Small Drove is in Weston, Spalding and in South Holland district. PE12 6HS is located in the Moulton, Weston and Cowbit 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 Small Drove, Weston, Spalding, PE12 6HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE12 6HG, PE12 6RA, PE12 6HT, PE12 6JW, PE12 6RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE12 6HS 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 | 53.1% | 50.6% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 46.9% | 49.4% | 2.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31% | 33.3% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 38% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 16.7% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 7.6% |
| Widowed | 10% | 7.3% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 36.6% | 42.1% | 5.5% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 31.6% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 18.7% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 6.3% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 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 PE12 6HS this area, 38.9% 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 8.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.7% | 38.9% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 20.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 15.4% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 16.7% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 12% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.3% | 8.5% | 0.2% | 33.8% | -25.3% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.6% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.4% | 96.2% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 90.2% 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 | 95.7% | 90.2% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 7.3% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 89.9% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 1.3% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.5% | 76.7% | -27.2% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 42.9% | 13.5% | 29.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Small Drove was 100.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 121.9% higher than the Moulton, Weston and Cowbit average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Small Drove has the 2nd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Moulton, Weston and Cowbit and the 68th highest crime rate of 289 local areas in South Holland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Small Drove, Spalding, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-08-20 | £175,708 |
| 40 Small Drove, Spalding, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-06-30 | £229,330 |
| 2 Small Drove, Spalding, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-09-29 | £250,324 |
| 33 Small Drove, Spalding, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2017-07-31 | £259,920 |
| 40 Small Drove, Spalding, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,950 | 2015-06-12 | £211,523 |
PE12 6HS 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 | 69 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 13 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston St Mary Church of England Primary School Small Drove , Weston PE12 6HU | 3out of 4 | 218 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Harrox Primary School, Moulton Broad Lane , Moulton PE12 6PN | 3out of 4 | 1,836 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding Queens Road , PE11 2JQ | - not rated | 3,958 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whaplode Church of England Primary School Mill Lane , Whaplode PE12 6TS | 3out of 4 | 4,164 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Surfleet Primary School Station Road , Surfleet PE11 4DB | - not rated | 5,324 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spalding Academy Neville Avenue , PE11 2EJ | 3out of 4 | 4,670 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spalding High School Stonegate , PE11 2PJ | 4out of 4 | 5,152 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory School Neville Avenue , PE11 2EH | 3out of 4 | 4,554 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Garth School Pinchbeck Road , PE11 1QF | 4out of 4 | 4,983 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding Matmore Gate , PE11 2PN | - not rated | 5,033 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers | 97 High Road, Weston | 154 yd | |
| The Fun Farm | High Road, Weston | 777 yd | |
| Hop In Restaurant | High Road, Weston | 777 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 | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.