Oakley Drive is in Spalding and in South Holland district. PE11 2BN is located in the Spalding Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Holland and The Deepings. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oakley Drive, Spalding, PE11 2BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE11 2BL, PE11 2BJ, PE11 2AX, PE11 2BA, PE11 2HE, PE11 2HD, PE11 2DG, PE11 2DQ, PE11 2YT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE11 2BN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.4% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.6% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 28.7% | 37.4% | 8.7% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 43.6% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 11.9% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 6.6% | -4.0% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 39.7% | 38.4% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -10.0% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 40.9% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 13% | 12.8% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 6.4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 19.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.3% | 22.8% | -11.5% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 12.3% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 15.4% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 9.6% | 7.3% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 11.8% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 19.7% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -14.1% |
| Other | 8.3% | 8.3% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 5.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 100% | 91.5% | -8.5% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 75.2% 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 | 90.3% | 75.2% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 18.1% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 12.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 74.9% | -15.0% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 11.7% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 7.4% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.2% | 76.7% | -21.5% |
| Portugal | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Lithuania | 7.5% | 0.3% | 7.2% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 22.8% | 13.5% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.2% | 37.2% | -6.0% |
| Christian | 62.8% | 46.2% | 16.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakley Drive was 30.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.2% lower than the Spalding Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oakley Drive has the 14th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Spalding Castle and the 67th lowest crime rate of 289 local areas in South Holland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oakley Drive, Spalding, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £239,000 | 2024-10-17 | £240,509 |
| 3 Oakley Drive, Spalding, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £253,500 | 2024-10-03 | £255,101 |
| 9 Oakley Drive, Spalding, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-10-21 | £266,741 |
| 8 Oakley Drive, Spalding, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2021-08-20 | £252,899 |
| 17 Oakley Drive, Spalding, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-06-11 | £356,550 |
PE11 2BN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding Queens Road , PE11 2JQ | - not rated | 794 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spalding Primary Academy Woolram Wygate , PE11 1PB | - not rated | 1,343 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy Tollgate , PE11 1NJ | 4out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spalding Parish Church of England Day School Clay Lake , PE11 2QG | - not rated | 1,701 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wygate Park Academy Witham Road , PE11 3WT | 3out of 4 | 1,747 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spalding Academy Neville Avenue , PE11 2EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spalding High School Stonegate , PE11 2PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Spalding Grammar School Priory Road , PE11 2XH | 3out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Garth School Pinchbeck Road , PE11 1QF | 4out of 4 | 321 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Neville Avenue , PE11 2EH | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding Matmore Gate , PE11 2PN | - not rated | 1,463 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ayscoughfee Hall School Welland Hall , London Road PE11 2TE | - not rated | 1,617 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katana Spalding Ltd | 42 Double Street, Spalding | 632 yd | |
| Spalding Bowl | Spalding Bowl, 17 Westlode Street | 699 yd | |
| Poncha Café | 28 Westlode Street | 710 yd | |
| Saffron | 2 Pinchbeck Road | 839 yd | |
| Paceys | 22 - 23 Red Lion Street | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moorings | Public House, 123 Commercial Road | 200 yd | |
| Graffiti Bar and Restaurant | 37 Westlode Street, Spalding | 654 yd | |
| Royal Mail Cart | The Royal Mail Cart, 101 Pinchbeck Road | 771 yd | |
| Loaded and The Lounge | Unit 1 Broadgate House, 22 Westlode Street | 788 yd | |
| The Ivy Wall | 18 - 19 New Road | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spalding Chinese | 25 Commercial Road, Spalding | 328 yd | |
| Fabs | Fabs, 84 Holbeach Road | 662 yd | |
| Domuk Pizza Spalding | 22 Westlode Street Broadgate House, Spalding | 735 yd | |
| Jacks Fish Bar | 39B Holbeach Road | 775 yd | |
| Taste of China | 5 Westlode Street | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holbeach Supermarket (Londis) | 8B Holbeach Road | 269 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Lidl Uk, 29 Holbeach Road | 722 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Units B & C Winfrey Avenue, Holland Market | 1,077 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Holland Market, Spalding | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Garth School PINCHBECK ROAD | swimming pool | 420 yd |
| Castle Sports Centre And Swimming Pool ALBION STREET | athletics tracks, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, tennis courts | 429 yd |
| Pro Bodies Health And Fitness REAR OF 23 REAR OF 23 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 644 yd |
| Castle Swimming Pool FORGE CLOSE | swimming pool | 654 yd |
| Thames Road Playing Field (Closed) Thames Road | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Sir Haley Stewart Playing Field SIR HALLEY STEWART FIELD SIR HALLEY STEWART FIELD WINFREY AVENUE | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Fulney Playing Field (Closed) Fulney Avenue | grass pitches | 920 yd |
| The Priory School NEVILLE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,046 yd |
| Gleed Boys School (Closed) Halmer Gardens | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,072 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 134.53 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 134.53 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 26.41 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.