Goldstraw Lane, Fernwood, Newark, NG24 3FF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG24 3FF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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	48.2%	48.1%	-0.1%	51.0%	-2.9%
Male	51.8%	51.9%	0.1%	49.0%	2.9%

Partnership Status

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 3FF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% 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	42.6%	42.2%	-0.4%	37.9%	4.3%
Married: Opposite sex	39.1%	39.4%	0.3%	44.2%	-4.8%
Separated	6.4%	4.7%	-1.7%	2.2%	2.5%
Divorced	10.4%	11.8%	1.4%	9.1%	2.7%
Widowed	1.5%	1.9%	0.4%	6.1%	-4.2%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.2%) 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	61.9%	56.8%	-5.1%	48.4%	8.4%
Good health	31.1%	34.4%	3.3%	33.6%	0.8%
Fair health	5.4%	7.3%	1.9%	12.7%	-5.4%
Bad health	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	4.0%	-2.8%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.2%	-0.2%	1.2%	-1.0%

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 3FF this area, 6.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	4.5%	6.9%	2.4%	18.2%	-11.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.4%	11.9%	-1.5%	9.6%	2.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.8%	14.7%	-5.1%	13.4%	1.3%
Apprenticeship	5.9%	3.4%	-2.5%	5.3%	-1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.8%	20%	4.2%	16.9%	3.1%
Degree or Similar	37.6%	41.9%	4.3%	33.8%	8.1%
Other	3%	1.3%	-1.7%	2.8%	-1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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)
Chinese	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	0.7%	-0.2%
Indian	1.6%	1.2%	-0.4%	3.1%	-1.9%
Pakistani	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.7%	-1.0%
Other Asian	0.8%	0.2%	-0.6%	1.6%	-1.4%
Black African	0.8%	1%	0.2%	2.5%	-1.5%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0.2%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.6%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.6%	0.7%	-0.9%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	93.4%	91.8%	-1.6%	81.4%	10.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.1%	1.1%
Roma	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.2%	1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.9% 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	94.2%	88.9%	-5.3%	83.2%	5.7%
European Union	3.1%	8%	4.9%	6.1%	1.9%
Rest of Europe	0.8%	0.7%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	1.2%	1.7%	0.5%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	5.6%	-4.9%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.8%	89.1%	-4.7%	83.2%	5.9%
10+ Years	0.8%	6.8%	6.0%	9.8%	-3.0%
5-10 Years	1.6%	2.2%	0.6%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	0.8%	1.7%	0.9%	2.2%	-0.5%
Less than 2 years	3.1%	0.2%	-2.9%	1.9%	-1.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.5%	76.7%	5.8%
Ireland	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
France	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Germany	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Italy	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Spain	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Lithuania	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Poland	2.2%	1.3%	0.9%
Romania	2.4%	0.9%	1.5%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
No passport held	10.4%	13.5%	-3.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	50.7%	37.2%	13.5%
Christian	41.3%	46.2%	-4.9%
Hindu	1%	1.7%	-0.7%
Muslim	2.4%	6.5%	-4.1%
Other religion	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Not answered	4.4%	6.0%	-1.6%

Safety

Is Goldstraw Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Goldstraw Lane was 21.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.3% lower than the Balderton South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Goldstraw Lane has the 14th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Balderton South and the 68th lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Newark and Sherwood .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 113.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£49,200

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in NG24 3FF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Goldstraw Lane are based on 410 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 Goldstraw Lane, Fernwood, Newark, NG24 3FF

Estimated Average Property Prices for NG24 3FF

Average Price
£177,634

Semi-Detached
£249,373

Terraced
£214,326

Detached
£354,016

Flats/Maisonettes
£117,032

Other
£222,571

Estimated Average Property Prices for Goldstraw Lane

Average Price
£213,811

Semi-Detached
£282,425

Terraced
£242,168

Detached
£378,813

Flats/Maisonettes
£129,534

Other
£207,486

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Goldstraw LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
88 Goldstraw Lane, Newark, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£110,000	2025-05-30	£114,226
90 Goldstraw Lane, Newark, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£124,000	2025-04-16	£127,967
104 Goldstraw Lane, Newark, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£104,250	2025-03-27	£106,814
84 Goldstraw Lane, Newark, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£79,000	2025-03-05	£80,943
24 Goldstraw Lane, Newark, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£105,000	2025-01-10	£109,489

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NG24 3FF

Employment

NG24 3FF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 Employee	175
Retired	35
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	27
Student (economically inactive)	14
Unemployed	10
Looking after home or family	9
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	21
Human health and social work activities	20
Construction	19
Manufacturing	14
Education	12
Administrative and support service activities	9
Other	9
Information and communication	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Transport and storage	6
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chuter Ede Primary School Wolfit Avenue , Balderton NG24 3PQ	4out of 4	1,093 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
John Hunt Academy London Road , New Balderton NG24 3BN	- not rated	1,675 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Sir Donald Bailey Academy Bailey Road , NG24 4EP	3out of 4	2,971 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school John Gold Avenue , NG24 1RU	4out of 4	3,328 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The King's Church of England Primary Academy Holden Crescent , NG24 4HU	1out of 4	3,455 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Suthers School Cross Lane , Fernwood NG24 3NH	- not rated	839 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
The Newark Academy London Road , Balderton NG24 3AL	1out of 4	2,004 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Magnus Church of England Academy Earp Avenue , NG24 4AB	3out of 4	3,254 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hope House School Barnby Road , Balderton NG24 3NE	- not rated	2,118 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Newark Orchard School London Road , Balderton NG24 3AL	3out of 4	2,196 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Highfields School London Road , NG24 3AL	- not rated	2,597 yd	Other independent school	Yes	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
Greggs	Newark Services, Great North Road		551 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Brews Brothers	Unit 7, Rubys Avenue	225 yd
The Tawny Owl Public House	William Hall Way, Fernwood	447 yd
Chesters Public House	72 Main Street, Balderton	1,078 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Desi Kitchen	Unit 1, Rubys Avenue	227 yd
Beyond Coffee UK	Code Fitness Ltd, William Hall Way	447 yd
Malayan Tiger	25 Halifax Road, Fernwood	550 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fernwood Village Hall CAMERON LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	306 yd

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	80.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	80.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	80.6%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	65.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	107.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	550 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	550 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	75 Mbit/s

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