Orchard Way is in Cowbit, Spalding and in South Holland district. PE12 6XA 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 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchard Way, Cowbit, Spalding, PE12 6XA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE12 6XW, PE12 6BU, PE12 6XL, PE12 6XH, PE12 6GF, PE12 6AH, PE12 6XJ, PE12 6FN, PE12 6FB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE12 6XA 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 | 50% | 50.2% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50% | 49.8% | -0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.9% | 32.2% | 8.3% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.6% | 49.8% | -17.8% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 7.9% | 4.1% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 7.1% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 47.9% | 40.1% | -7.8% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 38.5% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 15% | 6.4% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 5.1% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21% | 12.9% | -8.1% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 20.8% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 18.2% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 30.7% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.1% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.2% | 96.5% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 95.5% | 94% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 94.3% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 58.2% | 46.2% | 12.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Way was 118.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.5% higher than the Crowland and Deeping St Nicholas average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Orchard Way has the 5th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Crowland and Deeping St Nicholas and the 48th highest crime rate of 289 local areas in South Holland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 79.7%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Orchard Way, Spalding, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-04-25 | £281,779 |
| 6 Orchard Way, Spalding, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-03-26 | £247,328 |
| 11 Orchard Way, Spalding, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-06-11 | £429,181 |
| 2 Orchard Way, Spalding, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £294,000 | 2021-06-24 | £337,115 |
| 5 Orchard Way, Spalding, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-06-23 | £362,121 |
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cowbit St Mary's (Endowed) CofE Primary Barrier Bank , Cowbit PE12 6AE | 2out of 4 | 396 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Hills CofE Primary School Learning Lane , Weston Hills PE12 6DL | 3out of 4 | 2,408 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton Chapel Primary School Eaugate Road , Moulton Chapel PE12 0XJ | 3out of 4 | 4,116 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spalding Parish Church of England Day School Clay Lake , PE11 2QG | - not rated | 4,495 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School Hawthorn Bank , PE11 1JQ | 3out of 4 | 5,169 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spalding High School Stonegate , PE11 2PJ | 4out of 4 | 4,771 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Spalding Academy Neville Avenue , PE11 2EJ | 3out of 4 | 5,023 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spalding Grammar School Priory Road , PE11 2XH | 3out of 4 | 5,044 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding Matmore Gate , PE11 2PN | - not rated | 4,705 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ayscoughfee Hall School Welland Hall , London Road PE11 2TE | - not rated | 4,863 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Neville Avenue , PE11 2EH | 3out of 4 | 5,114 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cowbit Playing Field PARKIN ROAD | grass pitches | 248 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 | 75.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.