Field Lane is in Fakenham and in North Norfolk district. NR21 9QP 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 Field Lane, Fakenham, NR21 9QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR21 9QR, NR21 9QZ, NR21 9QY, NR21 9RJ, NR21 9QW, NR21 9RA, NR21 9QX, NR21 8AL, NR21 9HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR21 9QP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% 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 | 50.5% | 55.6% | 5.1% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 49.5% | 44.4% | -5.1% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
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 | 30.4% | 34.8% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 10.6% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 7.2% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 42.7% | 49.5% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 40.9% | 33.1% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 14% | 11.5% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 5.2% | 3.8% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.5% | 17.4% | -9.1% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 12.5% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 16.6% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 19.2% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 27.5% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.1% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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 | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.6% | 96.7% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 86.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.1% | 86.9% | -9.2% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 12.5% | 10.0% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 86.9% | -8.8% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.5% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Field Lane was 39.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.2% lower than the Lancaster North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Field Lane has the 12th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Lancaster North and the 150th highest crime rate of 373 local areas in North Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Field Lane, Fakenham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2019-10-17 | £382,993 |
| 16 Field Lane, Fakenham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2005-09-30 | £345,382 |
| 14 Field Lane, Fakenham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2002-01-29 | £531,688 |
| 12 Field Lane, Fakenham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2001-09-26 | £917,938 |
| 16 Field Lane, Fakenham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2001-05-08 | £375,287 |
NR21 9QP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 9QP 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 1,021 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fakenham Infant and Nursery School Norwich Road , NR21 8HN | 3out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sculthorpe Church of England Primary Academy Creake Road , Sculthorpe NR21 9NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,982 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy School Road , Colkirk NR21 7NW | 3out of 4 | 4,670 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Snoring Community Primary Academy Thursford Road , Little Snoring NR21 0JN | 3out of 4 | 4,973 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 | 221 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drifters | 20 Oak Street, Fakenham | 858 yd | |
| First Focus Fakenham | Scout Hall, Oak Street | 858 yd | |
| Taylors | 5 Oak Street, Fakenham | 882 yd | |
| EP Youth | Connaught House, 11 Oak Street | 953 yd | |
| Taste Of Thai | 39 Market Place, Fakenham | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry IV | Henry Iv, Greenway Lane | 850 yd | |
| The Rampant Horse Inn | 3 Queens Road, Fakenham | 974 yd | |
| Red Lion Lounge | 37 Market Place, Fakenham | 1,023 yd | |
| Fakenham Conservative Club | 1 Whitehorse Street, Fakenham | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl River | 28-30 Wells Road, Fakenham | 641 yd | |
| New World Takeaway | 6 Oak Street, Fakenham | 858 yd | |
| Tin Yau | 38-40 Oak Street, Fakenham | 858 yd | |
| USA Fried Chicken | 5 Old Post Office Street, Fakenham | 1,005 yd | |
| Norfolk Kebab & Pizza House | 3 Norwich Street, Fakenham | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tescos, 17 Oak Street | 882 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| High Field Lawn FIELD LANE | grass pitches | 114 yd |
| Fakenham Academy FIELD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 262 yd |
| Fakenham Sports And Fitness Centre TRAP LANE | health and fitness suite | 338 yd |
| Fakenham Rugby Union Football Club Ltd OLD WELLS ROAD | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Fakenham Playing Field TRAP LANE | grass pitches | 487 yd |
| Cromwell Barn Health And Fitness Centre OAK STREET | health and fitness suite | 890 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.