Buckthorn Avenue is in Skegness and in East Lindsey district. PE25 3DE is located in the Scarbrough & Seacroft electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Boston and Skegness. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Buckthorn Avenue, Skegness, PE25 3DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE25 3DG, PE25 3DQ, PE25 3AA, PE25 3DD, PE25 3DA, PE25 3DH, PE25 3BQ, PE25 3BU, PE25 3BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE25 3DE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 49.7% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50.3% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 PE25 3DE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.4% 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 | 22.4% | 25.1% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.9% | 56.4% | 2.5% | 44.2% | 12.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 9.9% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 7.4% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 39.6% | 50.5% | 10.9% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 41.7% | 29.8% | -11.9% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 14.6% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.7% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.6% | 16.9% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.2% | 10.7% | -10.5% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 16.5% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 7.9% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 18.2% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 26.4% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.2% | 94.5% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 93.3% | 93.5% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 93.2% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.7% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 53.4% | 46.2% | 7.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buckthorn Avenue was 48.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.4% lower than the St Clement's average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Buckthorn Avenue has the 15th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in St Clement's and the 232nd lowest crime rate of 488 local areas in East Lindsey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Buckthorn Avenue, Skegness, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £322,500 | 2022-03-25 | £334,043 |
| 9 Buckthorn Avenue, Skegness, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-08-03 | £347,069 |
| 10 Buckthorn Avenue, Skegness, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2019-01-30 | £318,333 |
| 6 Buckthorn Avenue, Skegness, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2018-12-11 | £402,238 |
| 4 Buckthorn Avenue, Skegness, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2017-12-08 | £373,354 |
PE25 3DE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PE25 3DE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Richmond School, Skegness Richmond Drive , PE25 3SH | 2out of 4 | 991 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skegness Infant Academy Cavendish Road , PE25 2QU | 3out of 4 | 2,039 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Skegness Junior Academy Pelham Road , PE25 2QX | 3out of 4 | 2,121 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Primary Academy Off Churchill Avenue , PE25 2RN | 3out of 4 | 2,742 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seathorne Primary Academy Count Alan Road , Winthorpe PE25 1HB | 3out of 4 | 3,820 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skegness Grammar School Vernon Road , PE25 2QS | 2out of 4 | 2,158 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skegness Academy Burgh Road , PE25 2QH | 1out of 4 | 2,477 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Viking School 140 Church Road North , PE25 2QJ | - not rated | 2,353 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook'S Tiny Tea Room | 127C-127D Drummond Road, Skegness | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vine Hotel | Vine Hotel, Vine Road | 203 yd | |
| Seacroft Golf Club | Seacroft Golf Club, Drummond Road | 289 yd | |
| Richmond Licensed Club & Restaurant | Richmond Holiday Centre, Richmond Drive | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little China | 119 Drummond Road, Skegness | 500 yd | |
| De Bao Chinese & Thai Takeaway | 115 Drummond Road, Skegness | 545 yd | |
| Damartos | 105A Drummond Road, Skegness | 565 yd | |
| Chip Shop | Richmond Holiday Centre, Richmond Drive | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Supermarket | Richmond Holiday Centre, Richmond Drive | 1,044 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seacroft Golf Links Co. Ltd DRUMMOND ROAD | golf | 288 yd |
| Fresh Fitness RICHMOND DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,043 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 67.55 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 67.55 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.