Walnutgarth, Sleaford, NG34 7FL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG34 7FL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.7%	50.5%	-1.2%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	48.3%	49.5%	1.2%	49.0%	0.5%

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 NG34 7FL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.8% 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	22%	19.4%	-2.6%	37.9%	-18.5%
Married: Opposite sex	53.1%	60.8%	7.7%	44.2%	16.6%
Married: Same sex	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	3.1%	0.4%	-2.7%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	13.8%	11.4%	-2.4%	9.1%	2.3%
Widowed	6.3%	8%	1.7%	6.1%	1.9%

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	38.2%	38.9%	0.7%	48.4%	-9.5%
Good health	36.8%	41.1%	4.3%	33.6%	7.5%
Fair health	19.6%	13.6%	-6.0%	12.7%	0.9%
Bad health	5.1%	3.6%	-1.5%	4.0%	-0.4%
Very bad health	0.3%	2.9%	2.6%	1.2%	1.7%

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.

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 15.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	27.2%	26.3%	-0.9%	18.2%	8.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.9%	13.6%	-3.3%	9.6%	4.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.7%	16.5%	-5.2%	13.4%	3.1%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	4.2%	1.4%	5.3%	-1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11%	19.5%	8.5%	16.9%	2.6%
Degree or Similar	16.5%	15.7%	-0.8%	33.8%	-18.1%
Other	3.9%	4.2%	0.3%	2.8%	1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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%	1.4%	1.4%	0.7%	0.7%
Indian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99.3%	96.8%	-2.5%	81.4%	15.4%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.6% 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	93.9%	89.6%	-4.3%	83.2%	6.4%
European Union	4.7%	7.9%	3.2%	6.1%	1.8%
Africa	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	1%	2.2%	1.2%	5.6%	-3.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.6%	89.6%	-4.0%	83.2%	6.4%
10+ Years	1%	6.8%	5.8%	9.8%	-3.0%
5-10 Years	0.7%	1.8%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.1%
2-5 Years	1.7%	0.4%	-1.3%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	3%	1.4%	-1.6%	1.9%	-0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.1%	76.7%	-5.6%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Lithuania	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
Poland	2.1%	1.3%	0.8%
Romania	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Eastern Asia	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
No passport held	21.8%	13.5%	8.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.2%	37.2%	-2.0%
Christian	61.6%	46.2%	15.4%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Not answered	2.8%	6.0%	-3.2%

Safety

Is Walnutgarth Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walnutgarth was 3.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 98.0% lower than the Sleaford Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Walnutgarth has the lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Sleaford Castle and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 351 local areas in North Kesteven .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.6%.

🔎 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 7FL, 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (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) - 6/10 (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 Walnutgarth are based on 38 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 Walnutgarth, Sleaford, NG34 7FL

Estimated Average Property Prices for NG34 7FL

Average Price
£253,217

Semi-Detached
£233,520

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£255,843

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Walnutgarth

Average Price
£270,806

Semi-Detached
£269,887

Terraced
£305,830

Detached
£266,376

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on WalnutgarthStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11 Walnutgarth, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2025-03-28	£268,036
17 Walnutgarth, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2023-07-13	£279,023
21 Walnutgarth, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2018-04-19	£225,964
3 Walnutgarth, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£152,500	2017-10-30	£200,376
10 Walnutgarth, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£221,000	2017-08-11	£292,358

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NG34 7FL

Employment

NG34 7FL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 7FL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	93
Full-Time Employee	73
Part-Time Employee	20
Self-Employed	20
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Looking after home or family	9
Other	4
Unemployed	4
Student (economically inactive)	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Human health and social work activities	19
Manufacturing	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Construction	11
Other	10
Transport and storage	10
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	8
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Education	4
Financial and insurance activities	2
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
William Alvey School Eastgate , NG34 7EA	4out of 4	1,003 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Church Lane Primary School & Nursery Church Lane , NG34 7DF	4out of 4	1,218 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School The Drove , NG34 7AT	3out of 4	1,834 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Botolph's C of E Primary School Rookery Avenue , NG34 7FE	3out of 4	2,147 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School Church Lane , Kirkby-la-Thorpe NG34 9NU	3out of 4	2,539 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy Jermyn Street , NG34 7RS	3out of 4	1,065 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Carre's Grammar School Northgate , NG34 7DD	3out of 4	1,380 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St George's Academy Westgate , NG34 7PP	3out of 4	1,442 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holton Sleaford Independent School Kesteven Business Centre Units 9-12, Kesteven Street , NG34 7DT	- not rated	894 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sleaford Joint Sixth Form Westholme House , Leicester Street NG34 7PS	- not rated	1,376 yd	Sixth form centres	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
Quackers	17 East Banks	885 yd
Blanchards	10 Boston Road	953 yd
Little Italy Pizza Co	3-4 Mill Court, Carre Street	1,012 yd
Millers Restaurant	5-6 Mill Court, Carre Street	1,022 yd
Greenwich Leisure Ltd	The Hub, Navigation Wharf	1,033 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sleaford Sports Association	Eslaforde Park, Boston Road	750 yd
Sleaford Indoor Bowls Club	Eastbanks	774 yd
Bristol Bowls Club	Boston Road	847 yd
The White Horse	45A Boston Road	895 yd
Rewind Bar	Flicks, 91 Southgate	934 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
USA Chicken Express	USA Chicken, 88 Southgate	1,016 yd
Subway	53 Southgate	1,075 yd
Golden Fry	31 Southgate	1,075 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aldi Stores Ltd	Mareham Lane		829 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sleaford Tennis Club Boston Road	tennis courts	397 yd
Eslaforde Park- Sleaford Town Community Fc BOSTON ROAD	grass pitches	750 yd
Sleaford Indoor Bowls Club HUSSEY CLOSE	indoor bowls	777 yd
Sleaford Leisure Centre BOSTON ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	810 yd
Sleaford Cricket Club LONDON ROAD	grass pitches	1,037 yd
William Alvey School EASTGATE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,090 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	64.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	66.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30.03 Mbit/s

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

Overview of NG34 7FL