Knitting Needle Lane is in Wells-Next-The-Sea and in North Norfolk district. NR23 1LW is located in the Wells with Holkham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Knitting Needle Lane, Wells-next-the-sea, NR23 1LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR23 1LP, NR23 1LN, NR23 1LS, NR23 1LL, NR23 1DG, NR23 1ED, NR23 1LQ, NR23 1LH, NR23 1JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR23 1LW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 50.9% | 54.1% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 49.1% | 45.9% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 | 21.8% | 26% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.7% | 44.6% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 14% | 14.1% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 14% | 13% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
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 | 37.7% | 38% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -10.4% |
| Good health | 43.4% | 40.6% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 7.0% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 18.5% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.4% | 16.9% | -9.5% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 9% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 14.6% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 8.2% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 13.1% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.1% | 35.2% | 3.1% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| White | 98.1% | 98.7% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 92.9% | 92.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 93% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knitting Needle Lane was 78.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.2% higher than the Coastal average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Knitting Needle Lane has the 11th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Coastal and the 57th highest crime rate of 373 local areas in North Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland Corner Knitting Needle Lane, Wells-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £576,000 | 2022-02-01 | £577,177 |
| Maryland Corner Knitting Needle Lane, Wells-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2011-06-01 | £520,495 |
| Sunnyside Knitting Needle Lane, Wells-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2010-06-11 | £448,216 |
| Maryland Corner Knitting Needle Lane, Wells-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 1997-08-04 | £356,727 |
NR23 1LW 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.
NR23 1LW 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 NR23 1LW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 120 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells-Next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School Polka Road , NR23 1JG | 3out of 4 | 346 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderman Peel High School Market Lane , NR23 1RB | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flo & Joe | Unit 4-5, 20 Staithe Street | 409 yd | |
| Bang In Wells | Staithe Street, Wells-next-the-Sea | 409 yd | |
| Ground By Bringing The Outside In | Unit 2, Mayshiel House, 42 Staithe Street | 434 yd | |
| Nelsons Coffee Shop | Nelsons Coffee Shop, 21 Staithe Street | 451 yd | |
| Mrs B's Tearoom | 57 Staithe Street, Wells-next-the-Sea | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Sailing Club | East End, Wells-next-the-Sea | 359 yd | |
| Ollies Restaurant | The Edinburgh Inn, Station Road | 386 yd | |
| Bowling Green Inn | 20 Church Street, Wells-next-the-Sea | 408 yd | |
| The Globe | Globe Inn, The Buttlands | 411 yd | |
| Golden Fleece | The Quay, Wells-next-the-Sea | 594 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune House | Fortune House, 16 Northfield Lane | 197 yd | |
| Plattens Fish & Chips Ltd | Platterns Fish And Chips, 13 The Quay | 594 yd | |
| The Little Pasty Shop | 8 Freeman Street, Wells-next-the-Sea | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Foodstore | Polka Road, Wells-next-the-Sea | 277 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sea Fit (Closed) Staithe Street | health and fitness suite | 425 yd |
| Wells Town Tennis Club Gales Road | tennis courts | 657 yd |
| Alderman Peel High School MARKET LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 697 yd |
| Wells Town Football Club Beach Road | grass pitches | 955 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 | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 14.3% |
| 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.