Lakeside Balderton Shopping Centre is in New Balderton, Newark and in Newark And Sherwood district. NG24 3EZ is located in the Balderton North & Coddington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newark. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lakeside Balderton Shopping Centre, New Balderton, Newark, NG24 3EZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG24 3AX, NG24 3BG, NG24 3AG, NG24 3AQ, NG24 3AA, NG24 3AY, NG24 3BD, NG24 3BB, NG24 3AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG24 3EZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 40.6% | 47.4% | 6.8% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 59.4% | 52.6% | -6.8% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 3EZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% 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 | 36.5% | 44.9% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.9% | 29.8% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -14.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 5.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 15.6% | 14% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 5.1% | -2.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.7% | 34.9% | -13.8% | 48.4% | -13.5% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 39.1% | 8.6% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 19.3% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 23.4% | 20.8% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.6% | 11.2% | -10.4% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 14.6% | -7.0% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 7.9% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 19.7% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 23% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.9% | 94.8% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 94.7% | 89.5% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 8.4% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 89.1% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 20% | 13.5% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lakeside Balderton Shopping Centre was 228.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 197.9% higher than the Balderton South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lakeside Balderton Shopping Centre has the 3rd highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Balderton South and the 24th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Newark and Sherwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Lakeside Balderton Shopping Centre, Newark, Nottinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £5,000,000 | 2018-02-28 | £5,988,024 |
NG24 3EZ 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hunt Academy London Road , New Balderton NG24 3BN | - not rated | 303 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chuter Ede Primary School Wolfit Avenue , Balderton NG24 3PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sir Donald Bailey Academy Bailey Road , NG24 4EP | 3out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school John Gold Avenue , NG24 1RU | 4out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's Church of England Primary Academy Holden Crescent , NG24 4HU | 1out of 4 | 1,566 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Newark Academy London Road , Balderton NG24 3AL | 1out of 4 | 317 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Magnus Church of England Academy Earp Avenue , NG24 4AB | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Suthers School Cross Lane , Fernwood NG24 3NH | - not rated | 2,557 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Orchard School London Road , Balderton NG24 3AL | 3out of 4 | 355 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields School London Road , NG24 3AL | - not rated | 679 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope House School Barnby Road , Balderton NG24 3NE | - not rated | 1,111 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennys Cafe | 55A London Road, Balderton | 98 yd | |
| Kaho | 170 London Road, Balderton | 378 yd | |
| New Island Cantonese Restaurant | 204 London Road, Balderton | 600 yd | |
| Tasty | 22 Brisbane Court, Bullpit Road | 805 yd | |
| The Salvation Army Church Centre | The Salvation Army Hall, Mead Way | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Public House | 53 London Road, Balderton | 120 yd | |
| Balderton Cricket Club | Coronation Street, Balderton | 145 yd | |
| R H P Sports And Social | Elm Avenue, Newark On Trent | 855 yd | |
| Rose And Crown Public House | 41 Main Street, Balderton | 875 yd | |
| Chesters Public House | 72 Main Street, Balderton | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza House | Unit 8, Lakeside Shopping Centre | 1 yd | |
| Antonios Fish Bar | Lakeside Shopping Centre, London Road | 7 yd | |
| A1 Fish Bar | 234 London Road, Balderton | 708 yd | |
| Rasya Indian Takeaway | 5 Brisbane Court, Bullpit Road | 800 yd | |
| Bangkok Express | 13 Brisbane Court, Bullpit Road | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Lakeside Shopping Centre, London Road | 7 yd | |
| Lidl | London Road, Balderton | 123 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 256 London Road, Balderton | 869 yd | |
| Tesco | 56 - 58 Main Street, Balderton | 885 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John Hunt Primary And Nursery School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 285 yd |
| Newark Academy LONDON ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 354 yd |
| Balderton Village Hall Playing Field BALDERTON PLAYING FIELD BALDERTON PLAYING FIELD CORONATION STREET | grass pitches | 363 yd |
| Grove Leisure Centre (Newark) (Closed) London Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 378 yd |
| Highfields School LONDON ROAD | 751 yd | |
| Ymca Newark & Sherwood Sports Community And Activity Village COMMUNITY & ACTIVITY VILLAGE COMMUNITY & ACTIVITY VILLAGE LORD HAWKE WAY | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks | 834 yd |
| Elm Avenue Ground ELM AVENUE | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| Chuter Ede Primary School WOLFIT AVENUE | grass pitches | 927 yd |
| Elm Avenue FALSTONE AVENUE | grass pitches | 953 yd |
| Newark Sports And Fitness Centre NEWARK SPORTS AND FITNESS CENTRE NEWARK SPORTS AND FITNESS CENTRE BOWBRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 983 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.