Overview of NG24 2EQ

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Farrar Close is in Newark and in Newark And Sherwood district. NG24 2EQ is located in the Bridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newark. This postcode has been in use since 1981-09-01.

StreetScan combines information about Farrar Close, Newark, NG24 2EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: NG24 2DT, NG24 2EG, NG24 2DY, NG24 2EF, NG24 2ES, NG24 2HG, NG24 2HE, NG24 2HN.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG24 2EQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female48.6%51.1%2.5% 51.0% 0.1%
Male51.4%48.9%-2.5% 49.0% -0.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single28%33.1%5.1% 37.9% -4.8%
Married: Opposite sex47.1%39%-8.1% 44.2% -5.2%
Married: Same sex0.9%0%-0.9% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated2.7%2.4%-0.3% 2.2% 0.2%
Divorced11.6%9.8%-1.8% 9.1% 0.7%
Widowed9.8%15.7%5.9% 6.1% 9.6%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health47.9%39.3%-8.6% 48.4% -9.1%
Good health34%32.9%-1.1% 33.6% -0.7%
Fair health12.2%15.7%3.5% 12.7% 3.0%
Bad health4.9%7.7%2.8% 4.0% 3.7%
Very bad health1%4.5%3.5% 1.2% 3.3%

Education and Qualifications

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 2EQ 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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications28%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 Levels17.8%12%-5.8% 13.4% -1.4%
Apprenticeship1.3%7.8%6.5% 5.3% 2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.8%11.6%1.8% 16.9% -5.3%
Degree or Similar14.2%17.4%3.2% 33.8% -16.4%
Other8%3.5%-4.5% 2.8% 0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%0.6%0.6% 1.1% -0.5%
Chinese0%0.6%0.6% 0.7% -0.1%
Indian1%0%-1.0% 3.1% -3.1%
Other Asian0%1.3%1.3% 1.6% -0.3%
Black African0%0.3%0.3% 2.5% -2.2%
Black Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and Asian0%1.3%1.3% 0.8% 0.5%
Mixed White and African0%0.3%0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean1%0%-1.0% 0.9% -0.9%
White97.2%94.9%-2.3% 81.4% 13.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.3%0%-0.3% 0.1% -0.1%
Other0%0.6%0.6% 1.6% -1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 78.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom84.4%78.6%-5.8% 83.2% -4.6%
European Union13.5%17.3%3.8% 6.1% 11.2%
Rest of Europe0.7%0.3%-0.4% 0.8% -0.5%
Africa0%0.6%0.6% 2.7% -2.1%
Middle East and Asia0.7%3.2%2.5% 5.6% -2.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 1.3% -1.3%
Oceania0.3%0%-0.3% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK83.7%78.1%-5.6% 83.2% -5.1%
10+ Years1.4%11.7%10.3% 9.8% 1.9%
5-10 Years7.6%5.4%-2.2% 2.9% 2.5%
2-5 Years3.5%3.5%0.0% 2.2% 1.3%
Less than 2 years3.8%1.3%-2.5% 1.9% -0.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom57.1% 76.7% -19.6%
Ireland0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Italy0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Lithuania7.1% 0.3% 6.8%
Poland4.8% 1.3% 3.5%
Romania2.3% 0.9% 1.4%
Other EU countries2.3% 1.5% 0.8%
Other Europe0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Eastern Asia0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Southern Asia0.6% 1.2% -0.6%
No passport held24.2% 13.5% 10.7%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion36.5% 37.2% -0.7%
Christian43.9% 46.2% -2.3%
Buddhist2.3% 0.5% 1.8%
Muslim0.6% 6.5% -5.9%
Not answered16.8% 6.0% 10.8%

Safety

Is Farrar Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farrar Close was 249.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.9% higher than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Farrar Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Bridge and the 22nd highest crime rate of 436 local areas in Newark and Sherwood .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.3%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,500
Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in NG24 2EQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Farrar Close are based on 5 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Newark And Sherwood.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Farrar Close, Newark, NG24 2EQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for NG24 2EQ

Average Price
£227,022
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£227,022

Estimated Average Property Prices for Farrar Close

Average Price
£229,541
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£229,541

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Farrar CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Unit 6-7 Farrar Close, Newark, Nottinghamshire
Other, an established residential building
£630,0002023-06-19 £636,702
Unit 2 Farrar Close, Newark, Nottinghamshire
Other, an established residential building
£75,0002021-04-15 £80,327
Unit 1 Farrar Close, Newark, Nottinghamshire
Other, an established residential building
£75,0002021-04-15 £80,327
Unit 6-7 Farrar Close, Newark, Nottinghamshire
Other, an established residential building
£210,0002018-05-09 £250,943
Unit 3 Farrar Close, Newark, Nottinghamshire
Other, an established residential building
£70,0002013-08-16 £99,402
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NG24 2EQ

Employment

NG24 2EQ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee112
Retired70
Part-Time Employee22
Self-Employed16
Looking after home or family12
Student (economically inactive)9
Unemployed6
Long-Term Sick or disabled6
Other5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing33
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles27
Education12
Transport and storage11
Administrative and support service activities11
Human health and social work activities10
Accommodation and food service activities8
Information and communication8
Construction7
Other6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security6
Professional, scientific and technical activities5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Financial and insurance activities1
Real estate activities1
Mining and quarrying1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lovers Lane Primary and Nursery School
Warburton Street , NG24 1LT
- not rated 1,033 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Lovers Lane Primary and Nursery School
Warburton Street , NG24 1LT
2out of 4 1,037 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Bishop Alexander Primary and Nursery School
Wolsey Road , NG24 2BQ
- not rated 1,194 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy
Wolsey Road , NG24 2BQ
3out of 4 1,194 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Mount CofE Primary and Nursery School
Kings Road , NG24 1EW
- not rated 1,469 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Newark Magdalene High School
Barnby Road , NG24 1RR
- not rated 1,552 yd Voluntary controlled school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Newark High School
London Road , NG24 1TT
- not rated 1,907 yd Voluntary controlled school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lilley and Stone School
London Road , NG24 1TT
- not rated 1,907 yd Voluntary controlled school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Magnus CofE School
Earp Avenue , NG24 4AB
- not rated 2,091 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Thomas Magnus Upper School
Earp Avenue , NG24 4AB
- not rated 2,091 yd Voluntary controlled school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Newark and Sherwood College
Friary Road , NG24 1PB
- not rated 1,356 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Newark Appletongate School
Appletongate , NG24 1JR
- not rated 1,316 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Highfields School
London Road , NG24 3AL
- not rated 2,120 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Catch 22
10 Victoria Street , NG24 4UT
- not rated 2,164 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Torridon Nursery and Preparatory School
Muskham Road , NG24 1DP
- not rated 2,222 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Newark Linden School
London Road , New Balderton NG24 3AL
- not rated 2,340 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Bridge Community CentreLincoln Road, Newark On Trent585 yd
Blueprint Gaming LtdBlueprint Gaming, Fortune House677 yd
Cognito10 Park Street824 yd
Cafe BeaconNewark Beacon Innovation Centre, Cafferata Way836 yd
Costa CoffeeCosta Ltd Platform 1, Newark Northgate Station841 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Newark Railway Sports And Social ClubHatchets Lane, Newark On Trent833 yd
Newcastle Arms Public HouseGeorge Street, Newark On Trent1,008 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
GrillianoUnit 1, The Bridge561 yd
Open Air Events LtdHome, Park Street816 yd
CafexpresshopPlatforms 2 And 3, Newark Northgate Station841 yd
Mr Chips180 - 182 North Gate, Newark On Trent916 yd
Harleys3 Meering Avenue, Newark On Trent982 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Lincolnshire Co-opLincolnshire Co Op, The Bridge571 yd
The Cooperative Group Food LtdUnit 1, Side Row1,011 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Industrial Gym And Fitness (Newark Ltd) (Closed)
Brunel Drive
health and fitness suite106 yd
Lincoln Road Sports Facility
LINCOLN ROAD PLAYING FIELD LINCOLN ROAD PLAYING FIELD LINCOLN ROAD
grass pitches239 yd
Sports Direct Fitness (Newark)
NORTHERN ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool688 yd
Premier Health & Fitness Club (Closed)
Appleton Gate
health and fitness suite832 yd
Arena Fitness
APPLETON GATE
health and fitness suite967 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 6.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 6.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 6.7%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.