Bowbridge Road is in Newark and in Newark And Sherwood district. NG24 4BZ is located in the Beacon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newark. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bowbridge Road, Newark, NG24 4BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG24 4BY, NG24 4DA, NG24 4DB, NG24 4BP, NG24 4BX, NG24 4DD, NG24 4BU, NG24 4AQ, NG24 4AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG24 4BZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 51% | -3.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 45.8% | 49% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 4BZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.6% 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 | 41.3% | 49.6% | 8.3% | 37.9% | 11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 28.5% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -15.7% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 10.9% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 7% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 40.7% | 42.5% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 37.5% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 14.5% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 27.3% | 21.5% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 13.4% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 12.3% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 6.7% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 17.6% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 25% | 12.2% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 8.3% | 3.5% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.6% | 94.9% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 81.1% 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% | 81.1% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 13.3% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 81.1% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 5.9% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.4% | 76.7% | -13.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 7% | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 19.8% | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bowbridge Road was 693.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 599.5% higher than the Devon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bowbridge Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Devon and the 7th highest crime rate of 436 local areas in Newark and Sherwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 234.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Bowbridge Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2026-03-27 | £180,000 |
| 22 Bowbridge Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2025-08-20 | £86,780 |
| 42 Bowbridge Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-02-27 | £156,415 |
| 74 Bowbridge Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-01-27 | £129,817 |
| 34 Bowbridge Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2024-10-18 | £136,396 |
NG24 4BZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Quibell Infant School Holden Crescent , Boundary Road NG24 4HU | - not rated | 419 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawtonville Junior School Holden Crescent , NG24 4HU | - not rated | 448 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's Church of England Primary Academy Holden Crescent , NG24 4HU | 3out of 4 | 448 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Gladstone Church of England Primary School Holden Crescent , NG24 4HU | - not rated | 448 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Boundary Road , NG24 4AU | - not rated | 809 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnus CofE School Earp Avenue , NG24 4AB | - not rated | 300 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Magnus Upper School Earp Avenue , NG24 4AB | - not rated | 300 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Magnus Church of England Academy Earp Avenue , NG24 4AB | - not rated | 300 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Newark High School London Road , NG24 1TT | - not rated | 364 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilley and Stone School London Road , NG24 1TT | - not rated | 364 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | 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 | 837 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catch 22 10 Victoria Street , NG24 4UT | - not rated | 735 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newark Appletongate School Appletongate , NG24 1JR | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields School London Road , NG24 3AL | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newark Orchard School London Road , Balderton NG24 3AL | - not rated | 1,471 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newark Orchard School London Road , Balderton NG24 3AL | 3out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Hospital | Boundary Road, Newark On Trent | 251 yd | |
| Deincourt Hotel | London Road, Newark On Trent | 285 yd | |
| Magnus Leisure Centre | Earp Avenue, Newark On Trent | 330 yd | |
| Caffrello | 2 London Road, Newark On Trent | 606 yd | |
| Old School Tea Rooms | 1 Albert Street, Newark On Trent | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oscars Inn | 105 Balderton Gate, Newark On Trent | 343 yd | |
| Conservative Club | 29 London Road, Newark On Trent | 344 yd | |
| Newark Town Bowls Club | London Road, Newark On Trent | 461 yd | |
| The Castle And Falcon Public House | 10 London Road, Newark On Trent | 561 yd | |
| Beaumond Cross Hotel | 13 London Road, Newark On Trent | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fisherman's Catch | 78 Bowbridge Road, Newark On Trent | 10 yd | |
| Pizza Plaza And Dessert | 108 Bowbridge Road, Newark On Trent | 144 yd | |
| Kelly's Snack Bar | 11 Earp Avenue, Newark On Trent | 177 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, Unit 3 | 564 yd | |
| Borrasha Tandoori | 37 Albert Street, Newark On Trent | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co-op | Lincolnshire Cooperative Limited, 106 Bowbridge Road | 3 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland Foodstore, London Road | 451 yd | |
| Asda Filling Station | London Road, Newark On Trent | 555 yd | |
| Co-operative | 144A Barnby Gate, Newark On Trent | 617 yd | |
| B And M Retail | Victoria Street, Newark On Trent | 761 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newark Tennis Club LONDON ROAD | tennis courts | 277 yd |
| Magnus Sports Centre MAGNUS LEISURE CENTRE MAGNUS LEISURE CENTRE EARP AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 344 yd |
| Newark Academy (Closed) London Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 365 yd |
| The William Gladstone Cofe Primary School HOLDEN CRESCENT | grass pitches | 426 yd |
| Sherwood Avenue Park Sherwood Avenue | tennis courts | 665 yd |
| Newark College FRIARY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 753 yd |
| Elm Avenue FALSTONE AVENUE | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| The Barnby Road Academy JOHN GOLD AVENUE | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Elm Avenue Ground ELM AVENUE | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Ymca Newark & Sherwood Sports Community And Activity Village COMMUNITY & ACTIVITY VILLAGE COMMUNITY & ACTIVITY VILLAGE LORD HAWKE WAY | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks | 978 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 | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.1% |
| 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 | 3.2% |
| Median download speed | 71.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.