Handley Court is in Newark and in Newark And Sherwood district. NG24 1EY is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newark. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Handley Court, Newark, NG24 1EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG24 1EH, NG24 1EZ, NG24 1ET, NG24 1EX, NG24 1HB, NG24 1FN, NG24 1EU, NG24 1ES, NG24 1FB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG24 1EY is primarily male, with 54.9% 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% | 45.1% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -5.9% |
| Male | 52% | 54.9% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 5.9% |
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 1EY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.6% 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 | 43.9% | 46.6% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.8% | 25.7% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -18.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 19.2% | 18% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 8.9% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 4.9% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 55.4% | 46% | -9.4% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 38.4% | 5.1% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 14.3% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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% | 16.9% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21% | 9.2% | -11.8% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 10.1% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 6.8% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 14% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 39.1% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 5.3% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.9% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.9% | 92% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 77.1% 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 | 87.8% | 77.1% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 17% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 76.8% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 7.6% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 8% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 6.3% | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Handley Court was 1111.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 359.5% higher than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Handley Court has the 2nd highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Bridge and the 3rd highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Newark and Sherwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 202.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Handley Court, Newark, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2025-07-01 | £186,533 |
| 1 Handley Court, Newark, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-11-24 | £181,884 |
| 7 Handley Court, Newark, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2023-03-17 | £186,602 |
| 8 Handley Court, Newark, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-07-22 | £214,277 |
| 8 Handley Court, Newark, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2020-12-04 | £203,943 |
NG24 1EY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount CofE Primary and Nursery School Kings Road , NG24 1EW | 3out of 4 | 354 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lovers Lane Primary and Nursery School Warburton Street , NG24 1LT | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church C of E Primary School Flaxley Lane , NG24 3XB | 2out of 4 | 943 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic Voluntary Academy Boundary Road , NG24 4AU | 3out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school John Gold Avenue , NG24 1RU | 4out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnus Church of England Academy Earp Avenue , NG24 4AB | 3out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Newark Academy London Road , Balderton NG24 3AL | 1out of 4 | 2,776 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Suthers School Cross Lane , Fernwood NG24 3NH | - not rated | 5,306 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfields School London Road , NG24 3AL | - not rated | 2,178 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newark Orchard School London Road , Balderton NG24 3AL | 3out of 4 | 2,578 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope House School Barnby Road , Balderton NG24 3NE | - not rated | 3,084 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Express | The Wharf, Newark On Trent | 131 yd | |
| Desserts Island | Desserts Island Ltd, 1 Bar Gate | 162 yd | |
| Harbour Master | Andy Oliver Photography, The Wharf | 169 yd | |
| Castle Cuisine Ltd | 2 Castle Gate, Newark On Trent | 181 yd | |
| GA Bubble Tea And Poke Bowl | 2 Paxtons Court, Newark On Trent | 190 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Malt Shovel | 25 North Gate, Newark On Trent | 79 yd | |
| Castle Barge | Castle Barge Public House, The Wharf | 131 yd | |
| Wheatsheaf | Slaughterhouse Lane, Newark On Trent | 198 yd | |
| Old Kings Arms Public House | 19 Kirk Gate, Newark On Trent | 222 yd | |
| The Duck | 17 Castle Gate, Newark On Trent | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not My Monkey | The Wharf, Newark On Trent | 131 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Papa Johns Pizza, 2 Bar Gate | 147 yd | |
| Turkish Delight | 45 Kirk Gate, Newark On Trent | 222 yd | |
| Newark Pizza And Kebab | 20 Kirk Gate, Newark On Trent | 272 yd | |
| Bodrum Kebabs | 21 Castle Gate, Newark On Trent | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Wm Morrison Supermarkets, Kings Road | 154 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | North Gate, Newark On Trent | 182 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Ossington Way, Newark On Trent | 272 yd | |
| M & S FOODHALL | Unit C, Maltings Retail Park | 298 yd | |
| Asda | Lombard Street, Newark On Trent | 570 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energized Uk Fitness (Closed) North Gate | health and fitness suite | 110 yd |
| Epic Fitness Centre (Closed) Queens Road | health and fitness suite | 114 yd |
| Mount Cofe Primary And Nursery School KINGS ROAD | grass pitches | 239 yd |
| Arena Fitness APPLETON GATE | health and fitness suite | 553 yd |
| Newark College FRIARY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 592 yd |
| Premier Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Appleton Gate | health and fitness suite | 678 yd |
| Sherwood Avenue Park Sherwood Avenue | tennis courts | 693 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Newark) NORTHERN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 832 yd |
| Newark Academy (Closed) London Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Newark Ransome & Marles Cricket Club KELHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,026 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 | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.