Bear Lane is in Pinchbeck, Spalding and in South Holland district. PE11 3XA is located in the Pinchbeck and Surfleet 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 Bear Lane, Pinchbeck, Spalding, PE11 3XA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE11 3RB, PE11 3RD, PE11 3UB, PE11 3YH, PE11 3XB, PE11 3RA, PE11 3YA, PE11 3SG, PE11 3RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE11 3XA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.2% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.8% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 3XA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.5% 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 | 29.3% | 26.4% | -2.9% | 37.9% | -11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 55.5% | 5.9% | 44.2% | 11.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 10.6% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 6.2% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 42.3% | 48.4% | 6.1% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 33.3% | -7.9% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 15.8% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 22.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.2% | 23.7% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 10.1% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 14.5% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 8.3% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 13.6% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 22.8% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 15% | 7% | -8.0% | 2.8% | 4.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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 | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.5% | 93.2% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 80.6% 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 | 80.4% | 80.6% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| European Union | 17.2% | 16.2% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.1% | 80.3% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 9% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.4% | 76.7% | -12.3% |
| Lithuania | 6.1% | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Poland | 6.8% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 62.2% | 46.2% | 16.0% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bear Lane was 92.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.6% higher than the Crowland and Deeping St Nicholas average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Bear Lane has the 10th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Crowland and Deeping St Nicholas and the 79th highest crime rate of 289 local areas in South Holland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Bear Lane, Spalding, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £437,000 | 2025-03-28 | £441,153 |
| 2 Bear Lane, Spalding, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-03-15 | £250,207 |
| 2 Bear Lane, Spalding, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2017-09-06 | £209,761 |
| 2 Bear Lane, Spalding, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2015-07-10 | £199,589 |
| 9 Bear Lane, Spalding, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £236,000 | 2010-09-17 | £387,656 |
The percentage of retired residents living in PE11 3XA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinchbeck East Church of England Primary Academy Fennell Road , Pinchbeck PE11 3RP | - not rated | 290 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spalding Primary Academy Woolram Wygate , PE11 1PB | - not rated | 2,836 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wygate Park Academy Witham Road , PE11 3WT | 3out of 4 | 3,276 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Surfleet Primary School Station Road , Surfleet PE11 4DB | - not rated | 3,417 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy Tollgate , PE11 1NJ | 4out of 4 | 3,490 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 | 4,171 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Spalding Academy Neville Avenue , PE11 2EJ | 3out of 4 | 4,258 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spalding High School Stonegate , PE11 2PJ | 4out of 4 | 4,414 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 3,109 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Neville Avenue , PE11 2EH | 3out of 4 | 4,200 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ayscoughfee Hall School Welland Hall , London Road PE11 2TE | - not rated | 4,351 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding Matmore Gate , PE11 2PN | - not rated | 4,504 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Something Special | Birchgrove Garden Centre Surfleet Road, Pinchbeck | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship Inn | Northgate, Pinchbeck | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Kamble House | 44 Knight Street, Pinchbeck | 115 yd | |
| Pizza & Burger Hut | Pizza And Burger Hut, 45 Knight Street, Pinchbeck | 202 yd | |
| Pinchbeck Friar | 27a Church Street, Pinchbeck | 293 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Glebe Field Off Knight Street | grass pitches | 213 yd |
| Pinchbeck East C Of E Primary School FENNELL ROAD | grass pitches | 322 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 49.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.34 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.34 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.