Castle Gate, Newark, NG24 1BG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG24 1BG is primarily male, with 56% 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	43.1%	44%	0.9%	51.0%	-7.0%
Male	56.9%	56%	-0.9%	49.0%	7.0%

Partnership Status

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 NG24 1BG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.3% 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	51.7%	51.3%	-0.4%	37.9%	13.4%
Married: Opposite sex	21.5%	23.3%	1.8%	44.2%	-20.9%
Separated	4.3%	3.4%	-0.9%	2.2%	1.2%
Divorced	17.2%	15.9%	-1.3%	9.1%	6.8%
Widowed	5.3%	6%	0.7%	6.1%	-0.1%

Health

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	38.2%	41.5%	3.3%	48.4%	-6.9%
Good health	38.2%	34.3%	-3.9%	33.6%	0.7%
Fair health	19.6%	17.3%	-2.3%	12.7%	4.6%
Bad health	3.6%	6.5%	2.9%	4.0%	2.5%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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	25.8%	16%	-9.8%	18.2%	-2.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.4%	6.9%	-5.5%	9.6%	-2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.7%	15.6%	-2.1%	13.4%	2.2%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	7.8%	4.0%	5.3%	2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.7%	22.5%	15.8%	16.9%	5.6%
Degree or Similar	26.3%	28.1%	1.8%	33.8%	-5.7%
Other	7.2%	3%	-4.2%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0.9%	3.2%	2.3%	2.5%	0.7%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.0%	-0.2%
Other Black	1.8%	1.2%	-0.6%	0.5%	0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	0.8%	0.0%
White	96%	90.4%	-5.6%	81.4%	9.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Other	0%	1.6%	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 78.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.9%	78.1%	-2.8%	83.2%	-5.1%
European Union	15.6%	17.1%	1.5%	6.1%	11.0%
Rest of Europe	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%	0.8%	0.4%
Africa	0.4%	2.8%	2.4%	2.7%	0.1%
Middle East and Asia	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	80%	79.7%	-0.3%	83.2%	-3.5%
10+ Years	9.3%	6.1%	-3.2%	9.8%	-3.7%
5-10 Years	4.4%	5.3%	0.9%	2.9%	2.4%
2-5 Years	1.3%	3.7%	2.4%	2.2%	1.5%
Less than 2 years	4.9%	5.3%	0.4%	1.9%	3.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	65.9%	76.7%	-10.8%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Portugal	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Lithuania	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Poland	3.7%	1.3%	2.4%
Romania	4.5%	0.9%	3.6%
Other EU countries	3.3%	1.5%	1.8%
Central and Western Africa	1.6%	0.3%	1.3%
South and Eastern Africa	1.6%	0.2%	1.4%
No passport held	16.3%	13.5%	2.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	48.6%	37.2%	11.4%
Christian	42.6%	46.2%	-3.6%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Not answered	8%	6.0%	2.0%

Safety

Is Castle Gate Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Gate was 212.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.1% lower than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Castle Gate has the 11th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Bridge and the 29th highest crime rate of 436 local areas in Newark and Sherwood .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,500

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in NG24 1BG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Castle Gate are based on 38 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Newark And Sherwood.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Castle Gate, Newark, NG24 1BG

Estimated Average Property Prices for NG24 1BG

Average Price
£336,992

Semi-Detached
£380,538

Terraced
£202,395

Detached
£538,466

Flats/Maisonettes
£162,944

Other
£796,284

Estimated Average Property Prices for Castle Gate

Average Price
£292,826

Semi-Detached
£295,833

Terraced
£239,236

Detached
£408,367

Flats/Maisonettes
£177,793

Other
£383,794

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Castle GateStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Lock Entry Cottage Castle Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£125,000	2026-01-12	£124,752
The Painted Elephant, 16 Castle Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire Other, an established residential building	£330,000	2025-07-22	£332,097
The Restaurant Unit Castle Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire Other, an established residential building	£1,175,000	2024-03-25	£1,167,626
14 Castle Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire Other, an established residential building	£420,000	2022-10-31	£405,076
1 Riverside Cottage Castle Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2021-10-07	£178,380

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NG24 1BG

Employment

NG24 1BG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	101
Retired	49
Self-Employed	18
Part-Time Employee	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Other	9
Student (economically inactive)	9
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Looking after home or family	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Manufacturing	18
Human health and social work activities	17
Accommodation and food service activities	14
Construction	10
Education	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Other	8
Transport and storage	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Information and communication	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Christ Church C of E Primary School Flaxley Lane , Middlebeck NG24 3XB	3out of 4	467 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mount CofE Primary and Nursery School Kings Road , NG24 1EW	- not rated	491 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mount CofE Primary School Kings Road , NG24 1EW	- not rated	491 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity Catholic School Boundary Road , NG24 4AU	- not rated	768 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity Catholic Voluntary Academy Boundary Road , NG24 4AU	3out of 4	768 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Newark High School London Road , NG24 1TT	- not rated	633 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lilley and Stone School London Road , NG24 1TT	- not rated	633 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sconce Hills High School Windsor Road , NG24 4HS	- not rated	867 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Magnus CofE School Earp Avenue , NG24 4AB	- not rated	1,282 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Magnus Upper School Earp Avenue , NG24 4AB	- not rated	1,282 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newark and Sherwood College Friary Road , NG24 1PB	- not rated	697 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Catch 22 10 Victoria Street , NG24 4UT	- not rated	372 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newark Appletongate School Appletongate , NG24 1JR	- not rated	649 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Torridon Nursery and Preparatory School Muskham Road , NG24 1DP	- not rated	1,372 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Highfields School London Road , NG24 3AL	- not rated	2,032 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Newark Orchard School London Road , Balderton NG24 3AL	- not rated	2,415 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Baseri	69 Castle Gate, Newark On Trent	41 yd
Perys Bingo	69 Castle Gate, Newark On Trent	64 yd
Thai Sabai Restaurant	49 - 50 Stodman Street, Newark On Trent	92 yd
Navigation Waterfront Public House	Mill Gate, Newark On Trent	112 yd
Newark Antique Centre Cafe	Newark Antiques Centre, Lombard Street	121 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Just Beer	32A Castle Gate, Newark On Trent	5 yd
Swan And Salmon	34 Castle Gate, Newark On Trent	44 yd
The Flying Circus	53 Castle Gate, Newark On Trent	49 yd
The Prince Rupert	46 Stodman Street, Newark On Trent	150 yd
Ann Et Vin Wine Bar	23 - 25 Castle Gate, Newark On Trent	185 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Painted Elephant	Adams Import Company Ltd, The Painted Elephant	6 yd
Xgate Fish Bar	XGate Fish Bar, 47 - 51 Castle Gate	55 yd
Bodrum Kebabs	21 Castle Gate, Newark On Trent	237 yd
The Crumbly Bun	14 Chain Lane, Newark On Trent	280 yd
Greggs	GREGGS, 46 Market Place	284 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Asda	Lombard Street, Newark On Trent	111 yd
Waitrose Ltd	Ossington Way, Newark On Trent	350 yd
Asda Filling Station	London Road, Newark On Trent	445 yd
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Wm Morrison Supermarkets, Kings Road	450 yd
B And M Retail	Victoria Street, Newark On Trent	455 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Energized Uk Fitness (Closed) North Gate	health and fitness suite	509 yd
Mount Cofe Primary And Nursery School KINGS ROAD	grass pitches	529 yd
Epic Fitness Centre (Closed) Queens Road	health and fitness suite	572 yd
Newark Academy (Closed) London Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	632 yd
Newark College FRIARY ROAD	health and fitness suite	712 yd
Sherwood Avenue Park Sherwood Avenue	tennis courts	764 yd
Newark Tennis Club LONDON ROAD	tennis courts	776 yd
Newark Ransome & Marles Cricket Club KELHAM ROAD	grass pitches	864 yd
Arena Fitness APPLETON GATE	health and fitness suite	992 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	94.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	56.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	56.4%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	56.4%

Speed Aviability

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	5.5%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	89 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of NG24 1BG