Essex Road, Stamford, PE9 1LS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE9 1LS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	61.7%	51.2%	-10.5%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	38.3%	48.8%	10.5%	49.0%	-0.2%

Partnership Status

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	25.7%	39.7%	14.0%	37.9%	1.8%
Married: Opposite sex	21.6%	25.5%	3.9%	44.2%	-18.7%
Separated	3.5%	2.7%	-0.8%	2.2%	0.5%
Divorced	11.7%	16.8%	5.1%	9.1%	7.7%
Widowed	37.4%	15.2%	-22.2%	6.1%	9.1%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (62.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	31.6%	26.1%	-5.5%	48.4%	-22.3%
Good health	28.1%	36.5%	8.4%	33.6%	2.9%
Fair health	28.6%	27.1%	-1.5%	12.7%	14.4%
Bad health	8.7%	8.4%	-0.3%	4.0%	4.4%
Very bad health	3.1%	2%	-1.1%	1.2%	0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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 PE9 1LS this area, 30.8% 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 18.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	50.3%	30.8%	-19.5%	18.2%	12.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.7%	14.3%	2.6%	9.6%	4.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	8.8%	12.6%	3.8%	13.4%	-0.8%
Apprenticeship	2.3%	7.1%	4.8%	5.3%	1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	3.5%	13.2%	9.7%	16.9%	-3.7%
Degree or Similar	16.4%	18.7%	2.3%	33.8%	-15.1%
Other	7%	3.3%	-3.7%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.1%	-1.1%
Indian	1%	0%	-1.0%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.5%	2.5%	2.0%	1.6%	0.9%
Black African	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	2.5%	-2.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	0.9%	0.1%
White	96.4%	96.1%	-0.3%	81.4%	14.7%
Arab	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.2% 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	91.3%	89.2%	-2.1%	83.2%	6.0%
European Union	4.1%	5.9%	1.8%	6.1%	-0.2%
Rest of Europe	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1%	1.5%	0.5%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	2.6%	2.5%	-0.1%	5.6%	-3.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	1.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.8%	90.1%	0.3%	83.2%	6.9%
10+ Years	1%	8.4%	7.4%	9.8%	-1.4%
5-10 Years	4.1%	0.5%	-3.6%	2.9%	-2.4%
2-5 Years	1.5%	0.5%	-1.0%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	3.6%	0.5%	-3.1%	1.9%	-1.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	58.4%	76.7%	-18.3%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Germany	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Italy	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Spain	1%	0.4%	0.6%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	3%	1.5%	1.5%
Central and South America	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
No passport held	34.2%	13.5%	20.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.9%	37.2%	-7.3%
Christian	62.7%	46.2%	16.5%
Not answered	7.4%	6.0%	1.4%

Safety

Is Essex Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Essex Road was 209.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 382.5% higher than the Stamford All Saints average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Essex Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Stamford All Saints and the 30th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Kesteven .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 149.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,700

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in PE9 1LS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Essex Road are based on 67 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Kesteven.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Essex Road, Stamford, PE9 1LS

Estimated Average Property Prices for PE9 1LS

Average Price
£128,429

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£168,197

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£88,661

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Essex Road

Average Price
£204,378

Semi-Detached
£226,187

Terraced
£206,397

Detached
£158,597

Flats/Maisonettes
£139,596

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Essex Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
66 Essex Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£55,000	2013-05-24	£86,250
70 Essex Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building	£90,000	2005-01-06	£163,279
70 Essex Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building	£43,950	2000-05-03	£180,141
70 Essex Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building	£34,000	1996-07-19	£188,133

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PE9 1LS

Employment

PE9 1LS 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in PE9 1LS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	68
Full-Time Employee	33
Long-Term Sick or disabled	18
Part-Time Employee	17
Other	16
Self-Employed	11
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	12
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	9
Human health and social work activities	8
Construction	7
Education	6
Transport and storage	4
Other	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Information and communication	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Bluecoat School Green Lane , PE9 1HE	- not rated	146 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Saint Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy Kesteven Road , PE9 1SR	2out of 4	599 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St George's Church of England Aided Primary School Kesteven Road , PE9 1SX	3out of 4	764 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stamford St Gilberts Church of England Primary School Foundry Road , PE9 2PP	3out of 4	875 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Malcolm Sargent Primary School Empingham Road , PE9 2SR	3out of 4	1,775 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stamford Welland Academy Green Lane , PE9 1HE	3out of 4	248 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Casterton College Rutland Ryhall Road , Great Casterton PE9 4AT	3out of 4	3,147 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stamford Endowed Schools Brazenose House , St Pauls Street PE9 2BE	- not rated	871 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stamford Junior School Kettering Road , PE9 2LR	- not rated	1,500 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Copthill Independent Day School & Nursery Barnack Road , Uffington PE9 3AD	- not rated	4,360 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kanchhi	11 Broad Street	602 yd
Mama Liz's	9a North Street	621 yd
Second Helpings - Stamford	Barnhill Methodist Church, 11 Barn Hill	631 yd
Nepalese Vansa Ghar	26 Broad Street	650 yd
The Crown Hotel	Crown Hotel, 6 All Saints Place	668 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Hurdler	The Hurdler Inn, 93 New Cross Road	426 yd
The Lord Burghley	17-18 Broad Street	602 yd
Theatre Lounge Restaurant	Corn Exchange Theatre Company, Broad Street	677 yd
Paten & Co	7 All Saints Place	687 yd
Willoughby's Bar and Restaurant	Central Nightclub, 9 Silver Lane	690 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Eastern Toppings	12a Green Lane	239 yd
Wok This Way	9 North Street	533 yd
Doner's Deliz	41 Cambridge Road	577 yd
Umami’s Chinese Takeaway	43 Cambridge Road	577 yd
Chilli Hut / Delightful Desserts	66 North Street	621 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Express	46 High Street	767 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Food	41 High Street	767 yd
Waitrose Ltd	Waitrose Ltd, West Street	861 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Bluecoat School GREEN LANE	grass pitches	181 yd
Stamford Recreational Grounds 2 GIBSON COTTAGES 2 GIBSON COTTAGES CLIFF ROAD	tennis courts	431 yd
Stamford Endowed Schools Sports Centre SPORTS HALL SPORTS HALL CONDUIT ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	525 yd
St Augustines Catholic Voluntary Academy KESTEVEN ROAD	grass pitches	554 yd
Stamford Welland Academy GREEN LANE	grass pitches	558 yd
1Life Stamford DRIFT ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	831 yd
Westside Health And Fitness Club WEST STREET	health and fitness suite	920 yd
Blackstone Sports And Social Club Lincoln Road	grass pitches	962 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	29.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	29.4%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	29.4%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	59 Mbit/s
Average download speed	54.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of PE9 1LS