Victoria Avenue, Sleaford, NG34 7LN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG34 7LN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.9%	51.4%	-0.5%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	48.1%	48.6%	0.5%	49.0%	-0.4%

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 7LN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.8% 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	21%	23.5%	2.5%	37.9%	-14.4%
Married: Opposite sex	58.4%	57.8%	-0.6%	44.2%	13.6%
Separated	2.5%	2%	-0.5%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	7.6%	7.2%	-0.4%	9.1%	-1.9%
Widowed	10.5%	9.6%	-0.9%	6.1%	3.5%

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) 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	46.7%	49.5%	2.8%	48.4%	1.1%
Good health	40.1%	36.2%	-3.9%	33.6%	2.6%
Fair health	10.8%	9.6%	-1.2%	12.7%	-3.1%
Bad health	1.4%	3.3%	1.9%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	1%	1.3%	0.3%	1.2%	0.1%

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	14.3%	10.4%	-3.9%	18.2%	-7.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.1%	12.4%	2.3%	9.6%	2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.1%	15.3%	0.2%	13.4%	1.9%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	4.8%	1.4%	5.3%	-0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.1%	16.1%	1.0%	16.9%	-0.8%
Degree or Similar	38.7%	36.5%	-2.2%	33.8%	2.7%
Other	3.4%	4.4%	1.0%	2.8%	1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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)
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.6%	99.3%	0.7%	81.4%	17.9%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.6% 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	97.2%	95.6%	-1.6%	83.2%	12.4%
European Union	2.1%	3.1%	1.0%	6.1%	-3.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.5%	94.9%	-1.6%	83.2%	11.7%
10+ Years	1%	3.7%	2.7%	9.8%	-6.1%
5-10 Years	0%	1%	1.0%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.4%	76.7%	4.7%
Portugal	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	16.6%	13.5%	3.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.9%	37.2%	-2.3%
Christian	60.4%	46.2%	14.2%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4%	6.0%	-2.0%

Safety

Is Victoria Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Avenue was 28.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.8% lower than the Sleaford Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Victoria Avenue has the 17th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Sleaford Castle and the 131st lowest crime rate of 351 local areas in North Kesteven .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£47,900

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in NG34 7LN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 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 - 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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Victoria Avenue are based on 90 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 Victoria Avenue, Sleaford, NG34 7LN

Estimated Average Property Prices for NG34 7LN

Average Price
£281,364

Semi-Detached
£265,943

Terraced
£283,677

Detached
£339,322

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Victoria Avenue

Average Price
£303,608

Semi-Detached
£287,196

Terraced
£295,210

Detached
£357,046

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Victoria AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
19 Victoria Avenue, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£282,000	2025-03-14	£290,641
19 Victoria Avenue, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£282,000	2025-03-14	£290,641
26 Victoria Avenue, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£455,000	2025-01-15	£470,506
10 Victoria Avenue, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2024-08-12	£283,699
17 Victoria Avenue, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2024-01-11	£276,730

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NG34 7LN

Employment

NG34 7LN 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 7LN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	86
Full-Time Employee	83
Part-Time Employee	27
Student (economically inactive)	16
Self-Employed	16
Looking after home or family	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	22
Human health and social work activities	21
Education	14
Construction	12
Manufacturing	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Real estate activities	6
Information and communication	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Financial and insurance activities	3
Other	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Botolph's C of E Primary School Rookery Avenue , NG34 7FE	3out of 4	704 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School The Drove , NG34 7AT	3out of 4	1,049 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Church Lane Primary School & Nursery Church Lane , NG34 7DF	4out of 4	1,120 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
William Alvey School Eastgate , NG34 7EA	4out of 4	1,400 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Leasingham St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Lincoln Road , Leasingham NG34 8JS	3out of 4	3,854 yd	Voluntary controlled school	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	606 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
St George's Academy Westgate , NG34 7PP	3out of 4	964 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Carre's Grammar School Northgate , NG34 7DD	3out of 4	1,235 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	806 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	1,085 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	450 yd
All Aboard	Station Road	450 yd
Silver Spoon	54 Southgate	673 yd
Blanchards	10 Boston Road	715 yd
Thai Sabai	Millstream Square	716 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Ivy	The Beer And Bean, 64 Southgate	629 yd
Rewind Bar	Flicks, 91 Southgate	657 yd
The Bull & Dog	50 Southgate	673 yd
The Grapes	51 Southgate	758 yd
Watergate Yard	2 Watergate	810 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Elite Fish and Chip Company	Unit 2, Grantham Road	248 yd
Queen Street Fish & Chip Shop	Queen Street	256 yd
Swallow Chinese Take Away	1 Queen Street	256 yd
Blue Angel	5 Station Road	450 yd
Whistle Stop	Station Road	450 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Blakemore Retail - SPAR	Spar Store, Grantham Road	248 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	Mareham Lane	666 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods	Iceland Frozen Foods Plc, 36-38 Southgate	719 yd
Sainsbury's	21 Riverside Shopping Centre	754 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sleaford Cricket Club LONDON ROAD	grass pitches	446 yd
Kesteven And Sleaford High School Selective Academy JERMYN STREET	grass pitches, tennis courts	554 yd
St Georges Academy (Sleaford Site) WESTGATE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	972 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	72.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	112.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	22.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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