Cowbit Road is in Spalding and in South Holland district. PE11 2RH 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 Cowbit Road, Spalding, PE11 2RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE11 2TS, PE11 2TF, PE11 2TW, PE11 2TN, PE11 2TJ, PE11 2TY, PE11 2YF, PE11 2FB, PE11 2SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE11 2RH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 51.5% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.9% | 48.5% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 29.2% | 34.7% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.8% | 45.7% | -10.1% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 8.6% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 7.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.9% | 46.5% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 38.9% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 10.6% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 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 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.1% | 27.3% | 1.2% | 18.2% | 9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 11.9% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 14% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 6% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 12.3% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 22.5% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 10.8% | 6% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 94.8% | 90.9% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 9.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 3.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 71.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 71.1% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| European Union | 19.7% | 24.6% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 18.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.5% | 71.2% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 15.9% | 12.4% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 9.7% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 1.7% | -6.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.7% | 76.7% | -19.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 6.6% | 0.3% | 6.3% |
| Poland | 11.1% | 1.3% | 9.8% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.5% | 37.2% | -12.7% |
| Christian | 67.1% | 46.2% | 20.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cowbit Road was 67.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.2% lower than the Spalding St Mary's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cowbit Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Spalding St Mary's and the 128th highest crime rate of 289 local areas in South Holland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47B Cowbit Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £291,000 | 2025-08-01 | £292,223 |
| 49 Cowbit Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2017-08-30 | £215,258 |
| 47A Cowbit Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2013-12-10 | £285,954 |
| 49 Cowbit Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2006-06-09 | £197,848 |
| 47C Cowbit Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2005-12-15 | £228,786 |
PE11 2RH 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 | 198 |
| Retired | 115 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 72 |
| Manufacturing | 58 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School Hawthorn Bank , PE11 1JQ | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spalding Parish Church of England Day School Clay Lake , PE11 2QG | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy Tollgate , PE11 1NJ | 4out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spalding Monkshouse Primary School Pennygate , PE11 1LG | 3out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wygate Park Academy Witham Road , PE11 3WT | 3out of 4 | 1,713 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 716 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Spalding High School Stonegate , PE11 2PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Spalding Academy Neville Avenue , PE11 2EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,722 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 | 590 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding Matmore Gate , PE11 2PN | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Neville Avenue , PE11 2EH | 3out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Garth School Pinchbeck Road , PE11 1QF | 4out of 4 | 1,939 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 | 939 yd | |
| Rumblings | 16 The Crescent, Spalding | 1,003 yd | |
| Golden City | Golden City, 30 The Crescent | 1,041 yd | |
| Bookmark | 20 The Crescent, Spalding | 1,041 yd | |
| The Crystal Inn | 5 - 6 Church Gate | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Waters Edge | The Waters Edge, 8 River Bank | 574 yd | |
| Welland Yacht Club | River Bank, Spalding Common | 636 yd | |
| The Draymans Arms | 44 Little London Bridge, Spalding | 730 yd | |
| The Lincoln Arms | 4 Bridge Street, Spalding | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fry Guys | Phoenix, 17 - 18 Little London | 548 yd | |
| Oh My Cod | Oh My Cod, 41 Alexandra Road | 928 yd | |
| Golden Tree Chinese | 51 Winsover Road, Spalding | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | St. Thomas Road, Spalding | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spalding Grammar School (Memorial Field) MEMORIAL FIELD MEMORIAL FIELD ST THOMAS ROAD | grass pitches | 409 yd |
| Spalding Grammar School Priory Road | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Spalding Parish Ce Day School CLAY LAKE | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Spalding Town Tennis Club Holyrood Walk | tennis courts | 938 yd |
| Spalding & District Squash Club HOLYROOD WALK | squash courts | 938 yd |
| Everybody'S Gym BEDFORD PLACE | health and fitness suite | 979 yd |
| The Fitness Company Spalding (Closed) SPRING GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 1,017 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% |
| Median download speed | 41 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.92 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.92 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.