Westgate, Sleaford, NG34 7QU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG34 7QU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.5%	51.5%	-2.0%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	46.5%	48.5%	2.0%	49.0%	-0.5%

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	22.2%	22%	-0.2%	37.9%	-15.9%
Married: Opposite sex	56.4%	48.8%	-7.6%	44.2%	4.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Separated	2.3%	4.1%	1.8%	2.2%	1.9%
Divorced	7.3%	9.7%	2.4%	9.1%	0.6%
Widowed	11.7%	15.2%	3.5%	6.1%	9.1%

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	37.8%	39.2%	1.4%	48.4%	-9.2%
Good health	35.8%	31.8%	-4.0%	33.6%	-1.8%
Fair health	19.6%	19.6%	0.0%	12.7%	6.9%
Bad health	5.5%	6%	0.5%	4.0%	2.0%
Very bad health	1.2%	3.4%	2.2%	1.2%	2.2%

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 7QU this area, 28.1% 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 19.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	33.9%	28.1%	-5.8%	18.2%	9.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.1%	9%	-4.1%	9.6%	-0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.1%	13.6%	-1.5%	13.4%	0.2%
Apprenticeship	6.2%	9.2%	3.0%	5.3%	3.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.4%	18.9%	9.5%	16.9%	2.0%
Degree or Similar	18.3%	19.1%	0.8%	33.8%	-14.7%
Other	3.9%	2.2%	-1.7%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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)
Indian	1.2%	0.2%	-1.0%	3.1%	-2.9%
Other Asian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.5%	-1.9%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.0%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	97.8%	98.7%	0.9%	81.4%	17.3%
Arab	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Other	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.5% 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	93.1%	92.5%	-0.6%	83.2%	9.3%
European Union	4%	5.3%	1.3%	6.1%	-0.8%
Rest of Europe	0.2%	0.4%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.8%	1.1%	0.3%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	0.6%	-1.0%	5.6%	-5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.3%	-1.3%
British Overseas	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.5%	92.5%	0.0%	83.2%	9.3%
10+ Years	0.6%	4.7%	4.1%	9.8%	-5.1%
5-10 Years	0.4%	1.7%	1.3%	2.9%	-1.2%
2-5 Years	3%	0.6%	-2.4%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	3.6%	0.4%	-3.2%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.2%	76.7%	-2.5%
Ireland	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Romania	0.2%	0.9%	-0.7%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
South and Eastern Africa	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
No passport held	21.5%	13.5%	8.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.2%	37.2%	-1.0%
Christian	57.4%	46.2%	11.2%
Muslim	0.2%	6.5%	-6.3%
Not answered	6.2%	6.0%	0.2%

Safety

Is Westgate Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westgate was 74.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.1% lower than the Sleaford Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Westgate has the 22nd highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Sleaford Castle and the 73rd highest crime rate of 354 local areas in North Kesteven .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.1%.

🔎 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 7QU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 6/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (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) - 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) - 5/10 (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 Westgate are based on 122 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 Westgate, Sleaford, NG34 7QU

Estimated Average Property Prices for NG34 7QU

Average Price
£159,376

Semi-Detached
£159,376

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Westgate

Average Price
£228,763

Semi-Detached
£225,230

Terraced
£218,931

Detached
£300,797

Flats/Maisonettes
£102,377

Other
£151,249

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on WestgateStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Vauxhall Villa Westgate, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£124,500	2016-07-01	£179,694
1 Vauxhall Villa Westgate, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£118,000	2015-05-05	£188,425
2 Vauxhall Villa Westgate, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£97,000	2014-06-25	£157,137
2 Vauxhall Villa Westgate, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£110,000	2011-11-24	£197,255
2 Vauxhall Villa Westgate, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£110,000	2007-03-09	£180,817

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NG34 7QU

Employment

NG34 7QU 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 7QU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	164
Full-Time Employee	125
Part-Time Employee	48
Long-Term Sick or disabled	18
Self-Employed	15
Student (economically inactive)	12
Unemployed	10
Looking after home or family	9
Other	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	28
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Manufacturing	23
Education	17
Transport and storage	14
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Construction	8
Other	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Real estate activities	4
Information and communication	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School The Drove , NG34 7AT	- not rated	392 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy The Drove , NG34 7AT	3out of 4	392 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Church Lane Primary School & Nursery Church Lane , NG34 7DF	- not rated	501 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The St Botolph's Church of England Infant School, Quarrington, Sleaford Grantham Road , NG34 7ND	- not rated	673 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
William Alvey School Eastgate , NG34 7EA	- not rated	887 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St George's Academy Westgate , NG34 7PP	3out of 4	234 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The St George's College of Technology Westholme , NG34 7PS	- not rated	243 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy Jermyn Street , NG34 7RS	- not rated	457 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Kesteven and Sleaford High School Jermyn Street , NG34 7RS	- not rated	457 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Carre's Grammar School Northgate , NG34 7DD	3out of 4	544 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	127 yd	Sixth form centres	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Holton Sleaford Independent School Westgate House , Westgate NG34 7RJ	- not rated	245 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Willow School 25 Jermyn Street , North Kesteven NG34 7RU	- not rated	433 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kesteven House George Street , NG34 7NZ	- not rated	751 yd	Secure units	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lincolnshire / Kesteven House Rookery Avenue , NG34 7TY	- not rated	935 yd	Secure units	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
Sleaford Little Theatre	The Playhouse, 54 Westgate	112 yd
Lucky Star	6 Westgate	300 yd
Casa 17	17a Westgate	315 yd
The Happy Crafters Craft Shop	20 Westgate	316 yd
The Pottery Painting Cafe	19 Westgate	322 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Electra Club	Electric Station Road	281 yd
Watergate Yard	2 Watergate	317 yd
The Packhorse Inn	7 Northgate	381 yd
Sleaford & District Legionnaires Club	6 Southgate	390 yd
THE YARD VENUE	7 Market Street	436 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Peking Chef	82 Westgate	122 yd
La Shish	21 Northgate	390 yd
Sunnys Plaice	3a Jermyn Street	430 yd
Appetites	7 Southgate	434 yd
Mario's Pizza	30 Southgate	442 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	21 Riverside Shopping Centre	372 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods	Iceland Frozen Foods Plc, 36-38 Southgate	442 yd
Tesco	Tesco Supermarket, 65 Northgate	457 yd
Blakemore Retail - SPAR	Spar Store, Grantham Road	601 yd
Lidl	Lidl Uk Ltd, Northgate	666 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Georges Academy (Sleaford Site) WESTGATE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	270 yd
Kesteven And Sleaford High School Selective Academy JERMYN STREET	grass pitches, tennis courts	475 yd
Carre'S Grammar School NORTHGATE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	546 yd
New Image Gym BRISTOL HALL BRISTOL HALL CHURCH LANE	health and fitness suite	557 yd
Sleaford Cricket Club LONDON ROAD	grass pitches	857 yd
Sleaford Leisure Centre BOSTON ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	897 yd
Sleaford Indoor Bowls Club HUSSEY CLOSE	indoor bowls	902 yd
William Alvey School EASTGATE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	915 yd
Carre'S Grammar School Playing Field PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD ROBERTSON DRIVE	grass pitches	963 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%

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

Overview of NG34 7QU