Fen Road is in Holbeach, Spalding and in South Holland district. PE12 8QD is located in the Whaplode and Holbeach St John's 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 Fen Road, Holbeach, Spalding, PE12 8QD 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. However, the area surrounding PE12 8QD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 52% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 PE12 8QD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.1% 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 | 18.2% | 21.2% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.4% | 54.1% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 9.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 7.8% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 13.6% | 13.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.7% | 34% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -14.4% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 33.2% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 22.9% | 22.4% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 9.7% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 8.9% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 PE12 8QD this area, 31.4% 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 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.9% | 31.4% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 6.1% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 11.4% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 7% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 16.2% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 21.8% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 5.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| White | 99.6% | 99.6% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 97% | 96.9% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 96.9% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 29% | 13.5% | 15.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 57% | 46.2% | 10.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fen Road was 71.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.6% higher than the Fleet average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fen Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Fleet and the 116th highest crime rate of 289 local areas in South Holland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.0%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre Fen Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire Other, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2024-03-08 | £712,056 |
| Tudor Lodge Fen Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire Other, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2020-09-01 | £662,034 |
| Greenacre Fen Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2017-02-08 | £627,390 |
| Three Chestnuts Fen Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2004-07-23 | £606,860 |
| Three Chestnuts Fen Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £130,526 | 2001-05-04 | £398,018 |
PE12 8QD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
PE12 8QD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PE12 8QD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 88 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Other | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Education | 13 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Spalding Road , Holbeach PE12 7HG | 3out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holbeach Primary School Boston Road , Holbeach PE12 7LZ | - not rated | 2,136 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holbeach Primary Academy Boston Road South , Holbeach PE12 7LZ | 3out of 4 | 2,282 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whaplode Church of England Primary School Mill Lane , Whaplode PE12 6TS | - not rated | 2,949 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whaplode Church of England Primary School Mill Lane , Whaplode PE12 6TS | 3out of 4 | 2,949 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Farmer Technology and Language College Park Road , Holbeach PE12 7PU | - not rated | 2,279 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University Academy Holbeach Park Road , Holbeach PE12 7PU | - not rated | 2,279 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Chestnuts Fen Road , Holbeach PE12 8QD | - not rated | 4 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holbeach CofE Infant School High Street , PE12 7ED | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School Dorcette House, Little Lane , Whaplode PE12 6RU | - not rated | 3,876 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| 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 | 83.3% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.