PE38 0PU is in Brandon Bank, Downham Market and King'S Lynn And West Norfolk district. PE38 0PU 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 Brandon Bank, Downham Market, PE38 0PU 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 0PU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 51.6% | 48.7% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 48.4% | 51.3% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 PE38 0PU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.4% 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 | 34.8% | 28.2% | -6.6% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 56.4% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 12.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 9% | 4.5% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 49.5% | 41.8% | -7.7% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 38.3% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 10% | 16.3% | 6.3% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 12.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.9% | 26.1% | 4.2% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 17.8% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 8.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 12.7% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 7% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 19.7% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 12.1% | -2.7% | 33.8% | -21.7% |
| Other | 8.4% | 4.5% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.9% | 96.9% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
In this area, 89.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.3% | 89.3% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 6.6% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 89.3% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Lithuania | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| No passport held | 23.5% | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 11.7% | 6.0% | 5.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around PE38 0PU was 21.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.0% lower than the Feltwell average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
PE38 0PU has the 8th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Feltwell and the 113th lowest crime rate of 484 local areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old School, Downham Market, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,760 | 2025-10-03 | £158,760 |
| Plot 1, Downham Market, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2023-08-03 | £52,343 |
| Plot 6, Downham Market, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2022-05-27 | £37,206 |
| Orchard House, Downham Market, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-08-25 | £163,051 |
| Iron Bridge Farmhouse, Downham Market, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £377,500 | 2016-04-29 | £516,937 |
PE38 0PU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 68.8% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 75.0% |
| Median download speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 5.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 6.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 6.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.15 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.