Mareham Lane is in Sleaford and in North Kesteven district. NG34 7FT is located in the Sleaford Quarrington & Mareham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sleaford and North Hykeham. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mareham Lane, Sleaford, NG34 7FT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG34 7JZ, NG34 7LA, NG34 7FD, NG34 7FB, NG34 7FS, NG34 7FG, NG34 7GQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG34 7FT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 51.6% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.1% | 48.4% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 30.7% | 33.5% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.2% | 45.7% | -6.5% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 12.5% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52% | 51.8% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 35.2% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 9.8% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 14.2% | 12.7% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 11.1% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.1% | 17.2% | -4.9% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 5.8% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 18.3% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 33% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.9% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.9% | 99.3% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
In this area, 92.2% 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 | 89.7% | 92.2% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 7% | 5.7% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 92.2% | 3.2% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 6.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 56.4% | 46.2% | 10.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mareham Lane was 12.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.3% lower than the Sleaford Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mareham Lane has the 10th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Sleaford Castle and the 51st lowest crime rate of 351 local areas in North Kesteven .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holden House, 90 Mareham Lane, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £639,500 | 2021-03-30 | £729,676 |
| 96 Mareham Lane, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2019-02-22 | £641,226 |
| 98 Mareham Lane, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2018-11-14 | £424,282 |
| 94 Mareham Lane, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2018-11-09 | £636,423 |
| 86 Mareham Lane, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £356,000 | 2017-09-29 | £472,881 |
NG34 7FT 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 | 140 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 26 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Alvey School Eastgate , NG34 7EA | 4out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Lane Primary School & Nursery Church Lane , NG34 7DF | 4out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Botolph's C of E Primary School Rookery Avenue , NG34 7FE | 3out of 4 | 1,697 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School The Drove , NG34 7AT | 3out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School Church Lane , Kirkby-la-Thorpe NG34 9NU | 3out of 4 | 3,164 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 875 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St George's Academy Westgate , NG34 7PP | 3out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carre's Grammar School Northgate , NG34 7DD | 3out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,046 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sleaford Joint Sixth Form Westholme House , Leicester Street NG34 7PS | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanchards | 10 Boston Road | 830 yd | |
| Jade Dragon | 6 Station Road | 910 yd | |
| All Aboard | Station Road | 910 yd | |
| Quackers | 17 East Banks | 943 yd | |
| Silver Spoon | 54 Southgate | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rewind Bar | Flicks, 91 Southgate | 750 yd | |
| Bristol Bowls Club | Boston Road | 810 yd | |
| The Ivy | The Beer And Bean, 64 Southgate | 832 yd | |
| The White Horse | 45A Boston Road | 902 yd | |
| The Bull & Dog | 50 Southgate | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA Chicken Express | USA Chicken, 88 Southgate | 833 yd | |
| Blue Angel | 5 Station Road | 910 yd | |
| Whistle Stop | Station Road | 910 yd | |
| The Elite Fish and Chip Company | Unit 2, Grantham Road | 945 yd | |
| Subway | 53 Southgate | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Mareham Lane | 552 yd | |
| Blakemore Retail - SPAR | Spar Store, Grantham Road | 945 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Iceland Frozen Foods Plc, 36-38 Southgate | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sleaford Cricket Club LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Sleaford Tennis Club Boston Road | tennis courts | 739 yd |
| Kesteven And Sleaford High School Selective Academy JERMYN STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 963 yd |
| Sleaford Indoor Bowls Club HUSSEY CLOSE | indoor bowls | 974 yd |
| Sleaford Leisure Centre BOSTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,022 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 43.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 60 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 60 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.