The Markhams is in New Ollerton, Newark and in Newark And Sherwood district. NG22 9QY 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 The Markhams, New Ollerton, Newark, NG22 9QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG22 9QX, NG22 9RA, NG22 9QZ, NG22 9AE, NG22 9AG, NG22 9QP, NG22 9QS, NG22 9BF, NG22 9RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG22 9QY is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population 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 | 48.6% | 46.7% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 51.4% | 53.3% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NG22 9QY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.9% | 44.5% | 13.6% | 37.9% | 6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 36.4% | -11.4% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 8.6% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 6.8% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 31.6% | 33.7% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -14.7% |
| Good health | 46.2% | 38.7% | -7.5% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 19.5% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 19.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.8% | 21.8% | -12.0% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.3% | 14.5% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 15% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 7.3% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 18.6% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.8% | 19.5% | 12.7% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.4% | 97.7% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.3% 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% | 94.3% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 4.2% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 93.5% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.6% | 76.7% | -14.1% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 32.4% | 13.5% | 18.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.3% | 37.2% | 14.1% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Markhams was 106.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.6% higher than the Boughton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Markhams has the 12th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Boughton and the 85th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Newark and Sherwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 The Markhams, Newark, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-09-08 | £150,000 |
| 63 The Markhams, Newark, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2025-06-27 | £152,787 |
| 72 The Markhams, Newark, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2025-05-02 | £152,207 |
| 99 The Markhams, Newark, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-11-15 | £138,667 |
| 94 The Markhams, Newark, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2024-05-31 | £141,389 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maun Infant and Nursery School Walesby Lane , New Ollerton NG22 9RJ | 2out of 4 | 581 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forest View Academy Walesby Lane , New Ollerton NG22 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 614 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parkgate Academy Whinney Lane , New Ollerton NG22 9TH | 3out of 4 | 1,472 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 | 1,871 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary's Church of England Primary School, Edwinstowe Paddock Close , NG21 9LP | - not rated | 3,806 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,588 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 | 1,969 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Hut Cafe | Worksop Road, Ollerton | 154 yd | |
| Zazees | Forest Road, Ollerton | 214 yd | |
| DeLacy Lunch Club | Community Centre, De Lacy Court | 274 yd | |
| Ollerton Methodist Church | Forest Road, Ollerton | 312 yd | |
| Bella Vita | Main Street, Ollerton | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alders | Worksop Road, Ollerton | 200 yd | |
| The Jolly Roger Club | Forest Road, Ollerton | 280 yd | |
| The Plough Public House | Forest Road, Ollerton | 280 yd | |
| White Hart Hotel | Market Place, Ollerton | 515 yd | |
| The Ollerton House Public House | Wellow Road, Ollerton | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zazees | Forest Road, Ollerton | 214 yd | |
| Pizza Italia | Forest Road, Ollerton | 280 yd | |
| China Town | Forest Road, Ollerton | 280 yd | |
| Milanos Pizza Place | Forest Road, Ollerton | 579 yd | |
| The Dolphin Fish Bar | Forest Road, Ollerton | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Forest Road, Ollerton | 579 yd | |
| Tesco Store | Tesco Stores Ltd, Edison Rise | 622 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Forest Road, Ollerton | 707 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walesby Lane WALESBY LANE | grass pitches | 716 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 | 56 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.