Devon Road is in Newark and in Newark And Sherwood district. NG24 4JL is located in the Devon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newark. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Devon Road, Newark, NG24 4JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG24 4ET, NG24 4JH, NG24 4JN, NG24 4JJ, NG24 4HH, NG24 4LZ, NG24 4JF, NG24 4EU, NG24 4NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG24 4JL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 54.6% | 48.6% | -6.0% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 45.4% | 51.4% | 6.0% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 4JL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.9% 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 | 40.1% | 48.9% | 8.8% | 37.9% | 11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.8% | 34.1% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 9.5% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 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 | 48.2% | 42.8% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 26.3% | 33.1% | 6.8% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 15.3% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 8.1% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 4JL this area, 39.5% 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 14.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.7% | 39.5% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 21.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 13.7% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 14.8% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 12.9% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.3% | 14.1% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -19.7% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.3% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.4% | 94.2% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 3.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 90.8% 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 | 93.1% | 90.8% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 7.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 89.8% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 5.8% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.2% | 76.7% | -20.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 6.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 33.8% | 13.5% | 20.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Devon Road was 6.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.1% lower than the Devon average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
Devon Road has the lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Devon and the 8th lowest crime rate of 436 local areas in Newark and Sherwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157 Devon Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-01-10 | £193,256 |
| 166 Devon Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-03-04 | £129,154 |
| 166 Devon Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-11-02 | £104,357 |
| 178 Devon Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-09-30 | £134,602 |
| 135 Devon Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2021-06-18 | £145,788 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowbridge Junior School Bailey Road , NG24 4EP | - not rated | 367 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowbridge Infant and Nursery School Bailey Road , NG24 4EP | - not rated | 415 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sir Donald Bailey Academy Bailey Road , NG24 4EP | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowbridge Primary School Bailey Road , NG24 4EP | - not rated | 415 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawtonville Junior School Holden Crescent , NG24 4HU | - not rated | 524 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sconce Hills High School Windsor Road , NG24 4HS | - not rated | 773 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Magnus CofE School Earp Avenue , NG24 4AB | - not rated | 981 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Magnus Upper School Earp Avenue , NG24 4AB | - not rated | 981 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Magnus Church of England Academy Earp Avenue , NG24 4AB | - not rated | 981 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Newark High School London Road , NG24 1TT | - not rated | 1,200 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 | 1,770 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 | 1,262 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields School London Road , NG24 3AL | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newark Orchard School London Road , Balderton NG24 3AL | - not rated | 1,764 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newark Orchard School London Road , Balderton NG24 3AL | 3out of 4 | 1,764 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newark Linden School London Road , New Balderton NG24 3AL | - not rated | 1,873 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Youth Service | Youth Centre, Windsor Road | 471 yd | |
| Newark Hospital | Boundary Road, Newark On Trent | 726 yd | |
| Gladstone House | Lord Hawke Way, Newark On Trent | 785 yd | |
| Newark Town Football Club | The Tom Mann Pavilion, Devon Park | 928 yd | |
| Magnus Leisure Centre | Earp Avenue, Newark On Trent | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| R H P Sports And Social | Elm Avenue, Newark On Trent | 1,024 yd | |
| Holy Trinity Centre | Community Hall, Boundary Road | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fryers Club | Unit 2, Cardinals Square | 326 yd | |
| Hawtonville Chippy | 205 Bowbridge Road, Newark On Trent | 638 yd | |
| Pizza Plaza And Dessert | 108 Bowbridge Road, Newark On Trent | 840 yd | |
| Kelly's Snack Bar | 11 Earp Avenue, Newark On Trent | 861 yd | |
| Fish King | 154 Hawton Road, Newark On Trent | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co-op | Lincolnshire Cooperative Limited, 106 Bowbridge Road | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Sir Donald Bailey Academy BAILEY ROAD | grass pitches | 364 yd |
| The William Gladstone Cofe Primary School HOLDEN CRESCENT | grass pitches | 553 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 | 803 yd |
| Magnus Sports Centre MAGNUS LEISURE CENTRE MAGNUS LEISURE CENTRE EARP AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 823 yd |
| Devon Park THE TOM MANN PAVILION THE TOM MANN PAVILION DEVON PARK | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| Newark Tennis Club LONDON ROAD | tennis courts | 957 yd |
| Elm Avenue Ground ELM AVENUE | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Ymca Newark & Sherwood Sports Community And Activity Village COMMUNITY & ACTIVITY VILLAGE COMMUNITY & ACTIVITY VILLAGE LORD HAWKE WAY | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks | 975 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 | 69.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.