West Banks, Sleaford, NG34 7PZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG34 7PZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	57.9%	53.7%	-4.2%	51.0%	2.7%
Male	42.1%	46.3%	4.2%	49.0%	-2.7%

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	31%	36.8%	5.8%	37.9%	-1.1%
Married: Opposite sex	27.8%	23.5%	-4.3%	44.2%	-20.7%
Separated	3.9%	2.6%	-1.3%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	15.5%	20.2%	4.7%	9.1%	11.1%
Widowed	21.8%	16.9%	-4.9%	6.1%	10.8%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	34%	28.8%	-5.2%	48.4%	-19.6%
Good health	34.6%	36.2%	1.6%	33.6%	2.6%
Fair health	20.9%	24.9%	4.0%	12.7%	12.2%
Bad health	9.7%	8.7%	-1.0%	4.0%	4.7%
Very bad health	0.9%	1.3%	0.4%	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.

In the area around NG34 7PZ this area, 28.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 19.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	37.3%	28.6%	-8.7%	18.2%	10.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.6%	16.4%	4.8%	9.6%	6.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.1%	11.9%	-3.2%	13.4%	-1.5%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	3.7%	0.9%	5.3%	-1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.3%	16%	4.7%	16.9%	-0.9%
Degree or Similar	15.5%	19.7%	4.2%	33.8%	-14.1%
Other	6.3%	3.7%	-2.6%	2.8%	0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	1.1%	-0.8%
Chinese	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	1.2%	0.3%	-0.9%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	94.4%	98.4%	4.0%	81.4%	17.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0%	1%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.5% 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	89.4%	91.5%	2.1%	83.2%	8.3%
European Union	5.9%	6.2%	0.3%	6.1%	0.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	2%	2.0%	0.8%	1.2%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	3.7%	0%	-3.7%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.1%	91.2%	2.1%	83.2%	8.0%
10+ Years	1.9%	8.1%	6.2%	9.8%	-1.7%
5-10 Years	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	3.4%	0.6%	-2.8%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	3.4%	0%	-3.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	68.1%	76.7%	-8.6%
Lithuania	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	2.6%	1.5%	1.1%
No passport held	27.7%	13.5%	14.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.1%	37.2%	0.9%
Christian	56.4%	46.2%	10.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	5.2%	6.0%	-0.8%

Safety

Is West Banks Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Banks was 470.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 186.2% higher than the Sleaford Castle average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

West Banks has the 3rd highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Sleaford Castle and the 3rd highest crime rate of 351 local areas in North Kesteven .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 147.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 107.1%.

🔎 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 7PZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 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 - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 7/10 (above 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) - 7/10 (above 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 West Banks are based on 111 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 West Banks, Sleaford, NG34 7PZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for NG34 7PZ

Average Price
£125,811

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£121,375

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£134,682

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for West Banks

Average Price
£194,678

Semi-Detached
£193,912

Terraced
£172,011

Detached
£314,076

Flats/Maisonettes
£102,515

Other
£275,116

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on West BanksStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 15 Martins Court West Banks, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£95,000	2011-05-20	£137,484
Flat 12 Martins Court West Banks, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building	£47,000	2002-06-13	£154,340
Flat 13 Martins Court West Banks, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building	£24,500	2001-06-08	£99,908

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NG34 7PZ

Employment

NG34 7PZ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NG34 7PZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	87
Full-Time Employee	72
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	21
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Other	11
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Manufacturing	22
Education	15
Human health and social work activities	14
Construction	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	8
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Real estate activities	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	522 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School The Drove , NG34 7AT	3out of 4	569 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
William Alvey School Eastgate , NG34 7EA	4out of 4	867 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Botolph's C of E Primary School Rookery Avenue , NG34 7FE	3out of 4	959 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	3,329 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	288 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
St George's Academy Westgate , NG34 7PP	3out of 4	346 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Carre's Grammar School Northgate , NG34 7DD	3out of 4	617 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	186 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	606 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
Time Coffee House	13 Riverside Shopping Centre	141 yd
Thai Sabai	Millstream Square	151 yd
Costa Coffee	Unit 1 The Riverside	166 yd
The Source Multi Use Centre	Riverside Church, 22 Southgate	192 yd
Sleaford Little Theatre	The Playhouse, 54 Westgate	213 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Watergate Yard	2 Watergate	193 yd
Sleaford & District Legionnaires Club	6 Southgate	218 yd
The Bull & Dog	50 Southgate	241 yd
The Grapes	51 Southgate	278 yd
The Packhorse Inn	7 Northgate	303 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sunnys Plaice	3a Jermyn Street	153 yd
Mario's Pizza	30 Southgate	192 yd
Peking Chef	82 Westgate	209 yd
Appetites	7 Southgate	233 yd
Blue Angel	5 Station Road	262 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	21 Riverside Shopping Centre	166 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods	Iceland Frozen Foods Plc, 36-38 Southgate	192 yd
Blakemore Retail - SPAR	Spar Store, Grantham Road	390 yd
Tesco	Tesco Supermarket, 65 Northgate	500 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	Mareham Lane	606 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Kesteven And Sleaford High School Selective Academy JERMYN STREET	grass pitches, tennis courts	188 yd
St Georges Academy (Sleaford Site) WESTGATE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	361 yd
New Image Gym BRISTOL HALL BRISTOL HALL CHURCH LANE	health and fitness suite	554 yd
Sleaford Cricket Club LONDON ROAD	grass pitches	585 yd
Carre'S Grammar School NORTHGATE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	603 yd
Sleaford Indoor Bowls Club HUSSEY CLOSE	indoor bowls	693 yd
Sleaford Leisure Centre BOSTON ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	700 yd
William Alvey School EASTGATE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	818 yd
Sleaford Tennis Club Boston Road	tennis courts	975 yd
Carre'S Grammar School Playing Field PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD ROBERTSON DRIVE	grass pitches	1,002 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	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%

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%

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

Overview of NG34 7PZ