Petersmith Drive is in New Ollerton, Newark and in Newark And Sherwood district. NG22 9RY 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 Petersmith Drive, New Ollerton, Newark, NG22 9RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG22 9RZ, NG22 9XD, NG22 9XF, NG22 9SW, NG22 9XQ, NG22 9SL, NG22 9XG, NG22 9RS, NG22 9RX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG22 9RY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 47.4% | 47.8% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 52.6% | 52.2% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 | 43% | 39.3% | -3.7% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 40.6% | 4.9% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 13.7% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 4.3% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 41.8% | 49.7% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 41.8% | 35.7% | -6.1% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 10.2% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 12.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.7% | 23.5% | -8.2% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 11.5% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 17.9% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6.4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 25.6% | 12.9% | 16.9% | 8.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 9% | 12.4% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -21.4% |
| Other | 5% | 2.6% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 98.9% | 97.8% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 97.9% | 96% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 96% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 23.8% | 13.5% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.5% | 37.2% | 19.3% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Petersmith Drive was 32.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.0% lower than the Boughton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Petersmith Drive has the 17th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Boughton and the 136th lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Newark and Sherwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Petersmith Drive, Newark, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2022-12-05 | £156,800 |
| 104 Petersmith Drive, Newark, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-10-08 | £171,084 |
| 82 Petersmith Drive, Newark, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-08-27 | £143,673 |
| 86 Petersmith Drive, Newark, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £141,500 | 2021-04-16 | £176,833 |
| 66 Petersmith Drive, Newark, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-04-01 | £124,970 |
NG22 9RY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 492 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maun Infant and Nursery School Walesby Lane , New Ollerton NG22 9RJ | 2out of 4 | 524 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parkgate Academy Whinney Lane , New Ollerton NG22 9TH | 3out of 4 | 836 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 | 1,396 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walesby CofE Primary School New Hill , Walesby NG22 9PB | 3out of 4 | 3,503 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 | 891 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 | 2,693 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby Murrays | 106 Whitewater Road, Ollerton | 342 yd | |
| Oasis Cafe | Global Community Connect Ltd, Lifespring Centre | 781 yd | |
| Ollerton Methodist Church | Forest Road, Ollerton | 801 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining | Tesco Stores Ltd, Edison Rise | 841 yd | |
| The Paddyfields Restaurant | Paddyfields, 41 Whinney Lane | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Catholic Social Club | 24 Sherwood Drive, Ollerton | 728 yd | |
| The Jolly Roger Club | Forest Road, Ollerton | 832 yd | |
| The Plough Public House | Forest Road, Ollerton | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, Forest Road | 686 yd | |
| Milanos Pizza Place | Forest Road, Ollerton | 692 yd | |
| The Dolphin Fish Bar | Forest Road, Ollerton | 692 yd | |
| Cooplands | Forest Road, Ollerton | 692 yd | |
| Sister Snacks | 262B Forest Road, Ollerton | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Forest Road, Ollerton | 692 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Forest Road, Ollerton | 692 yd | |
| Tesco Store | Tesco Stores Ltd, Edison Rise | 841 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walesby Lane WALESBY LANE | grass pitches | 399 yd |
| Welfare Trust Sports Field (Closed) Whinney Lane | grass pitches | 697 yd |
| The Parkgate Academy WHINNEY LANE | grass pitches | 744 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 | 875 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 | 39.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.