Wilfred Avenue is in New Balderton, Newark and in Newark And Sherwood district. NG24 3EB is located in the Balderton South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newark. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wilfred Avenue, New Balderton, Newark, NG24 3EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG24 3EE, NG24 3EF, NG24 3FE, NG24 3EA, NG24 3HF, NG24 3HH, NG24 3GZ, NG24 3DJ, NG24 3DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG24 3EB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 54.7% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 45.7% | 45.3% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 | 24.1% | 37.2% | 13.1% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 32.7% | -15.9% | 44.2% | -11.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 16.8% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 7.7% |
| Widowed | 13.6% | 8.4% | -5.2% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 41.1% | 42.1% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 35.2% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 17% | 13.1% | -3.9% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 7.6% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 3EB this area, 28.1% 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 | 38.2% | 28.1% | -10.1% | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 13.4% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 16.1% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 13.8% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 17.4% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 4.5% | 5.4% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.3% | 92% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 85.8% 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% | 85.8% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 9.7% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 85.8% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 6.6% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.3% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59% | 76.7% | -17.7% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 29.5% | 13.5% | 16.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.8% | 37.2% | 11.6% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wilfred Avenue was 50.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.1% lower than the Balderton South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Wilfred Avenue has the 28th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Balderton South and the 218th highest crime rate of 436 local areas in Newark and Sherwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Wilfred Avenue, Newark, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,822 | 2022-09-16 | £97,828 |
| 44 Wilfred Avenue, Newark, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2019-09-20 | £169,738 |
| 44 Wilfred Avenue, Newark, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £109,995 | 2016-07-14 | £159,570 |
| 44 Wilfred Avenue, Newark, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2016-06-27 | £151,471 |
| 48 Wilfred Avenue, Newark, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2007-07-26 | £122,224 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hunt Junior School London Road , New Balderton NG24 3BN | - not rated | 445 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Hunt Primary School London Road , New Balderton NG24 3BN | - not rated | 506 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Hunt Academy London Road , New Balderton NG24 3BN | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chuter Ede Primary School Wolfit Avenue , Balderton NG24 3PQ | - not rated | 829 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowbridge Infant and Nursery School Bailey Road , NG24 4EP | - not rated | 1,631 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove School London Road , Balderton NG24 3AL | - not rated | 959 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Newark Academy London Road , Balderton NG24 3AL | - not rated | 959 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Newark Academy London Road , Balderton NG24 3AL | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Suthers School Cross Lane , Fernwood NG24 3NH | 3out of 4 | 1,818 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magnus CofE School Earp Avenue , NG24 4AB | - not rated | 1,953 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark and Sherwood College Friary Road , NG24 1PB | - not rated | 2,914 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Pupil Referral Unit Grove Hostel , 49 London Road NG24 3AL | - not rated | 1,079 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newark Orchard School London Road , Balderton NG24 3AL | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newark Orchard School London Road , Balderton NG24 3AL | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newark Linden School London Road , New Balderton NG24 3AL | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields School London Road , NG24 3AL | - not rated | 1,444 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Island Cantonese Restaurant | 204 London Road, Balderton | 276 yd | |
| The Salvation Army Church Centre | The Salvation Army Hall, Mead Way | 399 yd | |
| Kaho | 170 London Road, Balderton | 403 yd | |
| Tasty | 22 Brisbane Court, Bullpit Road | 801 yd | |
| Jennys Cafe | 55A London Road, Balderton | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose And Crown Public House | 41 Main Street, Balderton | 592 yd | |
| Chesters Public House | 72 Main Street, Balderton | 626 yd | |
| Balderton Cricket Club | Coronation Street, Balderton | 749 yd | |
| Grove Public House | 53 London Road, Balderton | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Fish Bar | 234 London Road, Balderton | 263 yd | |
| Pizza House | Unit 8, Lakeside Shopping Centre | 718 yd | |
| Antonios Fish Bar | Lakeside Shopping Centre, London Road | 719 yd | |
| Bangkok Express | 13 Brisbane Court, Bullpit Road | 796 yd | |
| Rasya Indian Takeaway | 5 Brisbane Court, Bullpit Road | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 256 London Road, Balderton | 284 yd | |
| Tesco | 56 - 58 Main Street, Balderton | 569 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Lakeside Shopping Centre, London Road | 719 yd | |
| Lidl | London Road, Balderton | 837 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John Hunt Primary And Nursery School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 451 yd |
| Newark Flowserve Fc (Lowfields) FLOWSERVE SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB PAVILLION FLOWSERVE SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB PAVILLION HAWTON LANE | grass pitches | 635 yd |
| Balderton Village Hall Playing Field BALDERTON PLAYING FIELD BALDERTON PLAYING FIELD CORONATION STREET | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Chuter Ede Primary School WOLFIT AVENUE | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Newark Academy LONDON ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 979 yd |
| Grove Leisure Centre (Newark) (Closed) London Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,091 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.