Paddock Farm Cottages is in Epperstone, Nottingham and in Newark And Sherwood district. NG14 6AL is located in the Dover Beck electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newark. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Paddock Farm Cottages, Epperstone, Nottingham, NG14 6AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG14 6AD, NG14 6AB, NG14 6AJ, NG14 6AU, NG14 6AW, NG14 6RP, NG14 6AF, NG14 6RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG14 6AL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 52.3% | 49.1% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 47.7% | 50.9% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 NG14 6AL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.1% 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 | 24.9% | 23.1% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.8% | 63.1% | 4.3% | 44.2% | 18.9% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 7.2% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 4.5% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 52.8% | 53.9% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 34% | 34.9% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 9.3% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.8% | 11.2% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 8.9% | 0.3% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 15.2% | -4.9% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 11.6% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.3% | 45.5% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 11.7% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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 | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.3% | 99.2% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 95.6% | 97% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 96.6% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.6% | 76.7% | 16.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.7% | 37.2% | -13.5% |
| Christian | 69.2% | 46.2% | 23.0% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paddock Farm Cottages was 21.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.7% lower than the Dover Beck average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Paddock Farm Cottages has the 7th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Dover Beck and the 69th lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Newark and Sherwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Paddock Farm Cottages, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2018-07-06 | £518,316 |
| 4 Paddock Farm Cottages, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2011-06-03 | £517,933 |
| 1 Paddock Farm Cottages, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2010-04-01 | £465,580 |
| 3 Paddock Farm Cottages, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 1997-07-31 | £701,538 |
NG14 6AL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
NG14 6AL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 NG14 6AL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 144 |
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Self-Employed | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 63 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 51 |
| Construction | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Education | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School Lingwood Lane , Woodborough NG14 6DX | 4out of 4 | 2,427 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowdham CofE Primary School Main Street , Lowdham NG14 7BE | 4out of 4 | 2,747 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School Main Street , Calverton NG14 6FG | 3out of 4 | 4,056 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Infant and Nursery School Flatts Lane , Calverton NG14 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 4,269 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Sherbrooke Junior School Flatts Lane , Calverton NG14 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 4,397 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonel Frank Seely Academy Flatts Lane , Calverton NG14 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 4,331 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bumbles Tea Shop | Main Street, Epperstone | 316 yd | |
| Woodborough Green Garden Centre | Timmermans Garden Centre, Lowdham Lane | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Keys Inn Public House | Main Street, Epperstone | 316 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Epperstone Village Hall And Playing Fields GONALSTON LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 525 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.