Primrose Avenue is in Newark and in Newark And Sherwood district. NG24 2AQ is located in the Bridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newark. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Primrose Avenue, Newark, NG24 2AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG24 2AT, NG24 2FN, NG24 2AP, NG24 2FL, NG24 2AU, NG24 2AS, NG24 2FJ, NG24 2AR, NG24 2FR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG24 2AQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.2% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 50% | 48.8% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 33.7% | 34.2% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 46.3% | 4.5% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 0.8% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 13.6% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 5.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 52% | 50.7% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 37.4% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 9.6% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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% | 15.2% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 11.3% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 22.2% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 8.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7.4% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 17.5% | 2.2% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 24.5% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 98% | 92.7% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 92.4% | 81.3% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 14.4% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 80.7% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 10.6% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 5.4% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 62.5% | 46.2% | 16.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Primrose Avenue was 96.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.2% lower than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Primrose Avenue has the 14th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Bridge and the 104th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Newark and Sherwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Primrose Avenue, Newark, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-08-08 | £249,763 |
| 2 Primrose Avenue, Newark, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-02-02 | £171,461 |
| 15 Primrose Avenue, Newark, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-12-09 | £224,000 |
| 27 Primrose Avenue, Newark, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-06-01 | £288,424 |
| 25 Primrose Avenue, Newark, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2022-01-14 | £295,793 |
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy Wolsey Road , NG24 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 157 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lovers Lane Primary and Nursery School Warburton Street , NG24 1LT | 3out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winthorpe Primary School Thoroughfare Lane , Winthorpe NG24 2NN | - not rated | 1,763 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount CofE Primary and Nursery School Kings Road , NG24 1EW | 3out of 4 | 2,079 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school John Gold Avenue , NG24 1RU | 4out of 4 | 2,529 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 | 3,044 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Newark Academy London Road , Balderton NG24 3AL | 1out of 4 | 3,723 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,212 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newark Orchard School London Road , Balderton NG24 3AL | 3out of 4 | 3,563 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope House School Barnby Road , Balderton NG24 3NE | - not rated | 3,573 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | McDonalds Restaurants Ltd, Lincoln Road | 111 yd | |
| The Caffe | Brownhills Leisure Homes, Lincoln Road | 318 yd | |
| Bridge Community Centre | Lincoln Road, Newark On Trent | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Railway Sports And Social Club | Hatchets Lane, Newark On Trent | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Lincoln Road, Newark On Trent | 112 yd | |
| Harleys | 3 Meering Avenue, Newark On Trent | 347 yd | |
| Grilliano | Unit 1, The Bridge | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co-op | Lincolnshire Co Op, The Bridge | 778 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy WOLSEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 279 yd |
| Lincoln Road Sports Facility LINCOLN ROAD PLAYING FIELD LINCOLN ROAD PLAYING FIELD LINCOLN ROAD | grass pitches | 825 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 | 70 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.