Bishops Court, Sleaford, NG34 7BQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG34 7BQ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 62.3% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	60.2%	62.3%	2.1%	51.0%	11.3%
Male	39.8%	37.7%	-2.1%	49.0%	-11.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	29.9%	27.9%	-2.0%	37.9%	-10.0%
Married: Opposite sex	20.9%	30.5%	9.6%	44.2%	-13.7%
Separated	2.8%	2.6%	-0.2%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	25.4%	23.4%	-2.0%	9.1%	14.3%
Widowed	20.9%	15.6%	-5.3%	6.1%	9.5%

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	24.6%	28.6%	4.0%	48.4%	-19.8%
Good health	33.5%	37.7%	4.2%	33.6%	4.1%
Fair health	17.8%	19.4%	1.6%	12.7%	6.7%
Bad health	17.3%	10.9%	-6.4%	4.0%	6.9%
Very bad health	6.8%	3.4%	-3.4%	1.2%	2.2%

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 NG34 7BQ this area, 35.5% 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 18.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	45.2%	35.5%	-9.7%	18.2%	17.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.7%	11.6%	0.9%	9.6%	2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.3%	11.6%	-3.7%	13.4%	-1.8%
Apprenticeship	4%	7.1%	3.1%	5.3%	1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.5%	11%	2.5%	16.9%	-5.9%
Degree or Similar	14.1%	18.7%	4.6%	33.8%	-15.1%
Other	2.3%	4.5%	2.2%	2.8%	1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.1%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99%	99.4%	0.4%	81.4%	18.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.9% 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%	87.9%	-6.3%	83.2%	4.7%
European Union	5.2%	7.5%	2.3%	6.1%	1.4%
Africa	0.5%	0.6%	0.1%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.1%	1.1%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.3%	0.4%
Oceania	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.2%	87.4%	-6.8%	83.2%	4.2%
10+ Years	0%	8.6%	8.6%	9.8%	-1.2%
5-10 Years	0.5%	2.3%	1.8%	2.9%	-0.6%
2-5 Years	0.5%	0.6%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	4.7%	1.1%	-3.6%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	61.5%	76.7%	-15.2%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Poland	4%	1.3%	2.7%
Romania	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%
Other EU countries	1.7%	1.5%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	1.7%	0.3%	1.4%
No passport held	28.7%	13.5%	15.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	25.7%	37.2%	-11.5%
Christian	62.9%	46.2%	16.7%
Muslim	1.1%	6.5%	-5.4%
Not answered	10.3%	6.0%	4.3%

Safety

Is Bishops Court Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bishops Court was 507.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 209.0% higher than the Sleaford Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Bishops Court has the 2nd highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Sleaford Castle and the 2nd highest crime rate of 351 local areas in North Kesteven .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 219.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.4%.

🔎 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. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,700

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NG34 7BQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 6/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 7/10 (above 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 Bishops Court are based on 82 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Kesteven.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Bishops Court, Sleaford, NG34 7BQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for NG34 7BQ

Average Price
£134,727

Semi-Detached
£154,688

Terraced
£157,281

Detached
£161,029

Flats/Maisonettes
£84,465

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bishops Court

Average Price
£162,832

Semi-Detached
£190,698

Terraced
£180,843

Detached
£191,292

Flats/Maisonettes
£100,992

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bishops CourtStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Bishops Court, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£78,500	2025-03-14	£76,932
24 Bishops Court, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2024-12-04	£172,295
35 Bishops Court, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£173,000	2024-10-28	£178,705
19 Bishops Court, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2024-10-10	£170,441
23 Bishops Court, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2024-10-03	£170,475

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NG34 7BQ

Employment

NG34 7BQ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NG34 7BQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	59
Full-Time Employee	33
Long-Term Sick or disabled	20
Part-Time Employee	11
Other	8
Looking after home or family	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Self-Employed	5
Unemployed	5
Student (economically inactive)	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	12
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	9
Construction	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Education	5
Other	4
Manufacturing	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Transport and storage	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Church Lane Primary School & Nursery Church Lane , NG34 7DF	4out of 4	376 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School The Drove , NG34 7AT	3out of 4	422 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
William Alvey School Eastgate , NG34 7EA	4out of 4	720 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Botolph's C of E Primary School Rookery Avenue , NG34 7FE	3out of 4	1,355 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Leasingham St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Lincoln Road , Leasingham NG34 8JS	3out of 4	2,770 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Carre's Grammar School Northgate , NG34 7DD	3out of 4	242 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St George's Academy Westgate , NG34 7PP	3out of 4	261 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy Jermyn Street , NG34 7RS	3out of 4	794 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sleaford Joint Sixth Form Westholme House , Leicester Street NG34 7PS	- not rated	421 yd	Sixth form centres	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Holton Sleaford Independent School Kesteven Business Centre Units 9-12, Kesteven Street , NG34 7DT	- not rated	699 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lucky Star	6 Westgate	389 yd
The Happy Crafters Craft Shop	20 Westgate	396 yd
Cece's Bar & Grill	9 Market Place	397 yd
El Toro	1st Floor, Market Place	402 yd
Casa 17	17a Westgate	412 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marquis of Granby	24 Northgate	245 yd
The Packhorse Inn	7 Northgate	371 yd
THE YARD VENUE	7 Market Street	401 yd
The Solo Bar Bistro Hotel	Solo Club, 6 Market Street	402 yd
Watergate Yard	2 Watergate	446 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
La Shish	21 Northgate	348 yd
Open Kitchen	53 Sycamore Drive	403 yd
Pizza Delight and Kebab House	5 Market Place	425 yd
Peking Chef	82 Westgate	436 yd
Appetites	7 Southgate	534 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Supermarket, 65 Northgate	164 yd
Lidl	Lidl Uk Ltd, Northgate	230 yd
Sainsbury's	21 Riverside Shopping Centre	531 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods	Iceland Frozen Foods Plc, 36-38 Southgate	609 yd
Lincolnshire Co-operative Society	Lincoln Road	627 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Carre'S Grammar School NORTHGATE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	141 yd
St Georges Academy (Sleaford Site) WESTGATE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	247 yd
New Image Gym BRISTOL HALL BRISTOL HALL CHURCH LANE	health and fitness suite	248 yd
Carre'S Grammar School Playing Field PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD ROBERTSON DRIVE	grass pitches	500 yd
William Alvey School EASTGATE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	622 yd
Kesteven And Sleaford High School Selective Academy JERMYN STREET	grass pitches, tennis courts	749 yd
Sleaford Leisure Centre BOSTON ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	786 yd
Sleaford Indoor Bowls Club HUSSEY CLOSE	indoor bowls	816 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	53.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	51.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of NG34 7BQ