The Arcade is in Newark and in Newark And Sherwood district. NG24 1UD is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newark. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Arcade, Newark, NG24 1UD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG24 1DX, NG24 1EG, NG24 1EE, NG24 1UB, NG24 1EA, NG24 1UA, NG24 1JS, NG24 1DU, NG24 1DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG24 1UD is primarily male, with 54.4% 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 | 44.6% | 45.6% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 55.4% | 54.4% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
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 1UD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.9% 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 | 56.5% | 54.9% | -1.6% | 37.9% | 17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.4% | 17.7% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -26.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 4.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 16.7% | 18.3% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 38.4% | 40.6% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 41.1% | 32.7% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 19.4% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 19.7% | 21.3% | 1.6% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 10.2% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 14% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 15.5% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 30.6% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 13.8% | 3.5% | -10.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% 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 | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 88% | 90.8% | 2.8% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 72.5% 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 | 73.3% | 72.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| European Union | 18.2% | 18.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 12.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 3.4% | -2.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.9% | 72.7% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 7.8% | 9% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.3% | 7.6% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 8.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 2.5% | -3.7% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 76.7% | -11.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Arcade was 1587.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 556.5% higher than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Arcade has the highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Bridge and the highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Newark and Sherwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 509.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 The Arcade, Newark, Nottinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2018-07-10 | £61,958 |
NG24 1UD 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 | 120 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 294 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church C of E Primary School Flaxley Lane , NG24 3XB | 2out of 4 | 589 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lovers Lane Primary and Nursery School Warburton Street , NG24 1LT | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic Voluntary Academy Boundary Road , NG24 4AU | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's Church of England Primary Academy Holden Crescent , NG24 4HU | 1out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,097 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Newark Academy London Road , Balderton NG24 3AL | 1out of 4 | 2,392 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Suthers School Cross Lane , Fernwood NG24 3NH | - not rated | 4,865 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 | 1,803 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newark Orchard School London Road , Balderton NG24 3AL | 3out of 4 | 2,193 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope House School Barnby Road , Balderton NG24 3NE | - not rated | 2,784 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Kitchen | 7 The Arcade, Market Place | 11 yd | |
| White Hind Bar | 3 Carter Gate, Newark On Trent | 51 yd | |
| Grannies | 10 - 11 Saracens Head Yard, Newark On Trent | 60 yd | |
| Newark Tandoori Takeaway | 6 Balderton Gate, Newark On Trent | 70 yd | |
| Starbucks | 17 - 18 Market Place, Newark On Trent | 73 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Hart | 5 White Hart Yard, Newark On Trent | 15 yd | |
| The Fox And Crown | 4 - 6 Appleton Gate, Newark On Trent | 94 yd | |
| Queens Head And Thai Rice Restaurant | Queens Head, 8 Market Place | 118 yd | |
| Newark Services Club | Newark RAFA, 23A London Road | 146 yd | |
| Newark Cue Club | 41A Carter Gate, Newark On Trent | 161 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redhouse | 22 Carter Gate, Newark On Trent | 38 yd | |
| Davison's Bakery | Davisons Bakery, 5 Appleton Gate | 83 yd | |
| China City | 7 Balderton Gate, Newark On Trent | 91 yd | |
| Greggs | GREGGS, 46 Market Place | 103 yd | |
| The Golden Bird | 23 Balderton Gate, Newark On Trent | 128 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Filling Station | London Road, Newark On Trent | 241 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Wm Morrison Supermarkets, Kings Road | 327 yd | |
| Asda | Lombard Street, Newark On Trent | 343 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland Foodstore, London Road | 429 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Ossington Way, Newark On Trent | 538 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Cofe Primary And Nursery School KINGS ROAD | grass pitches | 314 yd |
| Newark College FRIARY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 332 yd |
| Sherwood Avenue Park Sherwood Avenue | tennis courts | 377 yd |
| Energized Uk Fitness (Closed) North Gate | health and fitness suite | 395 yd |
| Newark Academy (Closed) London Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 397 yd |
| Epic Fitness Centre (Closed) Queens Road | health and fitness suite | 458 yd |
| Newark Tennis Club LONDON ROAD | tennis courts | 626 yd |
| Arena Fitness APPLETON GATE | health and fitness suite | 747 yd |
| Premier Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Appleton Gate | health and fitness suite | 921 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Newark) NORTHERN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 999 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.