Bridge Road is in Sutton Bridge, Spalding and in South Holland district. PE12 9SQ is located in the Sutton Bridge 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 Bridge Road, Sutton Bridge, Spalding, PE12 9SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE12 9SU, PE12 9SX, PE12 9ST, PE12 9QY, PE12 9QZ, PE12 9SG, PE12 9SR, PE12 9SL, PE12 9SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE12 9SQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 51.1% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 51.3% | 48.9% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 9SQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.8% 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 | 26.9% | 26.7% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.9% | 52.8% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 8.6% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 9.9% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 7.5% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 43.2% | 34.1% | -9.1% | 48.4% | -14.3% |
| Good health | 36% | 43.3% | 7.3% | 33.6% | 9.7% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 17.7% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 3.8% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.8% | 25.4% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 16.1% | 2.6% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 13.7% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 17% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 17.3% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 7.4% | 3.2% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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 | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.8% | 99% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 95.2% | 95.7% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 95.7% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridge Road was 25.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.3% lower than the Long Sutton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bridge Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Long Sutton and the 58th lowest crime rate of 289 local areas in South Holland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 248 Bridge Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2018-09-21 | £199,313 |
| 246 Bridge Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2002-04-26 | £216,762 |
| 246 Bridge Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 1999-10-22 | £222,045 |
The percentage of retired residents living in PE12 9SQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 105 |
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Bridge Westmere Community Primary School Anne Road , Sutton Bridge PE12 9TB | 3out of 4 | 498 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tydd St Mary Church of England Primary School Churchway , Tydd St Mary PE13 5QY | 4out of 4 | 4,480 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Sutton County Primary School Dick Turpin Way , Long Sutton PE12 9EP | - not rated | 4,864 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Academy Long Sutton 84 Little London , Long Sutton PE12 9LF | 1out of 4 | 4,292 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amaals Pizza Kebab | Amaals Pizza Kebab, 128 Bridge Road, Sutton Bridge | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Anchor Inn | 280 Bridge Road, Sutton Bridge | 262 yd | |
| The Greyhound | The Greyhound P H, 202 Bridge Road, Sutton Bridge | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Kebab and pizza house | Sutton Bridge | 581 yd | |
| Pizza Perfection (Sutton) Ltd | 110 Bridge Road, Sutton Bridge | 899 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Park Bridge Road | grass pitches | 845 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.