA, NR21 8LB, NR21 8PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR21 8PQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.2% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.8% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 32.3% | 40.2% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 34.7% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 12.6% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 12.4% | 10% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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 (69.4%) 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 | 39.4% | 31.4% | -8.0% | 48.4% | -17.0% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 38% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 21.6% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 8.9% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 7.3% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| 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 | 41% | 25.1% | -15.9% | 18.2% | 6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.6% | 15.3% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 14% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 9.8% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 16.2% | 8.8% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.8% | 17% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -16.8% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.4% | 97.6% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 96.8% | 93% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 93% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.2% | 76.7% | -17.5% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 35.9% | 13.5% | 22.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.2% | 37.2% | 17.0% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paddock Close was 66.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.0% higher than the Lancaster North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Paddock Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Lancaster North and the 80th highest crime rate of 373 local areas in North Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Paddock Close, Fakenham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2019-09-20 | £252,910 |
| 5 Paddock Close, Fakenham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2018-06-08 | £221,316 |
| 2 Paddock Close, Fakenham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2018-02-02 | £249,874 |
| 2 Paddock Close, Fakenham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2015-07-13 | £242,259 |
| 1 Paddock Close, Fakenham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2010-12-17 | £268,648 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 401 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fakenham Junior School Queen's Road , NR21 8BN | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sculthorpe Church of England Primary Academy Creake Road , Sculthorpe NR21 9NQ | 3out of 4 | 3,835 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy School Road , Colkirk NR21 7NW | 3out of 4 | 3,915 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Snoring Community Primary Academy Thursford Road , Little Snoring NR21 0JN | 3out of 4 | 4,270 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 | 1,961 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston & Langinger | Canteen, 13 George Edwards Road | 411 yd | |
| Russell's Diner | 13 George Edwards Road, Fakenham | 418 yd | |
| Waterfall Elior | Hain Frozen Foods, Holt Road | 875 yd | |
| Nelson Cafe | Unit 2 At, Langham Glass Ltd | 964 yd | |
| Megs Place | 9 Norwich Road, Fakenham | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben's Pizza Emporium | 87 Norwich Road, Fakenham | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl Uk Gmbh, Holt Road | 825 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 | 52.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.92 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.92 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.