Walesby Lane is in New Ollerton, Newark and in Newark And Sherwood district. NG22 9UU 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 Walesby Lane, New Ollerton, Newark, NG22 9UU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG22 9XH, NG22 9UR, NG22 9RS, NG22 9XG, NG22 9XL, NG22 9XA, NG22 9XQ, NG22 9UT, NG22 9XB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG22 9UU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.4% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.6% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 33.6% | 38.1% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.7% | 48.9% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 6.7% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 3.6% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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% | 40.8% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 40.8% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 13.9% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 15.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.5% | 21.4% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.9% | 13.4% | -9.5% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 16.1% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.8% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 23.7% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.9% | 15.6% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -18.2% |
| Other | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| White | 99.6% | 100% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 98.9% | 96.2% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 96.2% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 23.4% | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walesby Lane was 68.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.7% lower than the Boughton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Walesby Lane has the 19th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Boughton and the 151st highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Newark and Sherwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180 Walesby Lane, Newark, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-01-06 | £173,291 |
| 136 Walesby Lane, Newark, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-10-18 | £158,815 |
| 150 Walesby Lane, Newark, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2024-07-15 | £169,028 |
| 176 Walesby Lane, Newark, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2022-06-07 | £147,846 |
| 156 Walesby Lane, Newark, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2022-05-30 | £228,948 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 466 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maun Infant and Nursery School Walesby Lane , New Ollerton NG22 9RJ | 2out of 4 | 516 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parkgate Academy Whinney Lane , New Ollerton NG22 9TH | 3out of 4 | 605 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 | 1,156 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walesby CofE Primary School New Hill , Walesby NG22 9PB | 3out of 4 | 3,495 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 | 681 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 | 2,471 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 | 210 yd | |
| Oasis Cafe | Global Community Connect Ltd, Lifespring Centre | 556 yd | |
| The Paddyfields Restaurant | Paddyfields, 41 Whinney Lane | 651 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining | Tesco Stores Ltd, Edison Rise | 652 yd | |
| Ollerton Methodist Church | Forest Road, Ollerton | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Catholic Social Club | 24 Sherwood Drive, Ollerton | 509 yd | |
| The Jolly Roger Club | Forest Road, Ollerton | 774 yd | |
| The Plough Public House | Forest Road, Ollerton | 774 yd | |
| Boughton Social Club Ltd | Hallam Road, Boughton | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Rush | Forest Centre, Forest Road | 476 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, Forest Road | 493 yd | |
| Bombay Indian Takeaway | Sherwood Drive, Ollerton | 496 yd | |
| Sister Snacks | 262B Forest Road, Ollerton | 498 yd | |
| Milanos Pizza Place | Forest Road, Ollerton | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | Forest Road, Ollerton | 492 yd | |
| Asda | Forest Road, Ollerton | 538 yd | |
| Tesco Store | Tesco Stores Ltd, Edison Rise | 652 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walesby Lane WALESBY LANE | grass pitches | 361 yd |
| Welfare Trust Sports Field (Closed) Whinney Lane | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| The Parkgate Academy WHINNEY LANE | grass pitches | 502 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 | 692 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary And Nursery School MAIN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,037 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.