Ferry Bank is in Southery, Downham Market and in King'S Lynn And West Norfolk district. PE38 0PL is located in the Feltwell 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 Ferry Bank, Southery, Downham Market, PE38 0PL 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 PE38 0PL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 50.3% | 49.6% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.4% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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% | 41.3% | 14.8% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 42.5% | -11.7% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 8.1% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 8% | 6.2% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 43.9% | 35.6% | -8.3% | 48.4% | -12.8% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 37.5% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 21.4% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 8.7% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
In the area around PE38 0PL this area, 28.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 14.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.9% | 28.8% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 13.6% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 19.2% | 6.1% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 6.2% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 16.1% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 14.6% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -19.2% |
| Other | 11.6% | 1.5% | -10.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.8% | 98.4% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 92.7% | 95.2% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 4.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 95.2% | 3.4% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.6% | 76.7% | -9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 27.9% | 13.5% | 14.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.8% | 37.2% | 11.6% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ferry Bank was 25.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.0% lower than the Feltwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ferry Bank has the 10th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Feltwell and the 144th lowest crime rate of 484 local areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.0%.
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 Ferry Bank, Downham Market, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-10-04 | £221,236 |
| Methodist Chapel Ferry Bank, Downham Market, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-06-07 | £214,768 |
| Cows Cottage, 15 Ferry Bank, Downham Market, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2024-01-30 | £451,772 |
| 7A Ferry Bank, Downham Market, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £273,500 | 2018-07-09 | £338,343 |
| 9 Ferry Bank, Downham Market, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2018-01-10 | £213,680 |
PE38 0PL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 16 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southery Academy Westgate Street , Southery PE38 0PA | 3out of 4 | 488 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ten Mile Bank Riverside Academy Station Road , Ten Mile Bank PE38 0EP | 3out of 4 | 3,055 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilgay Riverside Academy Church Road , Hilgay PE38 0JL | 2out of 4 | 4,260 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old White Bell | 20 Upgate Street, Southery | 527 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southery Playing Fields Recreation Drive | grass pitches | 507 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% |
| Median download speed | 57 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.56 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.56 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.