Rufford Avenue is in New Ollerton, Newark and in Newark And Sherwood district. NG22 9PN is located in the Ollerton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sherwood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rufford Avenue, New Ollerton, Newark, NG22 9PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG22 9BQ, NG22 9PW, NG22 9PL, NG22 9QR, NG22 9PP, NG22 9QU, NG22 9ST, NG22 9UL, NG22 9PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG22 9PN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51.3% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 51.2% | 48.7% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 30.4% | 39.1% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 39.1% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 11.4% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 13% | 7.4% | -5.6% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 37.4% | 41.6% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 39.8% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 15.2% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 3% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 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.
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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.8% | 24.6% | -10.2% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 11.8% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 14.8% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 8.9% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 17.2% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 20.7% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.6% | 93.1% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Other | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 98.1% | 93.1% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 92.3% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| 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% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rufford Avenue was 372.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 343.6% higher than the Boughton average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Rufford Avenue has the highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Boughton and the 12th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Newark and Sherwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 121.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Rufford Avenue, Newark, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2023-08-01 | £80,652 |
| 3 Rufford Avenue, Newark, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-07-13 | £142,851 |
| 22 Rufford Avenue, Newark, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2020-12-02 | £160,190 |
| 5A Rufford Avenue, Newark, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2020-01-09 | £193,578 |
| 13 Rufford Avenue, Newark, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2019-12-02 | £191,334 |
NG22 9PN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Forest View Academy Walesby Lane , New Ollerton NG22 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 419 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maun Infant and Nursery School Walesby Lane , New Ollerton NG22 9RJ | 2out of 4 | 448 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parkgate Academy Whinney Lane , New Ollerton NG22 9TH | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Main Road , Boughton NG22 9JE | 3out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walesby CofE Primary School New Hill , Walesby NG22 9PB | 3out of 4 | 4,014 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dukeries Academy Whinney Lane , New Ollerton NG22 9TD | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellow House School Newark Road , Wellow ng22 0ea | - not rated | 1,921 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Family Dining | Tesco Stores Ltd, Edison Rise | 67 yd | |
| Oasis Cafe | Global Community Connect Ltd, Lifespring Centre | 175 yd | |
| The Beehive | Fountain Court, Darwin Drive | 261 yd | |
| Ollerton Methodist Church | Forest Road, Ollerton | 377 yd | |
| Pathfinder Neurological Care Centre | Pathfinders Neurological Care Centre, Darwin Drive | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Catholic Social Club | 24 Sherwood Drive, Ollerton | 159 yd | |
| The Jolly Roger Club | Forest Road, Ollerton | 394 yd | |
| The Plough Public House | Forest Road, Ollerton | 394 yd | |
| The Alders | Worksop Road, Ollerton | 760 yd | |
| The Ollerton House Public House | Wellow Road, Ollerton | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sister Snacks | 262B Forest Road, Ollerton | 109 yd | |
| Milanos Pizza Place | Forest Road, Ollerton | 110 yd | |
| The Dolphin Fish Bar | Forest Road, Ollerton | 110 yd | |
| Cooplands | Forest Road, Ollerton | 110 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, Forest Road | 112 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Store | Tesco Stores Ltd, Edison Rise | 67 yd | |
| Asda | Forest Road, Ollerton | 110 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Forest Road, Ollerton | 120 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walesby Lane WALESBY LANE | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| Welfare Trust Sports Field (Closed) Whinney Lane | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| The Parkgate Academy WHINNEY LANE | grass pitches | 772 yd |
| Dukeries Leisure Centre DUKERIES COMPLEX DUKERIES COMPLEX MAIN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,070 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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 | 61.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.