Longfellow Drive, Balderton, Newark, NG24 3QP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG24 3QP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51%	51.3%	0.3%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	49%	48.7%	-0.3%	49.0%	-0.3%

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 vicinity of NG24 3QP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	15.8%	20.7%	4.9%	37.9%	-17.2%
Married: Opposite sex	64.9%	57.2%	-7.7%	44.2%	13.0%
Separated	0.9%	1.4%	0.5%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	6.3%	5.8%	-0.5%	9.1%	-3.3%
Widowed	12.2%	14.9%	2.7%	6.1%	8.8%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	33.5%	31.1%	-2.4%	48.4%	-17.3%
Good health	34.3%	45%	10.7%	33.6%	11.4%
Fair health	23.5%	16.8%	-6.7%	12.7%	4.1%
Bad health	6.4%	6.3%	-0.1%	4.0%	2.3%
Very bad health	2.4%	0.8%	-1.6%	1.2%	-0.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	30.2%	22.9%	-7.3%	18.2%	4.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.6%	12.2%	-0.4%	9.6%	2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.5%	14.1%	0.6%	13.4%	0.7%
Apprenticeship	9.5%	9.3%	-0.2%	5.3%	4.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.3%	15.1%	3.8%	16.9%	-1.8%
Degree or Similar	18.5%	24.9%	6.4%	33.8%	-8.9%
Other	4.5%	1.5%	-3.0%	2.8%	-1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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)
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.4%	99.6%	1.2%	81.4%	18.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	97.2%	98.7%	1.5%	83.2%	15.5%
European Union	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	6.1%	-5.7%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
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	96.8%	98.7%	1.9%	83.2%	15.5%
10+ Years	0%	1.3%	1.3%	9.8%	-8.5%
Less than 2 years	3.2%	0%	-3.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.7%	76.7%	1.0%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
No passport held	21.8%	13.5%	8.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.6%	37.2%	-8.6%
Christian	69.7%	46.2%	23.5%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	1.3%	6.0%	-4.7%

Safety

Is Longfellow Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longfellow Drive was 28.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.0% lower than the Balderton South average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Longfellow Drive has the 21st lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Balderton South and the 117th lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Newark and Sherwood .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.5%.

🔎 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. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,100

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in NG24 3QP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (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) - 5/10 (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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Longfellow Drive are based on 22 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 Longfellow Drive, Balderton, Newark, NG24 3QP

Estimated Average Property Prices for NG24 3QP

Average Price
£242,543

Semi-Detached
£220,671

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£254,694

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Longfellow Drive

Average Price
£254,208

Semi-Detached
£238,600

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£267,214

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Longfellow DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Longfellow Drive, Newark, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2025-08-01	£239,773
17 Longfellow Drive, Newark, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2024-11-07	£315,549
17 Longfellow Drive, Newark, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£192,500	2024-03-11	£208,844
11 Longfellow Drive, Newark, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2023-12-04	£264,841
22 Longfellow Drive, Newark, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£237,500	2022-12-02	£253,333

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NG24 3QP

Employment

NG24 3QP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NG24 3QP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 51% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	104
Full-Time Employee	42
Part-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	17
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Student (economically inactive)	4
Looking after home or family	4
Unemployed	3
Other	0
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	11
Construction	10
Human health and social work activities	10
Education	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Other	4
Transport and storage	2
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
John Hunt Academy London Road , New Balderton NG24 3BN	- not rated	718 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chuter Ede Primary School Wolfit Avenue , Balderton NG24 3PQ	4out of 4	814 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school John Gold Avenue , NG24 1RU	4out of 4	1,521 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Sir Donald Bailey Academy Bailey Road , NG24 4EP	3out of 4	2,039 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The King's Church of England Primary Academy Holden Crescent , NG24 4HU	1out of 4	2,115 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Newark Academy London Road , Balderton NG24 3AL	1out of 4	422 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Magnus Church of England Academy Earp Avenue , NG24 4AB	3out of 4	1,710 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Suthers School Cross Lane , Fernwood NG24 3NH	- not rated	2,648 yd	Free schools	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	410 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Newark Orchard School London Road , Balderton NG24 3AL	3out of 4	560 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Highfields School London Road , NG24 3AL	- not rated	883 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	Distance
Gannets	The View, Bowbridge Lane	422 yd
Tasty	22 Brisbane Court, Bullpit Road	622 yd
Jennys Cafe	55A London Road, Balderton	669 yd
Kaho	170 London Road, Balderton	793 yd
New Island Cantonese Restaurant	204 London Road, Balderton	928 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Balderton Cricket Club	Coronation Street, Balderton	578 yd
Grove Public House	53 London Road, Balderton	669 yd
Rose And Crown Public House	41 Main Street, Balderton	909 yd
Chesters Public House	72 Main Street, Balderton	920 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rasya Indian Takeaway	5 Brisbane Court, Bullpit Road	610 yd
Bangkok Express	13 Brisbane Court, Bullpit Road	623 yd
Pizza House	Unit 8, Lakeside Shopping Centre	716 yd
Antonios Fish Bar	Lakeside Shopping Centre, London Road	723 yd
A1 Fish Bar	234 London Road, Balderton	1,005 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	London Road, Balderton	716 yd
Farmfoods	Lakeside Shopping Centre, London Road	723 yd
Tesco	56 - 58 Main Street, Balderton	941 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Newark Academy LONDON ROAD	athletics tracks, grass pitches	395 yd
Balderton Village Hall Playing Field BALDERTON PLAYING FIELD BALDERTON PLAYING FIELD CORONATION STREET	grass pitches	399 yd
Grove Leisure Centre (Newark) (Closed) London Road	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	602 yd
Chuter Ede Primary School WOLFIT AVENUE	grass pitches	745 yd
John Hunt Primary And Nursery School LONDON ROAD	grass pitches	794 yd
Highfields School LONDON ROAD		1,012 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	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%

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	57.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	93.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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