Brunel Drive is in Newark and in Newark And Sherwood district. NG24 2EG 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 Brunel Drive, Newark, NG24 2EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG24 2EQ, NG24 2EF, NG24 2DT, NG24 2HE, NG24 2ES, NG24 2DY, NG24 2HG, NG24 2ER, NG24 2HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG24 2EG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 51.1% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 51.4% | 48.9% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 28% | 33.1% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 39% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 9.8% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 15.7% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
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 | 47.9% | 39.3% | -8.6% | 48.4% | -9.1% |
| Good health | 34% | 32.9% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 15.7% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 7.7% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
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.
In the area around NG24 2EG this area, 32.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28% | 32.2% | 4.2% | 18.2% | 14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 15.5% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 12% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 7.8% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 11.6% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.2% | 17.4% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 8% | 3.5% | -4.5% | 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.2% | 94.9% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 78.6% 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 | 84.4% | 78.6% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| European Union | 13.5% | 17.3% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.7% | 78.1% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 11.7% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 5.4% | -2.2% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 1.3% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.1% | 76.7% | -19.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 7.1% | 0.3% | 6.8% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 24.2% | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 16.8% | 6.0% | 10.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brunel Drive was 160.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.8% lower than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brunel Drive has the 15th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Bridge and the 47th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Newark and Sherwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 6 Denham Business Park Brunel Drive, Newark, Nottinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2024-03-21 | £915,272 |
| Denham Business Park Brunel Drive, Newark, Nottinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £1,650,000 | 2023-11-01 | £1,683,673 |
| Unit 12 Newark Business Park, 3 Brunel Drive, Newark, Nottinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £163,800 | 2019-08-13 | £199,513 |
| Unit 28 Newark Business Park, 3 Brunel Drive, Newark, Nottinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2019-07-17 | £143,293 |
| Unit 27 Newark Business Park, 3 Brunel Drive, Newark, Nottinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2019-02-15 | £141,278 |
NG24 2EG 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovers Lane Primary and Nursery School Warburton Street , NG24 1LT | 3out of 4 | 849 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy Wolsey Road , NG24 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount CofE Primary and Nursery School Kings Road , NG24 1EW | 3out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school John Gold Avenue , NG24 1RU | 4out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church C of E Primary School Flaxley Lane , NG24 3XB | 2out of 4 | 2,160 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,977 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Newark Academy London Road , Balderton NG24 3AL | 1out of 4 | 2,586 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Suthers School Cross Lane , Fernwood NG24 3NH | - not rated | 5,241 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 | 2,073 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newark Orchard School London Road , Balderton NG24 3AL | 3out of 4 | 2,424 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope House School Barnby Road , Balderton NG24 3NE | - not rated | 2,498 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueprint Gaming Ltd | Blueprint Gaming, Fortune House | 579 yd | |
| Bridge Community Centre | Lincoln Road, Newark On Trent | 636 yd | |
| Cafe Beacon | Newark Beacon Innovation Centre, Cafferata Way | 743 yd | |
| Cognito | 10 Park Street | 749 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Ltd Platform 1, Newark Northgate Station | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Railway Sports And Social Club | Hatchets Lane, Newark On Trent | 813 yd | |
| Newcastle Arms Public House | George Street, Newark On Trent | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grilliano | Unit 1, The Bridge | 585 yd | |
| Open Air Events Ltd | Home, Park Street | 736 yd | |
| Cafexpresshop | Platforms 2 And 3, Newark Northgate Station | 770 yd | |
| Mr Chips | 180 - 182 North Gate, Newark On Trent | 849 yd | |
| Donna Bs | Tasty Bites, 146 North Gate | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co-op | Lincolnshire Co Op, The Bridge | 581 yd | |
| The Cooperative Group Food Ltd | Unit 1, Side Row | 911 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Gym And Fitness (Newark Ltd) (Closed) Brunel Drive | health and fitness suite | 2 yd |
| Lincoln Road Sports Facility LINCOLN ROAD PLAYING FIELD LINCOLN ROAD PLAYING FIELD LINCOLN ROAD | grass pitches | 317 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Newark) NORTHERN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 595 yd |
| Premier Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Appleton Gate | health and fitness suite | 749 yd |
| Arena Fitness APPLETON GATE | health and fitness suite | 876 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 | 93.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 54.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 54.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 34.9% |
| 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 | 4.8% |
| Median download speed | 79 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.