Spruce Close, Heacham, King's Lynn, PE31 7AL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE31 7AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.2%	51%	0.8%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	49.8%	49%	-0.8%	49.0%	0.0%

Partnership Status

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 PE31 7AL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.1% 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	13.2%	17.6%	4.4%	37.9%	-20.3%
Married: Opposite sex	64%	58.1%	-5.9%	44.2%	13.9%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	8%	10.7%	2.7%	9.1%	1.6%
Widowed	13.6%	12.5%	-1.1%	6.1%	6.4%

Health

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	33.8%	36.7%	2.9%	48.4%	-11.7%
Good health	38.5%	40%	1.5%	33.6%	6.4%
Fair health	25.1%	17.7%	-7.4%	12.7%	5.0%
Bad health	2.2%	4%	1.8%	4.0%	0.0%
Very bad health	0.4%	1.7%	1.3%	1.2%	0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 21.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	32%	22.4%	-9.6%	18.2%	4.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.6%	9.9%	-1.7%	9.6%	0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.4%	18%	3.6%	13.4%	4.6%
Apprenticeship	5.2%	8.5%	3.3%	5.3%	3.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.4%	15.8%	3.4%	16.9%	-1.1%
Degree or Similar	19.6%	21.7%	2.1%	33.8%	-12.1%
Other	4.8%	3.7%	-1.1%	2.8%	0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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)
White	100%	100%	0.0%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.3% 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	97.5%	98.3%	0.8%	83.2%	15.1%
European Union	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0.4%	1%	0.6%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.5%	0.3%	-1.2%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.1%	98.3%	1.2%	83.2%	15.1%
10+ Years	1.1%	1.7%	0.6%	9.8%	-8.1%
Less than 2 years	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.3%	76.7%	6.6%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	16.4%	13.5%	2.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.2%	37.2%	-10.0%
Christian	63.4%	46.2%	17.2%
Not answered	9.4%	6.0%	3.4%

Safety

Is Spruce Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spruce Close was 39.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.1% higher than the Dersingham average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Spruce Close has the 15th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Dersingham and the 229th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,900

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in PE31 7AL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Spruce Close are based on 9 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for King'S Lynn And West Norfolk.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Spruce Close, Heacham, King's Lynn, PE31 7AL

Estimated Average Property Prices for PE31 7AL

Average Price
£353,584

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£353,584

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Spruce Close

Average Price
£360,101

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£360,101

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Spruce CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Spruce Close, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£399,995	2021-12-17	£420,715
3 Spruce Close, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£268,000	2012-12-20	£454,287
3 Spruce Close, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£172,000	2010-08-31	£294,227
3 Spruce Close, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2009-06-11	£423,708
1 Spruce Close, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2006-05-05	£334,864

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PE31 7AL

Employment

PE31 7AL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.

PE31 7AL 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 PE31 7AL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 54% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	148
Full-Time Employee	43
Self-Employed	33
Part-Time Employee	29
Looking after home or family	9
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Other	0
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Construction	10
Manufacturing	9
Education	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Other	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Transport and storage	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Heacham Junior School College Drive , Heacham PE31 7EJ	3out of 4	913 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Heacham Infant and Nursery School School Road , Heacham PE31 7DQ	3out of 4	1,212 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hunstanton Primary School Collingwood Road , PE36 5DY	3out of 4	2,858 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Snettisham Primary School School Road , Snettisham PE31 7LT	3out of 4	4,346 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Smithdon High School Downs Road , PE36 5HY	3out of 4	3,290 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Glebe House School 2 Cromer Road , PE36 6HW	- not rated	4,038 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Heacham Halt Cafe	South Beach Road, Heacham	841 yd
Ridouts Bakery	22 High Street, Heacham	920 yd
Mocha	28 High Street, Heacham	923 yd
Spice Garden Heacham (Ltd)	14 High Street, Heacham	956 yd
Modern Story	3A Lynn Road, Heacham	992 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The West Norfolk Pub	91 Station Road, Heacham	228 yd
Fox Fine Foods	The Fox & Hounds, 22 Station Road	624 yd
The Bushel And Strike	The Bushel And Strike Public House, 24 Malthouse Crescent	872 yd
Heacham Social Club	13 Station Road, Heacham	893 yd
The Boathouse Tavern	Heacham Beach Holiday Park, South Beach Road	998 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Kucakli Ltd T/A Flames	38 - 40 Station Road, Heacham		451 yd
Heacham Fish Bar	12 High Street, Heacham		950 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Station Road Playing Fields STATION ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	615 yd
Heacham Social Club STATION ROAD		812 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	43.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	66.64 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	66.64 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	19.18 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.