Basil Drive is in Downham Market and in King'S Lynn And West Norfolk district. PE38 9UH is located in the East Downham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 2005-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Basil Drive, Downham Market, PE38 9UH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE38 9WA, PE38 9WB, PE38 9UL, PE38 9UJ, PE38 9QL, PE38 9UB, PE38 9QN, PE38 9UP, PE38 9WE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE38 9UH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51.1% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.9% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 41.5% | 40.1% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 44.2% | 3.2% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 12% | 7.9% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 63.4% | 52.4% | -11.0% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 35% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 5.7% | 8.8% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12% | 17% | 5.0% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 11.4% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 15.5% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 16.7% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 29.5% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 7.8% | 3% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 94.3% | 91.4% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 10.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 83.8% 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 | 91.4% | 83.8% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 7.2% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 84.4% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 5% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.3% | 37.2% | 15.1% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Basil Drive was 59.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.8% lower than the Downham Old Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Basil Drive has the 10th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Downham Old Town and the 152nd highest crime rate of 484 local areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.2%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Basil Drive, Downham Market, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-03-28 | £280,086 |
| 9 Basil Drive, Downham Market, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-09-22 | £178,994 |
| 30 Basil Drive, Downham Market, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-05-02 | £297,752 |
| 6 Basil Drive, Downham Market, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-12-17 | £232,808 |
| 3 Basil Drive, Downham Market, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,259 | 2021-11-26 | £239,082 |
PE38 9UH 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 | 117 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School Hillcrest , Bexwell Road PE38 9ND | 3out of 4 | 437 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Academy Nursery Road , PE38 9PF | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbotsham and Stow Academy Chapel Lane , Wimbotsham PE34 3QH | 3out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School 19 Ryston Road , Denver PE38 0DP | 3out of 4 | 2,389 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Church of England Primary School School Road , Runcton Holme PE33 0EL | 2out of 4 | 5,401 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downham Market Academy Bexwell Road , PE38 9LL | 1out of 4 | 522 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downham Preparatory School and Montessori Nursery The Old Rectory , Stow Bardolph PE34 3HT | - not rated | 2,132 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 161 Bexwell Road, Downham Market | 626 yd | |
| McDonald's | 163 Bexwell Road, Downham Market | 649 yd | |
| Downham Tandoori | Downham Tandori, 52 - 56 High Street | 1,080 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Playing Field Lynn Road | grass pitches | 465 yd |
| Downham Market Squash Club MILL LANE | squash courts | 468 yd |
| Downham Market Academy BEXWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 518 yd |
| Downham Market Leisure Centre DOWNHAM MARKET SPORTS CENTRE DOWNHAM MARKET SPORTS CENTRE BEXWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 673 yd |
| The Jubilee Community Centre HOWDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 864 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 | 71.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.9% |
| 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 | 75.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.