Mather Road is in Newark and in Newark And Sherwood district. NG24 1FW is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newark. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mather Road, Newark, NG24 1FW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG24 1FW is primarily male, with 53.3% 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% | 46.7% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 52% | 53.3% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 | 43.9% | 34.6% | -9.3% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.8% | 41.4% | 12.6% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 19.2% | 16.5% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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% | 41.7% | -13.7% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 36.9% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 15.5% | 6.0% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 5.4% | 3.9% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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% | 13.4% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21% | 16.5% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 15% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 19.7% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 25.2% | -4.3% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.9% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.9% | 98.2% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 88.6% 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% | 88.6% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 10.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 88.6% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 9% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.2% | 76.7% | -20.5% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 34.3% | 13.5% | 20.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63.1% | 37.2% | 25.9% |
| Christian | 31% | 46.2% | -15.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mather Road was 326.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.4% higher than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mather Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Bridge and the 15th highest crime rate of 436 local areas in Newark and Sherwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena Of London 2 Kings Marina Mather Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £582,500 | 2018-04-25 | £675,672 |
NG24 1FW area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovers Lane Primary and Nursery School Warburton Street , NG24 1LT | 2out of 4 | 523 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lovers Lane Primary and Nursery School Warburton Street , NG24 1LT | - not rated | 525 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount CofE Primary and Nursery School Kings Road , NG24 1EW | - not rated | 588 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount CofE Primary School Kings Road , NG24 1EW | - not rated | 588 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church C of E Primary School Flaxley Lane , Middlebeck NG24 3XB | 3out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Newark High School London Road , NG24 1TT | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilley and Stone School London Road , NG24 1TT | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sconce Hills High School Windsor Road , NG24 4HS | - not rated | 1,632 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newark Magdalene High School Barnby Road , NG24 1RR | - not rated | 1,660 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Magnus CofE School Earp Avenue , NG24 4AB | - not rated | 1,809 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark and Sherwood College Friary Road , NG24 1PB | - not rated | 828 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Appletongate School Appletongate , NG24 1JR | - not rated | 619 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torridon Nursery and Preparatory School Muskham Road , NG24 1DP | - not rated | 904 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Catch 22 10 Victoria Street , NG24 4UT | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields School London Road , NG24 3AL | - not rated | 2,384 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newark Linden School London Road , New Balderton NG24 3AL | - not rated | 2,748 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | COSTA, Unit D1 | 251 yd | |
| The Ranch Cafe | Great North Road, Newark On Trent | 335 yd | |
| La Vita Mia Limited | La Vita Mia, Newark Castle Station | 356 yd | |
| The Coffee Chain | Unit 2, The Cavalier Building | 361 yd | |
| Pizza Express | The Wharf, Newark On Trent | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Malt Shovel | 25 North Gate, Newark On Trent | 349 yd | |
| Castle Barge | Castle Barge Public House, The Wharf | 443 yd | |
| Wheatsheaf | Slaughterhouse Lane, Newark On Trent | 550 yd | |
| Old Kings Arms Public House | 19 Kirk Gate, Newark On Trent | 571 yd | |
| Newcastle Arms Public House | George Street, Newark On Trent | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not My Monkey | The Wharf, Newark On Trent | 444 yd | |
| Donna Bs | Tasty Bites, 146 North Gate | 448 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Papa Johns Pizza, 2 Bar Gate | 488 yd | |
| Mr Chips | 180 - 182 North Gate, Newark On Trent | 567 yd | |
| Turkish Delight | 45 Kirk Gate, Newark On Trent | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M & S FOODHALL | Unit C, Maltings Retail Park | 251 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | North Gate, Newark On Trent | 344 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Ossington Way, Newark On Trent | 447 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Wm Morrison Supermarkets, Kings Road | 503 yd | |
| Asda | Lombard Street, Newark On Trent | 874 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Epic Fitness Centre (Closed) Queens Road | health and fitness suite | 400 yd |
| Energized Uk Fitness (Closed) North Gate | health and fitness suite | 444 yd |
| Mount Cofe Primary And Nursery School KINGS ROAD | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| Arena Fitness APPLETON GATE | health and fitness suite | 648 yd |
| Premier Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Appleton Gate | health and fitness suite | 688 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Newark) NORTHERN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 878 yd |
| Newark College FRIARY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 910 yd |
| Newark Ransome & Marles Cricket Club KELHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| Sherwood Avenue Park Sherwood Avenue | tennis courts | 1,014 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 | 50.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.