Victoria Gardens is in Newark and in Newark And Sherwood district. NG24 1UL 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 Victoria Gardens, Newark, NG24 1UL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG24 1UH, NG24 1UP, NG24 1QE, NG24 1QD, NG24 1UW, NG24 1UE, NG24 1QG, NG24 1PZ, NG24 1QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG24 1UL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 51% | -3.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 45.8% | 49% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NG24 1UL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.6% 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 | 41.3% | 49.6% | 8.3% | 37.9% | 11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 28.5% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -15.7% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 10.9% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 7% | -2.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.7% | 42.5% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 37.5% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 14.5% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 27.3% | 21.5% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 13.4% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 12.3% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 6.7% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 17.6% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 25% | 12.2% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 8.3% | 3.5% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.6% | 94.9% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 81.1% 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 | 91.3% | 81.1% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 13.3% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 81.1% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 5.9% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.4% | 76.7% | -13.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 7% | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 19.8% | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Gardens was 812.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 683.7% higher than the Devon average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Victoria Gardens has the 2nd highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Devon and the 6th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Newark and Sherwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 248.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 Victoria Place Victoria Gardens, Newark, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2025-07-09 | £83,927 |
| Flat 4 Victoria Place Victoria Gardens, Newark, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2020-03-06 | £92,732 |
| Flat 3 Victoria Place Victoria Gardens, Newark, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2008-01-25 | £79,172 |
| Flat 4 Victoria Place Victoria Gardens, Newark, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2007-08-31 | £97,680 |
| Flat 4 Victoria Place Victoria Gardens, Newark, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £36,000 | 2001-03-02 | £119,601 |
NG24 1UL 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 379 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church C of E Primary School Flaxley Lane , NG24 3XB | 2out of 4 | 669 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lovers Lane Primary and Nursery School Warburton Street , NG24 1LT | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic Voluntary Academy Boundary Road , NG24 4AU | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school John Gold Avenue , NG24 1RU | 4out of 4 | 965 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 | 869 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Newark Academy London Road , Balderton NG24 3AL | 1out of 4 | 2,148 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Suthers School Cross Lane , Fernwood NG24 3NH | - not rated | 4,636 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 | 1,558 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newark Orchard School London Road , Balderton NG24 3AL | 3out of 4 | 1,949 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope House School Barnby Road , Balderton NG24 3NE | - not rated | 2,545 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. 15 | No 15, 15 Balderton Gate | 137 yd | |
| Newark Tandoori Takeaway | 6 Balderton Gate, Newark On Trent | 177 yd | |
| White Hind Bar | 3 Carter Gate, Newark On Trent | 199 yd | |
| Holy Moly | 4 - 6 Appleton Gate, Newark On Trent | 217 yd | |
| Daisy Kitchen | 7 The Arcade, Market Place | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox And Crown | 4 - 6 Appleton Gate, Newark On Trent | 217 yd | |
| Newark Services Club | Newark RAFA, 23A London Road | 219 yd | |
| Conservative Club | 29 London Road, Newark On Trent | 221 yd | |
| The White Hart | 5 White Hart Yard, Newark On Trent | 250 yd | |
| Newark Cue Club | 41A Carter Gate, Newark On Trent | 251 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Bird | 23 Balderton Gate, Newark On Trent | 119 yd | |
| China City | 7 Balderton Gate, Newark On Trent | 162 yd | |
| Newark Roast & Co | The Rutland Arms, 13 Barnby Gate | 165 yd | |
| Redhouse | 22 Carter Gate, Newark On Trent | 222 yd | |
| Davison's Bakery | Davisons Bakery, 5 Appleton Gate | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Filling Station | London Road, Newark On Trent | 260 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland Foodstore, London Road | 400 yd | |
| Co-operative | 144A Barnby Gate, Newark On Trent | 511 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Wm Morrison Supermarkets, Kings Road | 520 yd | |
| Asda | Lombard Street, Newark On Trent | 545 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Avenue Park Sherwood Avenue | tennis courts | 201 yd |
| Newark College FRIARY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 232 yd |
| Newark Academy (Closed) London Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 280 yd |
| Mount Cofe Primary And Nursery School KINGS ROAD | grass pitches | 461 yd |
| Newark Tennis Club LONDON ROAD | tennis courts | 524 yd |
| Energized Uk Fitness (Closed) North Gate | health and fitness suite | 576 yd |
| Epic Fitness Centre (Closed) Queens Road | health and fitness suite | 627 yd |
| Arena Fitness APPLETON GATE | health and fitness suite | 784 yd |
| Magnus Sports Centre MAGNUS LEISURE CENTRE MAGNUS LEISURE CENTRE EARP AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 890 yd |
| The William Gladstone Cofe Primary School HOLDEN CRESCENT | grass pitches | 925 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.