Folgate Close is in Thornham, Hunstanton and in King'S Lynn And West Norfolk district. PE36 6NY is located in the Brancaster electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 2008-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Folgate Close, Thornham, Hunstanton, PE36 6NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE36 6NJ, PE36 6NT, PE36 6LT, PE36 6NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE36 6NY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.7% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.3% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 21.6% | 29.7% | 8.1% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.1% | 46.9% | -11.2% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 10.9% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 9.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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 | 33.4% | 40.3% | 6.9% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 43.5% | 38.3% | -5.2% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 14.5% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 4.5% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 23.6% | 21.3% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 11.1% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 17% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5.9% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 15.4% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.9% | 28.1% | -1.8% | 33.8% | -5.7% |
| Other | 5% | 1.2% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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 Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.4% | 97.9% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 93.9% | 94.4% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 93.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 4.8% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0.7% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69% | 76.7% | -7.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 26.9% | 13.5% | 13.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 55.2% | 46.2% | 9.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Folgate Close was 68.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 131.3% higher than the Bircham with Rudhams average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Folgate Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Bircham with Rudhams and the 127th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Folgate Close, Hunstanton, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2013-09-27 | £712,244 |
| 3 Folgate Close, Hunstanton, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2010-03-12 | £656,115 |
| 2 Folgate Close, Hunstanton, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 1999-07-29 | £615,070 |
| 1 Folgate Close, Hunstanton, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £156,339 | 1999-06-02 | £695,518 |
| 3 Folgate Close, Hunstanton, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 1999-03-15 | £694,416 |
PE36 6NY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 PE36 6NY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brancaster Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Market Lane , Brancaster PE31 8AB | 3out of 4 | 4,602 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Orange Tree | High Street, Thornham | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lifeboat Inn | Ship Lane, Thornham | 262 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Green (Closed) Green Lane | grass pitches | 230 yd |
| Thornham Cricket Club HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 663 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.