Low Fen is in Quadring, Spalding and in South Holland district. PE11 4QU is located in the Donington, Quadring and Gosberton 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 Low Fen, Quadring, Spalding, PE11 4QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE11 4QU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 50.6% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 51.6% | 49.4% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 4QU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.3% 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 | 19.6% | 22% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.8% | 59.3% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 15.1% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 7% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 7% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 34.4% | 38.1% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -10.3% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 35.7% | -3.8% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 16.8% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 7% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 4QU this area, 31.1% 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 15.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.9% | 31.1% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 7.5% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 19.3% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7.1% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 15.6% | 8.0% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 15.1% | -0.5% | 33.8% | -18.7% |
| Other | 4.9% | 4.2% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.8% | 98% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
In this area, 96.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.5% | 96.3% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 96.3% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 24.2% | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Low Fen was 20.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.8% lower than the Donington, Quadring and Gosberton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Low Fen has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Donington, Quadring and Gosberton and the 37th lowest crime rate of 289 local areas in South Holland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.0%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn Farm Low Fen, Spalding, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-08-25 | £376,576 |
| Far Fen Farm Low Fen, Spalding, Lincolnshire Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2017-09-25 | £165,742 |
| Hawthorn Farm Low Fen, Spalding, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £176,500 | 2004-03-15 | £326,371 |
| Starborough Bungalow Low Fen, Spalding, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2000-07-26 | £260,416 |
| Hawthorn Farm Low Fen, Spalding, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £56,000 | 1998-11-20 | £250,168 |
PE11 4QU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in PE11 4QU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clough and Risegate Community Primary School Chopdike Drove , Gosberton Clough PE11 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,690 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School Towndam Lane , Donington PE11 4TR | 3out of 4 | 4,919 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Thomas Cowley High School School Lane , Donington PE11 4TF | 3out of 4 | 5,408 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.