Holly Close is in Rougham, King'S Lynn and in Breckland district. PE32 2SJ is located in the Launditch electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holly Close, Rougham, King's Lynn, PE32 2SJ 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 PE32 2SJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% 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 | 50.4% | 55.2% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 49.6% | 44.8% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
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 | 25.7% | 33.9% | 8.2% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 40% | -11.5% | 44.2% | -4.2% |
| Separated | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 17.8% | 17.4% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 8.3% |
| Widowed | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 42.6% | 52.8% | 10.2% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 27.8% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 9.7% | -9.4% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 5% | 7.6% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 23.8% | 14.9% | -8.9% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.8% | 7% | -13.8% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 15.8% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 7% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 20.2% | 11.3% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 32.5% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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 Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 100% | 98.6% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
In this area, 92.4% 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 | 93.6% | 92.4% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 92.4% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 26.2% | 13.5% | 12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 56.9% | 46.2% | 10.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holly Close was 14.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.6% lower than the Hermitage average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holly Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Hermitage and the 71st lowest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.1%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Holly Close, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2012-08-03 | £273,600 |
| 1 Holly Close, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2006-06-15 | £260,071 |
| 3 Holly Close, King'S Lynn, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £27,000 | 2001-07-16 | £97,668 |
PE32 2SJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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.
PE32 2SJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weasenham Church of England Primary Academy Common End , Weasenham PE32 2SP | 3out of 4 | 2,666 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Massingham CofE Primary School Weasenham Road , Great Massingham PE32 2EY | 3out of 4 | 3,937 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.