Winters Lane is in Long Bennington, Newark and in South Kesteven district. NG23 5DW is located in the Viking electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sleaford and North Hykeham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Winters Lane, Long Bennington, Newark, NG23 5DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG23 5DH, NG23 5FD, NG23 5DQ, NG23 5DP, NG23 5DJ, NG23 5DR, NG23 5DU, NG23 5DZ, NG23 5DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG23 5DW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51.8% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.2% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 NG23 5DW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.1% 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 | 26.4% | 28.2% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.6% | 56.1% | 2.5% | 44.2% | 11.9% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 8% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 5.8% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 50.4% | 43.8% | -6.6% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 35% | 40.5% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 6.9% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 10.8% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 17.8% | 13.7% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 9.8% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 17.5% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.7% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 18.7% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 31.4% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.4% | 99% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 97.2% | 97.7% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 97.4% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Winters Lane was 27.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.8% lower than the Belvoir average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Winters Lane has the 14th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Belvoir and the 151st lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Kesteven .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 124.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Winters Lane, Newark, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-11-25 | £336,706 |
| 37 Winters Lane, Newark, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2024-10-18 | £508,922 |
| 11 Winters Lane, Newark, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-06-27 | £339,123 |
| 3 Winters Lane, Newark, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2022-10-20 | £456,585 |
| 7 Winters Lane, Newark, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2022-08-04 | £620,629 |
NG23 5DW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NG23 5DW 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Bennington Church of England Academy Main Road , Long Bennington NG23 5EH | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Claypole Church of England Primary School School Lane , Claypole NG23 5BQ | 3out of 4 | 4,837 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker's at sixtytwo | 62 Main Road | 195 yd | |
| Planet Bake - Long Bennington Sports Pavillion | Sports Pavillion, Main Road | 546 yd | |
| Planet Bake | Long Bennington Business Park, Main Road | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | The Royal Oak, 74 Main Road | 195 yd | |
| Whittakers Bar and Restaurant | 96 Main Road | 196 yd | |
| The Reindeer at Long Bennington | 22 Main Road | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharricks Fish Bar | 46 Main Road | 195 yd | |
| Ashiana | 46 Main Road | 195 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd | 27 Main Road | 192 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Playing Fields Main Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 546 yd |
| Long Bennington Church Of England Academy MAIN ROAD | grass pitches | 746 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 75.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.