Love Lane is in Spalding and in South Holland district. PE11 2PF is located in the Spalding St Mary's 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 Love Lane, Spalding, PE11 2PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE11 2PE, PE11 2QA, PE11 2PG, PE11 2RA, PE11 2PQ, PE11 2PB, PE11 2QE, PE11 2PX, PE11 2QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE11 2PF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 49.6% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 47.5% | 50.4% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 33% | 37.1% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 38.9% | -10.4% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 14.8% | 5.4% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 5.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 41.3% | 41.2% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 37.1% | -3.5% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 15.7% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 5.2% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 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.
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 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.2% | 23.7% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 11% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 16.7% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 18.4% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 20.6% | -0.4% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 11.6% | 3.5% | -8.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| White | 99.4% | 92.8% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Other | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 76.4% 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 | 80.3% | 76.4% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| European Union | 18.1% | 20.6% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 14.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.3% | 75.8% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 12.6% | 6.7% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 5.2% | -2.0% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.5% | 76.7% | -13.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 5.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% |
| Poland | 5.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.8% | 37.2% | -9.4% |
| Christian | 62.4% | 46.2% | 16.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Love Lane was 96.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.5% higher than the Spalding St Mary's average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Love Lane has the 12th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Spalding St Mary's and the 74th highest crime rate of 289 local areas in South Holland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Love Lane, Spalding, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £161,500 | 2021-09-10 | £179,585 |
| 17 Love Lane, Spalding, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2017-07-20 | £202,520 |
| 17 Love Lane, Spalding, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2013-12-13 | £233,953 |
| 15 Love Lane, Spalding, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2012-06-26 | £376,924 |
| 15 Love Lane, Spalding, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2007-02-16 | £312,216 |
PE11 2PF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spalding Parish Church of England Day School Clay Lake , PE11 2QG | - not rated | 556 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy Tollgate , PE11 1NJ | 4out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School Hawthorn Bank , PE11 1JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wygate Park Academy Witham Road , PE11 3WT | 3out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spalding Primary Academy Woolram Wygate , PE11 1PB | - not rated | 1,601 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spalding Grammar School Priory Road , PE11 2XH | 3out of 4 | 312 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Spalding High School Stonegate , PE11 2PJ | 4out of 4 | 505 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Spalding Academy Neville Avenue , PE11 2EJ | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayscoughfee Hall School Welland Hall , London Road PE11 2TE | - not rated | 341 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding Matmore Gate , PE11 2PN | - not rated | 678 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Neville Avenue , PE11 2EH | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Garth School Pinchbeck Road , PE11 1QF | 4out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayscoughfee Cafe | Churchgate, Spalding | 162 yd | |
| The Crystal Inn | 5 - 6 Church Gate | 293 yd | |
| Becca's Ice Cream Parlour | Unit 6 Holland Market | 352 yd | |
| Sunshine Cafe Restaurant | The Maple Leaf, 20 - 20A Bridge Street | 427 yd | |
| Harrington’s Catering Ltd | South Holland Centre, 23 Market Place | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lincoln Arms | 4 Bridge Street, Spalding | 340 yd | |
| The Lincolnshire Poacher Spalding | The Lincolnshire Poacher, 11 Double Street | 448 yd | |
| The Red Lion Hotel | Red Lion Hotel Market Place | 521 yd | |
| The Spalding Club | The Spalding Club, 2 Broad Street | 523 yd | |
| The Priors Oven | 1 Sheep Market Priors Oven, Spalding | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oh My Cod | Oh My Cod, 41 Alexandra Road | 249 yd | |
| Turners Fish Restaurant | 20 - 21 Red Lion Street | 616 yd | |
| Sushi Boba | 18 Red Lion Street | 620 yd | |
| Marcos | 19 Red Lion Street | 624 yd | |
| Golden Lee | Golden Lee Chinese Takeaway, 33 New Road | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Matmore Gate, Spalding | 490 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods Ltd | 15A Sheep Market | 671 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Holland Market, Spalding | 758 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Units B & C Winfrey Avenue, Holland Market | 760 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | St. Thomas Road, Spalding | 819 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Everybody'S Gym BEDFORD PLACE | health and fitness suite | 311 yd |
| Spalding High School STONEGATE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 317 yd |
| Spalding Grammar School Priory Road | grass pitches | 430 yd |
| Spalding Parish Ce Day School CLAY LAKE | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| The Fitness Company Spalding (Closed) SPRING GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 552 yd |
| Spalding Town Tennis Club Holyrood Walk | tennis courts | 573 yd |
| Spalding & District Squash Club HOLYROOD WALK | squash courts | 573 yd |
| Gleed Boys School (Closed) Halmer Gardens | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 655 yd |
| Pro Bodies Health And Fitness REAR OF 23 REAR OF 23 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 682 yd |
| Spalding Academy NEVILLE AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 781 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.