London Road, Sleaford, NG34 7LF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG34 7LF is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population 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	50%	46.4%	-3.6%	51.0%	-4.6%
Male	50%	53.6%	3.6%	49.0%	4.6%

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	22.3%	32.5%	10.2%	37.9%	-5.4%
Married: Opposite sex	56.4%	47.6%	-8.8%	44.2%	3.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.1%	1.1%
Separated	3.6%	2.4%	-1.2%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	9.1%	8.3%	-0.8%	9.1%	-0.8%
Widowed	8.6%	7.9%	-0.7%	6.1%	1.8%

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	49.2%	44.5%	-4.7%	48.4%	-3.9%
Good health	32.6%	35.8%	3.2%	33.6%	2.2%
Fair health	14.8%	15.8%	1.0%	12.7%	3.1%
Bad health	2.7%	1.9%	-0.8%	4.0%	-2.1%
Very bad health	0.8%	1.9%	1.1%	1.2%	0.7%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	21.4%	15.5%	-5.9%	18.2%	-2.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.8%	8.7%	-3.1%	9.6%	-0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.1%	14.7%	0.6%	13.4%	1.3%
Apprenticeship	2.7%	4%	1.3%	5.3%	-1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.3%	19.8%	7.5%	16.9%	2.9%
Degree or Similar	34.5%	36.5%	2.0%	33.8%	2.7%
Other	3.2%	0.8%	-2.4%	2.8%	-2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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)
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
White	99.6%	99.7%	0.1%	81.4%	18.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.5% 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	97.3%	93.5%	-3.8%	83.2%	10.3%
European Union	2.3%	5.2%	2.9%	6.1%	-0.9%
Africa	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.7%	-2.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.5%	93.5%	-2.0%	83.2%	10.3%
10+ Years	0.4%	4.5%	4.1%	9.8%	-5.3%
5-10 Years	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.9%	-1.6%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0.6%	0.2%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	3.8%	0%	-3.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.2%	76.7%	-1.5%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Lithuania	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	21.3%	13.5%	7.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.9%	37.2%	4.7%
Christian	51%	46.2%	4.8%
Not answered	7.1%	6.0%	1.1%

Safety

Is London Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 326.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 98.4% higher than the Sleaford Castle average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

London Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Sleaford Castle and the 5th highest crime rate of 351 local areas in North Kesteven .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 150.0%.

🔎 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 7LF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (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 - 1/10 (very 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) - 4/10 (below 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) - 4/10 (below 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 London Road are based on 176 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 London Road, Sleaford, NG34 7LF

Estimated Average Property Prices for NG34 7LF

Average Price
£112,995

Semi-Detached
£109,057

Terraced
£112,769

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£118,060

Estimated Average Property Prices for London Road

Average Price
£375,794

Semi-Detached
£280,677

Terraced
£125,966

Detached
£459,633

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£628,914

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on London Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 London Road, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building	£90,000	2024-07-18	£96,084
7 London Road, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building	£95,000	2024-06-03	£101,204
5 London Road, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building	£125,000	2024-05-24	£132,455
The Corner Shop London Road, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Other, an established residential building	£120,000	2023-11-30	£120,517
5 London Road, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building	£116,000	2021-12-20	£129,395

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NG34 7LF

Employment

NG34 7LF 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	88
Retired	63
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	20
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	9
Other	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	22
Education	20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	20
Manufacturing	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Transport and storage	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Other	4
Construction	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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	795 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School The Drove , NG34 7AT	3out of 4	987 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
William Alvey School Eastgate , NG34 7EA	4out of 4	1,010 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Botolph's C of E Primary School Rookery Avenue , NG34 7FE	3out of 4	1,048 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	3,617 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	231 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
St George's Academy Westgate , NG34 7PP	3out of 4	744 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Carre's Grammar School Northgate , NG34 7DD	3out of 4	944 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	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	590 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	687 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
Jade Dragon	6 Station Road	164 yd
All Aboard	Station Road	164 yd
Blanchards	10 Boston Road	309 yd
Silver Spoon	54 Southgate	323 yd
The Source Multi Use Centre	Riverside Church, 22 Southgate	403 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Ivy	The Beer And Bean, 64 Southgate	231 yd
Rewind Bar	Flicks, 91 Southgate	237 yd
The Bull & Dog	50 Southgate	323 yd
The Grapes	51 Southgate	402 yd
Bristol Bowls Club	Boston Road	417 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Blue Angel	5 Station Road	164 yd
Whistle Stop	Station Road	164 yd
The Elite Fish and Chip Company	Unit 2, Grantham Road	231 yd
USA Chicken Express	USA Chicken, 88 Southgate	231 yd
Sunnys Plaice	3a Jermyn Street	349 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Blakemore Retail - SPAR	Spar Store, Grantham Road	231 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	Mareham Lane	271 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods	Iceland Frozen Foods Plc, 36-38 Southgate	403 yd
Sainsbury's	21 Riverside Shopping Centre	472 yd
Tesco	Tesco Supermarket, 65 Northgate	867 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sleaford Cricket Club LONDON ROAD	grass pitches	159 yd
Kesteven And Sleaford High School Selective Academy JERMYN STREET	grass pitches, tennis courts	253 yd
Sleaford Indoor Bowls Club HUSSEY CLOSE	indoor bowls	708 yd
Sleaford Leisure Centre BOSTON ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	742 yd
St Georges Academy (Sleaford Site) WESTGATE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	769 yd
Sleaford Tennis Club Boston Road	tennis courts	820 yd
New Image Gym BRISTOL HALL BRISTOL HALL CHURCH LANE	health and fitness suite	881 yd
Carre'S Grammar School NORTHGATE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	964 yd
William Alvey School EASTGATE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,002 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	87.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	87.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	87.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	87.5%

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	12.5%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	12.5%

Download Speed

Median download speed	23.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	38.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.99 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.99 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	1.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of NG34 7LF