Drift Avenue is in Stamford and in South Kesteven district. PE9 1UY is located in the Stamford St George's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Grantham and Stamford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Drift Avenue, Stamford, PE9 1UY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE9 1UX, PE9 1UU, PE9 1XA, PE9 1YJ, PE9 1XG, PE9 1SH, PE9 1UH, PE9 1UT, PE9 1SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE9 1UY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.8% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.2% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 33.3% | 36.8% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 45.5% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 10.5% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) 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 | 46.6% | 49.2% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 36.3% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 15% | 11.7% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 21% | 14.2% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 5.5% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 11.5% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 8.3% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 19.3% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 39% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.3% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 88.5% | 93.7% | 5.2% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 88.9% | 87.9% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 6.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 87.9% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 7.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Drift Avenue was 15.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.7% lower than the Stamford All Saints average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Drift Avenue has the 11th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Stamford All Saints and the 68th lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Kesteven .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Drift Avenue, Stamford, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2025-02-14 | £354,293 |
| 14 Drift Avenue, Stamford, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-02-14 | £199,602 |
| 63A Drift Avenue, Stamford, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-12-20 | £347,181 |
| 65 Drift Avenue, Stamford, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-11-08 | £178,034 |
| 58 Drift Avenue, Stamford, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2024-08-13 | £207,557 |
PE9 1UY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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.
PE9 1UY 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Church of England Aided Primary School Kesteven Road , PE9 1SX | 3out of 4 | 200 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Saint Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy Kesteven Road , PE9 1SR | 2out of 4 | 424 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bluecoat School Green Lane , PE9 1HE | - not rated | 757 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stamford St Gilberts Church of England Primary School Foundry Road , PE9 2PP | 3out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Sargent Primary School Empingham Road , PE9 2SR | 3out of 4 | 2,609 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford Welland Academy Green Lane , PE9 1HE | 3out of 4 | 612 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Casterton College Rutland Ryhall Road , Great Casterton PE9 4AT | 3out of 4 | 3,764 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford Endowed Schools Brazenose House , St Pauls Street PE9 2BE | - not rated | 781 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stamford Junior School Kettering Road , PE9 2LR | - not rated | 1,850 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Copthill Independent Day School & Nursery Barnack Road , Uffington PE9 3AD | - not rated | 3,626 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Unit 4, Stamford Retail Park, Ryhall Road | 434 yd | |
| Borderville Sports Centre - New College Stamford | Borderville Sports Centre | 749 yd | |
| The Mad Turk | 8-9 St Pauls Street | 824 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 6 St Pauls Street | 824 yd | |
| Kanchhi | 11 Broad Street | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackstones Sports & Social Club Ltd | Mirrlees Blackstone Ltd, Lincoln Road | 194 yd | |
| Stamford AFC Bar | Borderville Sports Centre, Ryhall Road | 749 yd | |
| Tobie Norris | 12 St Pauls Street | 824 yd | |
| The Lord Burghley | 17-18 Broad Street | 934 yd | |
| The Kings Head | Kings Head, Maiden Lane | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birdys Fish Shop | Birdy's Fish Shop, Lincoln Road | 123 yd | |
| Eastern Toppings | 12a Green Lane | 835 yd | |
| Zen Chinese Takeaway | 39 St Leonards Street | 898 yd | |
| Wok This Way | 9 North Street | 907 yd | |
| Subway | 37 High Street | 949 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Markham Retail Park, Ryhall Road | 520 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Markham Retail Park, Ryhall Road | 520 yd | |
| MORRISONS STORE AND PETROL FILLING | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited, Uffington Road | 702 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 46 High Street | 983 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 41 High Street | 983 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1Life Stamford DRIFT ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 155 yd |
| Blackstone Sports And Social Club Lincoln Road | grass pitches | 230 yd |
| St Augustines Catholic Voluntary Academy KESTEVEN ROAD | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Stamford Endowed Schools Sports Centre SPORTS HALL SPORTS HALL CONDUIT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 555 yd |
| Rhino'S Gymnasium UNIT 22 UNIT 22 RYHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 647 yd |
| Borderville Sports Centre RYHALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 758 yd |
| The Bluecoat School GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Stamford Welland Academy GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Stamford Recreational Grounds 2 GIBSON COTTAGES 2 GIBSON COTTAGES CLIFF ROAD | tennis courts | 967 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.