The Orchard is in Newark and in Newark And Sherwood district. NG24 1SZ is located in the Beacon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newark. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Orchard, Newark, NG24 1SZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG24 1RX, NG24 1SP, NG24 1SJ, NG24 3AN, NG24 3AJ, NG24 1SF, NG24 1SL, NG24 1SN, NG24 3AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG24 1SZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 48.6% | 50% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51.4% | 50% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NG24 1SZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.9% | 27.8% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 53.2% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 9.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 12.1% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 7% | 5.2% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 49.3% | 47.7% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 38.7% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 10.1% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 24.2% | 14.1% | -10.1% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 13.7% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 14.9% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 10.5% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 19.8% | 3.4% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 25.4% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 99% | 95.1% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 100% | 96.9% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 96.9% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 60.1% | 46.2% | 13.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Orchard was 42.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.7% lower than the Devon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Orchard has the 16th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Devon and the 181st lowest crime rate of 436 local areas in Newark and Sherwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 The Orchard, Newark, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £363,505 | 2019-10-11 | £450,139 |
| 3 The Orchard, Newark, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £399,950 | 2019-01-30 | £505,200 |
| 3 The Orchard, Newark, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2001-10-19 | £537,805 |
| 2 The Orchard, Newark, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2000-08-14 | £458,969 |
| 3 The Orchard, Newark, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 1999-08-27 | £504,000 |
NG24 1SZ 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school John Gold Avenue , NG24 1RU | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnby Road Primary and Nursery School John Gold Avenue , NG24 1RU | - not rated | 793 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Hunt Primary School London Road , New Balderton NG24 3BN | - not rated | 964 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Hunt Academy London Road , New Balderton NG24 3BN | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Hunt Junior School London Road , New Balderton NG24 3BN | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 659 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Magnus Upper School Earp Avenue , NG24 4AB | - not rated | 659 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Magnus Church of England Academy Earp Avenue , NG24 4AB | - not rated | 659 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove School London Road , Balderton NG24 3AL | - not rated | 706 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Newark Academy London Road , Balderton NG24 3AL | - not rated | 706 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 | 1,524 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 | 265 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newark Orchard School London Road , Balderton NG24 3AL | - not rated | 517 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newark Orchard School London Road , Balderton NG24 3AL | 3out of 4 | 517 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newark Linden School London Road , New Balderton NG24 3AL | - not rated | 575 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newark Pupil Referral Unit Grove Hostel , 49 London Road NG24 3AL | - not rated | 655 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnus Leisure Centre | Earp Avenue, Newark On Trent | 629 yd | |
| Gladstone House | Lord Hawke Way, Newark On Trent | 647 yd | |
| Jennys Cafe | 55A London Road, Balderton | 701 yd | |
| Newark Hospital | Boundary Road, Newark On Trent | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| R H P Sports And Social | Elm Avenue, Newark On Trent | 335 yd | |
| Grove Public House | 53 London Road, Balderton | 681 yd | |
| Balderton Cricket Club | Coronation Street, Balderton | 844 yd | |
| The Roaring Meg | 117 Barnby Gate, Newark On Trent | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawtonville Chippy | 205 Bowbridge Road, Newark On Trent | 701 yd | |
| Antonios Fish Bar | Lakeside Shopping Centre, London Road | 755 yd | |
| Pizza House | Unit 8, Lakeside Shopping Centre | 760 yd | |
| Kelly's Snack Bar | 11 Earp Avenue, Newark On Trent | 830 yd | |
| Pizza Plaza And Dessert | 108 Bowbridge Road, Newark On Trent | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | London Road, Balderton | 648 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Lakeside Shopping Centre, London Road | 755 yd | |
| Lincolnshire Co-op | Lincolnshire Cooperative Limited, 106 Bowbridge Road | 960 yd | |
| Co-operative | 144A Barnby Gate, Newark On Trent | 992 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Avenue FALSTONE AVENUE | grass pitches | 202 yd |
| Highfields School LONDON ROAD | 261 yd | |
| Elm Avenue Ground ELM AVENUE | grass pitches | 413 yd |
| Ymca Newark & Sherwood Sports Community And Activity Village COMMUNITY & ACTIVITY VILLAGE COMMUNITY & ACTIVITY VILLAGE LORD HAWKE WAY | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks | 458 yd |
| The Barnby Road Academy JOHN GOLD AVENUE | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| Grove Leisure Centre (Newark) (Closed) London Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 591 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 | 664 yd |
| Magnus Sports Centre MAGNUS LEISURE CENTRE MAGNUS LEISURE CENTRE EARP AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 693 yd |
| Newark Academy LONDON ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Balderton Village Hall Playing Field BALDERTON PLAYING FIELD BALDERTON PLAYING FIELD CORONATION STREET | grass pitches | 1,022 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.