Kestrel Close is in Sleaford and in North Kesteven district. NG34 7UP 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 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kestrel Close, Sleaford, NG34 7UP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG34 7UX, NG34 7UZ, NG34 7UR, NG34 7XA, NG34 7UY, NG34 7UQ, NG34 7TY, NG34 7WU, NG34 7UE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG34 7UP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.5% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.5% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 30% | 36% | 6.0% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.9% | 45.5% | -10.4% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 12.9% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 49.4% | 46% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 33.7% | -4.5% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 18.1% | 8.4% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 18.3% | 10.9% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 11.2% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 18% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 7.1% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 24.3% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 26.6% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 6.5% | 1.9% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 94.2% | 93.7% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 92.1% | 90.1% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 5.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 90.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.3% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 1.9% | -4.5% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kestrel Close was 54.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.0% lower than the Sleaford Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kestrel Close has the 29th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Sleaford Castle and the 109th highest crime rate of 351 local areas in North Kesteven .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Kestrel Close, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2007-01-29 | £189,712 |
| 3 Kestrel Close, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2004-11-05 | £195,352 |
| 3 Kestrel Close, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2002-06-28 | £191,418 |
| 1 Kestrel Close, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £54,000 | 2002-04-26 | £186,596 |
| 3 Kestrel Close, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £50,450 | 2001-05-11 | £207,772 |
NG34 7UP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 212 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School The Drove , NG34 7AT | 3out of 4 | 813 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Lane Primary School & Nursery Church Lane , NG34 7DF | 4out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Alvey School Eastgate , NG34 7EA | 4out of 4 | 1,726 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 | 3,374 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 | 1,047 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy Jermyn Street , NG34 7RS | 3out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Carre's Grammar School Northgate , NG34 7DD | 3out of 4 | 1,357 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 | 966 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 | 1,488 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleaford Little Theatre | The Playhouse, 54 Westgate | 849 yd | |
| Jade Dragon | 6 Station Road | 958 yd | |
| All Aboard | Station Road | 958 yd | |
| Time Coffee House | 13 Riverside Shopping Centre | 1,008 yd | |
| Lucky Star | 6 Westgate | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electra Club | Electric Station Road | 515 yd | |
| Watergate Yard | 2 Watergate | 1,027 yd | |
| Sleaford & District Legionnaires Club | 6 Southgate | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Street Fish & Chip Shop | Queen Street | 672 yd | |
| Swallow Chinese Take Away | 1 Queen Street | 672 yd | |
| The Elite Fish and Chip Company | Unit 2, Grantham Road | 832 yd | |
| Peking Chef | 82 Westgate | 858 yd | |
| Blue Angel | 5 Station Road | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blakemore Retail - SPAR | Spar Store, Grantham Road | 832 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 21 Riverside Shopping Centre | 1,042 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Iceland Frozen Foods Plc, 36-38 Southgate | 1,074 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kesteven And Sleaford High School Selective Academy JERMYN STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 990 yd |
| St Georges Academy (Sleaford Site) WESTGATE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,022 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 48 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.94 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.94 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.