Appleton Gate is in Newark and in Newark And Sherwood district. NG24 1LF is located in the Bridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newark. This postcode has been in use since 2005-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Appleton Gate, Newark, NG24 1LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG24 1LQ, NG24 1JH, NG24 1LR, NG24 1NL, NG24 1LY, NG24 1NN, NG24 1NE, NG24 1LG, NG24 1LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG24 1LF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents 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 | 51.9% | 49.2% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 48.1% | 50.8% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NG24 1LF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.1% 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 | 45.2% | 49.1% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 31.6% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 11.7% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.1% | 52.8% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 33.1% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 11.8% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 1.7% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 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.
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 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.9% | 21.3% | 1.4% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 11.7% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 15.8% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7.6% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 15.5% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 21.3% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 7.8% | 6.9% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 4.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 92.3% | 91.3% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
In this area, 68.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 68.5% | -17.3% | 83.2% | -14.7% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 25% | 15.3% | 6.1% | 18.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.3% | 68.5% | -16.8% | 83.2% | -14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 10.4% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 8.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.3% | 76.7% | -24.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 6.8% | 0.3% | 6.5% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 9.9% | 0.9% | 9.0% |
| Other EU countries | 6.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 53.1% | 46.2% | 6.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Appleton Gate was 106.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.1% lower than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Appleton Gate has the 18th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Bridge and the 86th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Newark and Sherwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Friary Mews, Newark, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2025-07-03 | £124,172 |
| 2 Friary Mews, Newark, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2025-05-13 | £133,789 |
| 12A Friary Mews, Newark, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2024-07-17 | £132,766 |
| 9 Friary Mews, Newark, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2024-04-26 | £131,357 |
| 10 Friary Mews, Newark, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2023-11-28 | £129,868 |
NG24 1LF 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 | 143 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 232 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lovers Lane Primary and Nursery School Warburton Street , NG24 1LT | 3out of 4 | 274 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church C of E Primary School Flaxley Lane , NG24 3XB | 2out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school John Gold Avenue , NG24 1RU | 4out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic Voluntary Academy Boundary Road , NG24 4AU | 3out of 4 | 1,363 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 | 1,315 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Newark Academy London Road , Balderton NG24 3AL | 1out of 4 | 2,426 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Suthers School Cross Lane , Fernwood NG24 3NH | - not rated | 5,017 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 | 1,827 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newark Orchard School London Road , Balderton NG24 3AL | 3out of 4 | 2,230 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope House School Barnby Road , Balderton NG24 3NE | - not rated | 2,669 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palace Theatre | 16 - 18 Appleton Gate, Newark On Trent | 316 yd | |
| Thyme Out Coffee Shop | 15 Appleton Gate, Newark On Trent | 348 yd | |
| The Coffee Chain | Unit 2, The Cavalier Building | 427 yd | |
| Holy Moly | 4 - 6 Appleton Gate, Newark On Trent | 437 yd | |
| Dee Dees Family Diner At The Range | The Range, Unit 1 | 439 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Arms Public House | George Street, Newark On Trent | 220 yd | |
| Old Malt Shovel | 25 North Gate, Newark On Trent | 387 yd | |
| Wheatsheaf | Slaughterhouse Lane, Newark On Trent | 405 yd | |
| The Fox And Crown | 4 - 6 Appleton Gate, Newark On Trent | 437 yd | |
| Old Kings Arms Public House | 19 Kirk Gate, Newark On Trent | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton Gate Fish Bar | 38 Appleton Gate, Newark On Trent | 86 yd | |
| Hand Made Pizza And Kebab | 31 Appleton Gate, Newark On Trent | 304 yd | |
| Donna Bs | Tasty Bites, 146 North Gate | 405 yd | |
| Newark Roast & Co | The Rutland Arms, 13 Barnby Gate | 419 yd | |
| Davison's Bakery | Davisons Bakery, 5 Appleton Gate | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | North Gate, Newark On Trent | 335 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Wm Morrison Supermarkets, Kings Road | 383 yd | |
| M & S FOODHALL | Unit C, Maltings Retail Park | 441 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Ossington Way, Newark On Trent | 710 yd | |
| Co-operative | 144A Barnby Gate, Newark On Trent | 736 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arena Fitness APPLETON GATE | health and fitness suite | 233 yd |
| Mount Cofe Primary And Nursery School KINGS ROAD | grass pitches | 282 yd |
| Newark College FRIARY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 339 yd |
| Epic Fitness Centre (Closed) Queens Road | health and fitness suite | 339 yd |
| Energized Uk Fitness (Closed) North Gate | health and fitness suite | 359 yd |
| Premier Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Appleton Gate | health and fitness suite | 410 yd |
| Sherwood Avenue Park Sherwood Avenue | tennis courts | 434 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Newark) NORTHERN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 477 yd |
| Newark Academy (Closed) London Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 829 yd |
| Industrial Gym And Fitness (Newark Ltd) (Closed) Brunel Drive | health and fitness suite | 1,061 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.