The Chase is in Wiggenhall St Peter, King'S Lynn and in King'S Lynn And West Norfolk district. PE34 3HG is located in the Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Chase, Wiggenhall St Peter, King's Lynn, PE34 3HG 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. The area surrounding PE34 3HG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 50.4% | 49.5% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 50.5% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 26.5% | 29.4% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.3% | 50% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 10.5% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 7.1% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 43.5% | 46% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 29.4% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 19.1% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.8% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.4% | 22.3% | -10.1% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 11.8% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 17.2% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 3.8% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 18.5% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 22.7% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.8% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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 | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 95.8% | 96% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 94.3% | 92.6% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 92.3% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.1% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.7% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 26.4% | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Chase was 84.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.6% higher than the Terrington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Chase has the 8th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Terrington and the 102nd highest crime rate of 484 local areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.3%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
PE34 3HG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 72 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Germans Academy School Lane , St Germans PE34 3DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen Academy Park Crescent , Magdalen PE34 3BU | 3out of 4 | 2,805 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watlington Community Primary School Rectory Lane , Watlington PE33 0HU | 3out of 4 | 3,159 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Winch Primary School Back Lane , West Winch PE33 0LA | 3out of 4 | 4,069 yd | Community 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
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.