Woodruff Lane is in Bilsthorpe, Newark and in Newark And Sherwood district. NG22 8UF is located in the Bilsthorpe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sherwood. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodruff Lane, Bilsthorpe, Newark, NG22 8UF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG22 8UE, NG22 8UP, NG22 8UN, NG22 8PU, NG22 8UD, NG22 8UH, NG22 8UY, NG22 8TG, NG22 8RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG22 8UF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 51.7% | 49.8% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.2% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 NG22 8UF 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 | 20.8% | 28.5% | 7.7% | 37.9% | -9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.3% | 56.4% | -7.9% | 44.2% | 12.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 6.3% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 5.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 48.8% | 46.4% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 34.6% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 12% | 12.6% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 18.5% | 16.6% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 8.9% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 13.2% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6.8% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 21.6% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.7% | 30% | -1.7% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.4% | 97.2% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 97.6% | 96% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 96% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 62.3% | 46.2% | 16.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodruff Lane was 28.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.3% lower than the Bilsthorpe average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Woodruff Lane has the 8th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Bilsthorpe and the 119th lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Newark and Sherwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Woodruff Lane, Newark, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2024-02-23 | £292,235 |
| 15 Woodruff Lane, Newark, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-03-29 | £299,650 |
| 6 Woodruff Lane, Newark, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2016-11-25 | £256,847 |
| 19 Woodruff Lane, Newark, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2016-05-17 | £291,706 |
| 8 Woodruff Lane, Newark, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £204,000 | 2013-09-18 | £345,386 |
NG22 8UF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 136 |
| Retired | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 28 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy Crompton Road , Bilsthorpe NG22 8PS | 3out of 4 | 414 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary School Branston Avenue , NG22 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 3,838 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirklington Primary School School Lane , Kirklington NG22 8NG | 3out of 4 | 4,339 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wings School Notts Main Street , Kirklington NG22 8NB | - not rated | 4,396 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highways Depot | Eakring Road, Bilsthorpe | 365 yd | |
| Community Centre | Burton Court, Scarborough Road | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Copper Beech Public House | Kirklington Road, Bilsthorpe | 322 yd | |
| Bilsthorpe Miners Welfare | The Crescent, Bilsthorpe | 981 yd | |
| Stanton Arms Public House | Mickledale Lane, Bilsthorpe | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Delight | 1 Maid Marian Avenue, Bilsthorpe | 487 yd | |
| Diamond Kebab And Pizza | 2 The Crescent, Bilsthorpe | 823 yd | |
| Antonios Fishbar | 3 The Crescent, Bilsthorpe | 833 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy CROMPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 523 yd |
| Bilsthorpe Sports Ground (Bilsthorpe Fc) Eakring Road | grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.