West Banks is in Sleaford and in North Kesteven district. NG34 7PX is located in the Sleaford Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sleaford and North Hykeham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about West Banks, Sleaford, NG34 7PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG34 7PY, NG34 7PQ, NG34 7PG, NG34 7QA, NG34 7PJ, NG34 7QD, NG34 7PN, NG34 7PZ, NG34 7QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG34 7PX is primarily male, with 57.8% 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 | 42.4% | 42.2% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -8.8% |
| Male | 57.6% | 57.8% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 8.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NG34 7PX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.2% | 56% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 18.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.7% | 15.2% | -10.5% | 44.2% | -29.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 7.1% | 7.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Divorced | 16.4% | 19.4% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 10.3% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 | 42.4% | 35.5% | -6.9% | 48.4% | -12.9% |
| Good health | 42.9% | 41.8% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 8.2% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 17.7% | 7.8% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 23.5% | 15% | -8.5% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 13.5% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 17.6% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 20.7% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 23.3% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.1% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.1% | 94.1% | 3.0% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
In this area, 81.7% 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 | 83.3% | 81.7% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 13.2% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.3% | 80.6% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 10.4% | 7.4% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 4.5% | -2.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 0.9% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.4% | 76.7% | -18.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 6.8% | 0.3% | 6.5% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 25.6% | 13.5% | 12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.1% | 37.2% | 13.9% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Banks was 597.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 263.9% higher than the Sleaford Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Banks has the highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Sleaford Castle and the highest crime rate of 351 local areas in North Kesteven .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 259.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 West Banks, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2025-05-27 | £476,785 |
| 25 West Banks, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,950 | 2024-06-14 | £205,864 |
| 12 West Banks, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Other, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-08-15 | £273,845 |
| 23 West Banks, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £156,550 | 2019-06-05 | £200,456 |
| 25 West Banks, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2018-11-01 | £174,708 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Lane Primary School & Nursery Church Lane , NG34 7DF | 4out of 4 | 419 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School The Drove , NG34 7AT | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Alvey School Eastgate , NG34 7EA | 4out of 4 | 783 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Botolph's C of E Primary School Rookery Avenue , NG34 7FE | 3out of 4 | 1,041 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 | 3,238 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Academy Westgate , NG34 7PP | 3out of 4 | 236 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy Jermyn Street , NG34 7RS | 3out of 4 | 337 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Carre's Grammar School Northgate , NG34 7DD | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleaford Joint Sixth Form Westholme House , Leicester Street NG34 7PS | - not rated | 77 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 | 549 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time Coffee House | 13 Riverside Shopping Centre | 69 yd | |
| The Pottery Painting Cafe | 19 Westgate | 107 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 1 The Riverside | 109 yd | |
| Casa 17 | 17a Westgate | 111 yd | |
| Interflora British Unit | Interflora House, Watergate | 118 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watergate Yard | 2 Watergate | 86 yd | |
| Sleaford & District Legionnaires Club | 6 Southgate | 138 yd | |
| The Packhorse Inn | 7 Northgate | 194 yd | |
| THE YARD VENUE | 7 Market Street | 230 yd | |
| The Solo Bar Bistro Hotel | Solo Club, 6 Market Street | 232 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking Chef | 82 Westgate | 152 yd | |
| Appetites | 7 Southgate | 174 yd | |
| Mario's Pizza | 30 Southgate | 180 yd | |
| Sunnys Plaice | 3a Jermyn Street | 184 yd | |
| La Shish | 21 Northgate | 217 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 21 Riverside Shopping Centre | 109 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Iceland Frozen Foods Plc, 36-38 Southgate | 180 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, 65 Northgate | 386 yd | |
| Blakemore Retail - SPAR | Spar Store, Grantham Road | 503 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Mareham Lane | 660 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Georges Academy (Sleaford Site) WESTGATE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 256 yd |
| Kesteven And Sleaford High School Selective Academy JERMYN STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 262 yd |
| New Image Gym BRISTOL HALL BRISTOL HALL CHURCH LANE | health and fitness suite | 442 yd |
| Carre'S Grammar School NORTHGATE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 489 yd |
| Sleaford Indoor Bowls Club HUSSEY CLOSE | indoor bowls | 648 yd |
| Sleaford Leisure Centre BOSTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 648 yd |
| Sleaford Cricket Club LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 671 yd |
| William Alvey School EASTGATE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 726 yd |
| Carre'S Grammar School Playing Field PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD ROBERTSON DRIVE | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| Sleaford Tennis Club Boston Road | tennis courts | 962 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.