Elm Avenue is in Newark and in Newark And Sherwood district. NG24 1SW is located in the Beacon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newark. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elm Avenue, Newark, NG24 1SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG24 1SN, NG24 1SF, NG24 4DS, NG24 1SL, NG24 4DR, NG24 3AS, NG24 3ET, NG24 4DP, NG24 4DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG24 1SW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 53.5% | 5.4% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 51.9% | 46.5% | -5.4% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 | 22.2% | 30.9% | 8.7% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55% | 49.5% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10% | 9.3% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 6.2% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 43.9% | 38.3% | -5.6% | 48.4% | -10.1% |
| Good health | 43.4% | 41.3% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 7.7% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 16.1% | 5.7% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 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 | 21.7% | 16% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 12.9% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 11.9% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.2% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 19.1% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 33% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 99.1% | 98.3% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 95.8% | 97.4% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 97.4% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elm Avenue was 101.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.6% higher than the Devon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elm Avenue has the 15th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Devon and the 94th highest crime rate of 436 local areas in Newark and Sherwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Elm Avenue, Newark, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2025-10-13 | £351,925 |
| 37 Elm Avenue, Newark, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-01-28 | £249,731 |
| 43 Elm Avenue, Newark, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £328,750 | 2022-01-12 | £364,884 |
| 43 Elm Avenue, Newark, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2017-10-03 | £246,507 |
| 51 Elm Avenue, Newark, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2016-01-20 | £233,748 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowbridge Infant and Nursery School Bailey Road , NG24 4EP | - not rated | 827 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sir Donald Bailey Academy Bailey Road , NG24 4EP | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowbridge Primary School Bailey Road , NG24 4EP | - not rated | 827 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawtonville Junior School Holden Crescent , NG24 4HU | - not rated | 836 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's Church of England Primary Academy Holden Crescent , NG24 4HU | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnus CofE School Earp Avenue , NG24 4AB | - not rated | 599 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Magnus Upper School Earp Avenue , NG24 4AB | - not rated | 599 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Magnus Church of England Academy Earp Avenue , NG24 4AB | - not rated | 599 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove School London Road , Balderton NG24 3AL | - not rated | 901 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Newark Academy London Road , Balderton NG24 3AL | - not rated | 901 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,596 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfields School London Road , NG24 3AL | - not rated | 597 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newark Orchard School London Road , Balderton NG24 3AL | - not rated | 746 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newark Orchard School London Road , Balderton NG24 3AL | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newark Linden School London Road , New Balderton NG24 3AL | - not rated | 849 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newark Pupil Referral Unit Grove Hostel , 49 London Road NG24 3AL | - not rated | 888 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone House | Lord Hawke Way, Newark On Trent | 314 yd | |
| Magnus Leisure Centre | Earp Avenue, Newark On Trent | 599 yd | |
| Newark Hospital | Boundary Road, Newark On Trent | 769 yd | |
| Jennys Cafe | 55A London Road, Balderton | 830 yd | |
| County Youth Service | Youth Centre, Windsor Road | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| R H P Sports And Social | Elm Avenue, Newark On Trent | 2 yd | |
| Grove Public House | 53 London Road, Balderton | 817 yd | |
| Balderton Cricket Club | Coronation Street, Balderton | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawtonville Chippy | 205 Bowbridge Road, Newark On Trent | 423 yd | |
| Kelly's Snack Bar | 11 Earp Avenue, Newark On Trent | 717 yd | |
| Pizza Plaza And Dessert | 108 Bowbridge Road, Newark On Trent | 786 yd | |
| Antonios Fish Bar | Lakeside Shopping Centre, London Road | 847 yd | |
| Pizza House | Unit 8, Lakeside Shopping Centre | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | London Road, Balderton | 772 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Lakeside Shopping Centre, London Road | 847 yd | |
| Lincolnshire Co-op | Lincolnshire Cooperative Limited, 106 Bowbridge Road | 884 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Avenue Ground ELM AVENUE | grass pitches | 79 yd |
| Ymca Newark & Sherwood Sports Community And Activity Village COMMUNITY & ACTIVITY VILLAGE COMMUNITY & ACTIVITY VILLAGE LORD HAWKE WAY | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks | 148 yd |
| Elm Avenue FALSTONE AVENUE | grass pitches | 312 yd |
| Newark Sports And Fitness Centre NEWARK SPORTS AND FITNESS CENTRE NEWARK SPORTS AND FITNESS CENTRE BOWBRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 334 yd |
| Magnus Sports Centre MAGNUS LEISURE CENTRE MAGNUS LEISURE CENTRE EARP AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 550 yd |
| Highfields School LONDON ROAD | 595 yd | |
| The Barnby Road Academy JOHN GOLD AVENUE | grass pitches | 795 yd |
| Grove Leisure Centre (Newark) (Closed) London Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 825 yd |
| The Sir Donald Bailey Academy BAILEY ROAD | grass pitches | 857 yd |
| The William Gladstone Cofe Primary School HOLDEN CRESCENT | grass pitches | 873 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 | 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 217.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.