Normans Lane is in North Creake, Fakenham and in King'S Lynn And West Norfolk district. NR21 9LD is located in the Bircham with Rudhams electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Normans Lane, North Creake, Fakenham, NR21 9LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR21 9LA, NR21 9LG, NR21 9JZ, NR21 9JY, NR21 9JS, NR21 9JR, NR21 9JU, NR21 9JT, NR21 9LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR21 9LD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.9% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.1% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 24.5% | 27.6% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.1% | 49.5% | -6.6% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 11.5% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 9% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.6% | 40.5% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 39.6% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 12.6% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.6% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.9% | 16.8% | -11.1% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 10.8% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 17.2% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 16.8% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 29.4% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.6% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.9% | 97.6% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 96.9% | 94.5% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 94.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 22.9% | 13.5% | 9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 53.1% | 46.2% | 6.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Normans Lane was 36.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.4% higher than the Bircham with Rudhams average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Normans Lane has the 12th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Bircham with Rudhams and the 232nd lowest crime rate of 484 local areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cartshed Normans Lane, Fakenham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £911,000 | 2021-08-31 | £1,036,060 |
| Wheel House Normans Lane, Fakenham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £1,119,000 | 2020-04-24 | £1,362,641 |
| The Courtyard Normans Lane, Fakenham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2015-07-03 | £1,615,409 |
| Scuderia Normans Lane, Fakenham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £835,000 | 2015-03-24 | £1,261,958 |
| Wheel House Normans Lane, Fakenham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £840,000 | 2008-04-07 | £1,396,014 |
NR21 9LD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NR21 9LD 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NR21 9LD 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 | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham Market Primary School Friars Lane , Burnham Market PE31 8JA | 3out of 4 | 4,949 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barn | Creake Abbey, Burnham Road | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Farmers | 1 Burnham Road, North Creake | 315 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Creake Playing Field Dunn Lane | grass pitches | 355 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.