Welland Close is in Spalding and in South Holland district. PE11 2YF is located in the Spalding St John'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 Welland Close, Spalding, PE11 2YF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE11 2TN, PE11 2TJ, PE11 2TQ, PE11 2TS, PE11 2RQ, PE11 2EW, PE11 2TG, PE11 2TY, PE11 2XZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE11 2YF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 51.7% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 51.1% | 48.3% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PE11 2YF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.2% | 42.2% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.2% | 28.2% | -9.0% | 44.2% | -16.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 17.3% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 9% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 | 39.1% | 42.7% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 45.7% | 41.2% | -4.5% | 33.6% | 7.6% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 11.9% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
In the area around PE11 2YF this area, 29.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.2% | 29.7% | 1.5% | 18.2% | 11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 11% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 12.7% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 10.3% | 8.3% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 10% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 20% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -13.8% |
| Other | 20.3% | 6.3% | -14.0% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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 | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.7% | 93.4% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Other | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, just 48.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.8% | 48.6% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -34.6% |
| European Union | 34.2% | 48.3% | 14.1% | 6.1% | 42.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.8% | 48.5% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -34.7% |
| 10+ Years | 11.2% | 22.3% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 12.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.9% | 16.3% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 13.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 11.5% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 9.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 1.4% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 34.6% | 76.7% | -42.1% |
| Lithuania | 10.8% | 0.3% | 10.5% |
| Poland | 21.5% | 1.3% | 20.2% |
| Romania | 8.8% | 0.9% | 7.9% |
| Other EU countries | 7.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.2% | 37.2% | -14.0% |
| Christian | 67.1% | 46.2% | 20.9% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Welland Close was 56.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.7% lower than the Spalding Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Welland Close has the 16th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Spalding Castle and the 143rd lowest crime rate of 289 local areas in South Holland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Welland Close, Spalding, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-09-30 | £116,551 |
| 2 Welland Close, Spalding, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-04-30 | £122,258 |
| 9 Welland Close, Spalding, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £124,995 | 2024-04-19 | £132,884 |
| 13 Welland Close, Spalding, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-03-28 | £131,459 |
| 14 Welland Close, Spalding, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2023-08-03 | £134,987 |
PE11 2YF 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 | 160 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 49 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 618 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spalding Parish Church of England Day School Clay Lake , PE11 2QG | - not rated | 941 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy Tollgate , PE11 1NJ | 4out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spalding Monkshouse Primary School Pennygate , PE11 1LG | 3out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wygate Park Academy Witham Road , PE11 3WT | 3out of 4 | 1,530 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 | 509 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Spalding High School Stonegate , PE11 2PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Spalding Academy Neville Avenue , PE11 2EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,594 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 | 411 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding Matmore Gate , PE11 2PN | - not rated | 1,284 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Neville Avenue , PE11 2EH | 3out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Garth School Pinchbeck Road , PE11 1QF | 4out of 4 | 1,724 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 | 742 yd | |
| Rumblings | 16 The Crescent, Spalding | 782 yd | |
| Golden City | Golden City, 30 The Crescent | 819 yd | |
| Bookmark | 20 The Crescent, Spalding | 820 yd | |
| Sergis Good Food Store | 10-11 Francis Street, Spalding | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Waters Edge | The Waters Edge, 8 River Bank | 770 yd | |
| Welland Yacht Club | River Bank, Spalding Common | 835 yd | |
| The Lincoln Arms | 4 Bridge Street, Spalding | 844 yd | |
| The Draymans Arms | 44 Little London Bridge, Spalding | 891 yd | |
| The Priors Oven | 1 Sheep Market Priors Oven, Spalding | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fry Guys | Phoenix, 17 - 18 Little London | 723 yd | |
| Oh My Cod | Oh My Cod, 41 Alexandra Road | 802 yd | |
| Golden Tree Chinese | 51 Winsover Road, Spalding | 876 yd | |
| Chilli masters | Chilli Masters, 11 Winsover Road | 892 yd | |
| Turkish Best Kebab | 27 Winsover Road, Spalding | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | St. Thomas Road, Spalding | 818 yd | |
| Lidl Limited | Lidl, Winsover Centre, 14 - 16 Winsover Road | 953 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods Ltd | 15A Sheep Market | 973 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Holland Market, Spalding | 1,069 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Units B & C Winfrey Avenue, Holland Market | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spalding Grammar School (Memorial Field) MEMORIAL FIELD MEMORIAL FIELD ST THOMAS ROAD | grass pitches | 223 yd |
| Spalding Grammar School Priory Road | grass pitches | 504 yd |
| Everybody'S Gym BEDFORD PLACE | health and fitness suite | 767 yd |
| The Fitness Company Spalding (Closed) SPRING GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 794 yd |
| Spalding Parish Ce Day School CLAY LAKE | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Spalding Town Tennis Club Holyrood Walk | tennis courts | 887 yd |
| Spalding & District Squash Club HOLYROOD WALK | squash courts | 887 yd |
| Spalding High School STONEGATE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,005 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 | 34.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.88 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.88 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.87 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.