Sorrel Drive is in Spalding and in South Holland district. PE11 3GN is located in the Spalding Wygate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Holland and The Deepings. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sorrel Drive, Spalding, PE11 3GN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE11 3AH, PE11 3GJ, PE11 3FU, PE11 3GF, PE11 3FT, PE11 3FP, PE11 3FS, PE11 3GL, PE11 1HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE11 3GN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.1% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.9% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 PE11 3GN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.4% 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 | 24.6% | 27.5% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.8% | 54.4% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 10.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 10.7% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 (89.3%) 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 | 53.2% | 53.7% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 35.6% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 7.1% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 14.8% | 14.7% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 8.3% | -11.9% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.1% | 19.4% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 19.9% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 28.5% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.5% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.4% | 91.2% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 9.8% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 87.5% | 81.3% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 13.7% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 80.9% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 12.8% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0.4% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 5.5% | 0.3% | 5.2% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 56.9% | 46.2% | 10.7% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sorrel Drive was 12.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.6% lower than the Spalding Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sorrel Drive has the 7th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Spalding Castle and the 14th lowest crime rate of 289 local areas in South Holland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sorrel Drive, Spalding, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-05-28 | £334,086 |
| 30 Sorrel Drive, Spalding, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2025-03-26 | £408,849 |
| 28 Sorrel Drive, Spalding, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-08-15 | £330,724 |
| 17 Sorrel Drive, Spalding, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-10-16 | £236,780 |
| 32 Sorrel Drive, Spalding, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £342,500 | 2021-04-09 | £386,576 |
PE11 3GN 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 | 163 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wygate Park Academy Witham Road , PE11 3WT | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spalding Primary Academy Woolram Wygate , PE11 1PB | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spalding Monkshouse Primary School Pennygate , PE11 1LG | 3out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy Tollgate , PE11 1NJ | 4out of 4 | 1,338 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 | 1,756 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,130 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Spalding High School Stonegate , PE11 2PJ | 4out of 4 | 2,841 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Spalding Academy Neville Avenue , PE11 2EJ | 3out of 4 | 3,055 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 2,075 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ayscoughfee Hall School Welland Hall , London Road PE11 2TE | - not rated | 2,279 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding Matmore Gate , PE11 2PN | - not rated | 3,008 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Neville Avenue , PE11 2EH | 3out of 4 | 3,094 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wygate fish and chips | 5 Clover Way | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Cooperative Ltd | Co-op Supermarket, 1 Clover Way | 881 yd | |
| Pennygate Supermarket (Premier) | 201a Pennygate, Spalding | 905 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Monks House Playing Field Monks House Lane | grass pitches | 964 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 | 32 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 140.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.