Mercia Gardens, Bourne, PE10 9QW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE10 9QW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.5%	51.9%	0.4%	51.0%	0.9%
Male	48.5%	48.1%	-0.4%	49.0%	-0.9%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of PE10 9QW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	24.4%	24.4%	0.0%	37.9%	-13.5%
Married: Opposite sex	61.7%	56.6%	-5.1%	44.2%	12.4%
Separated	3.3%	3.1%	-0.2%	2.2%	0.9%
Divorced	5.1%	9.7%	4.6%	9.1%	0.6%
Widowed	5.4%	6.3%	0.9%	6.1%	0.2%

Health

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	47.5%	40.9%	-6.6%	48.4%	-7.5%
Good health	39.9%	42.7%	2.8%	33.6%	9.1%
Fair health	11.4%	12%	0.6%	12.7%	-0.7%
Bad health	1%	3.6%	2.6%	4.0%	-0.4%
Very bad health	0.2%	0.8%	0.6%	1.2%	-0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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	18.4%	14.2%	-4.2%	18.2%	-4.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.6%	8.2%	-8.4%	9.6%	-1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	24.1%	18.9%	-5.2%	13.4%	5.5%
Apprenticeship	5.4%	7.5%	2.1%	5.3%	2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.7%	18.9%	6.2%	16.9%	2.0%
Degree or Similar	20.8%	26.4%	5.6%	33.8%	-7.4%
Other	2.1%	6%	3.9%	2.8%	3.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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%
Other Asian	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.2%	0.3%	0.1%	0.9%	-0.6%
White	98.5%	98.2%	-0.3%	81.4%	16.8%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.6% 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	97.3%	96.6%	-0.7%	83.2%	13.4%
European Union	1.2%	1%	-0.2%	6.1%	-5.1%
Africa	0.7%	1.6%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.5%	0.8%	0.3%	5.6%	-4.8%
Oceania	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.5%	96.4%	-0.1%	83.2%	13.2%
10+ Years	0.5%	2.3%	1.8%	9.8%	-7.5%
5-10 Years	0.2%	0.8%	0.6%	2.9%	-2.1%
Less than 2 years	2.7%	0.5%	-2.2%	1.9%	-1.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.4%	76.7%	9.7%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Portugal	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	12%	13.5%	-1.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.4%	37.2%	-1.8%
Christian	59.9%	46.2%	13.7%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	4.2%	6.0%	-1.8%

Safety

Is Mercia Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mercia Gardens was 38.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.6% lower than the Bourne Austerby average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Mercia Gardens has the 26th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Bourne Austerby and the 210th lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Kesteven .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,600

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in PE10 9QW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Mercia Gardens are based on 11 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Kesteven.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Mercia Gardens, Bourne, PE10 9QW

Estimated Average Property Prices for PE10 9QW

Average Price
£268,321

Semi-Detached
£265,635

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£275,035

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Mercia Gardens

Average Price
£258,865

Semi-Detached
£256,722

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£268,506

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Mercia GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Mercia Gardens, Bourne, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2023-01-26	£276,360
1 Mercia Gardens, Bourne, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£217,500	2020-12-18	£264,931
10 Mercia Gardens, Bourne, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£249,995	2019-12-16	£314,751
3 Mercia Gardens, Bourne, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2014-09-04	£260,064
11 Mercia Gardens, Bourne, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£125,000	2011-06-02	£222,884

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PE10 9QW

Employment

PE10 9QW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 PE10 9QW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	112
Retired	109
Part-Time Employee	45
Self-Employed	22
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	8
Student (economically inactive)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	38
Manufacturing	30
Education	22
Construction	20
Human health and social work activities	20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	16
Administrative and support service activities	8
Other	6
Real estate activities	6
Information and communication	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bourne Westfield Primary Academy Westbourne Park , PE10 9QS	4out of 4	335 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary Academy Abbey Road , PE10 9EP	4out of 4	1,351 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy Sandown Drive , Elsea Park PE10 0WP	3out of 4	1,583 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Edenham Church of England School School Lane , Edenham PE10 0LP	3out of 4	3,287 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Thurlby Community Primary Academy Crown Lane , Thurlby PE10 0EZ	- not rated	3,788 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bourne Academy Edinburgh Crescent , PE10 9DT	3out of 4	1,375 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bourne Grammar School South Road , PE10 9JE	4out of 4	1,510 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Willoughby Academy South Road , PE10 9JD	3out of 4	1,605 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Starbucks	J Sainsbury Plc, Exeter Street	338 yd
The Leaf	35 West Street	631 yd
Montaz	12 West Street	637 yd
Kew's Garden Cafe	Unit 6, Crown Walk, West Street	661 yd
Hygge Coffee House	Unit 10, Crown Walk, West Street	673 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pyramid Club	63 West Street	663 yd
Smiths of Bourne	25 North Street	687 yd
The Raymond Mays - JD Wetherspoon	44-48 North Street	718 yd
Newton's Wine Bar & Tapas	40 North Street	729 yd
China Hand	36 North Street	729 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Crown Wok In	Unit 9, Crown Walk, West Street	661 yd
Dees Fish Bar	Dees Fish Bar, 51 West Street	663 yd
Hot and Spice	64 North Street	721 yd
Golden Palace	Golden Palace, North Street	729 yd
Carlos Pizzas	2 South Street	814 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	Exeter Street	338 yd
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, North Street	677 yd
Heron Foods Ltd	13 North Street	687 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Food	Unit 15, The Burghley Centre, North Street	767 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near PE10 9QW postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	38 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	45.06 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	45.06 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	17.73 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of PE10 9QW