Dove Close, Sleaford, NG34 7UT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG34 7UT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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	52.5%	54.2%	1.7%	51.0%	3.2%
Male	47.5%	45.8%	-1.7%	49.0%	-3.2%

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	35.3%	36.9%	1.6%	37.9%	-1.0%
Married: Opposite sex	44.4%	47.4%	3.0%	44.2%	3.2%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	3%	3.7%	0.7%	2.2%	1.5%
Divorced	13.8%	10.3%	-3.5%	9.1%	1.2%
Widowed	2.6%	1.7%	-0.9%	6.1%	-4.4%

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 (87.4%) 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	50.3%	54.9%	4.6%	48.4%	6.5%
Good health	34.2%	32.5%	-1.7%	33.6%	-1.1%
Fair health	12.3%	9.7%	-2.6%	12.7%	-3.0%
Bad health	2.5%	2.5%	0.0%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.5%	-0.1%	1.2%	-0.7%

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	19%	17.2%	-1.8%	18.2%	-1.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.8%	10.3%	-9.5%	9.6%	0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.5%	18.1%	-0.4%	13.4%	4.7%
Apprenticeship	2.2%	4.7%	2.5%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.1%	21.3%	6.2%	16.9%	4.4%
Degree or Similar	20.3%	25%	4.7%	33.8%	-8.8%
Other	5.2%	3.4%	-1.8%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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%	1.1%	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%
Chinese	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.7%	0.4%
Indian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	3.1%	-2.0%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.9%	-0.7%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	99.7%	95.1%	-4.6%	81.4%	13.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.9% 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	95.3%	86.9%	-8.4%	83.2%	3.7%
European Union	4.4%	10.4%	6.0%	6.1%	4.3%
Africa	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.6%	1.6%	5.6%	-4.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.9%	86.9%	-8.0%	83.2%	3.7%
10+ Years	0%	8.3%	8.3%	9.8%	-1.5%
5-10 Years	1.9%	3.4%	1.5%	2.9%	0.5%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0.9%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	67.8%	76.7%	-8.9%
Ireland	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Lithuania	1.8%	0.3%	1.5%
Poland	7.4%	1.3%	6.1%
Romania	0.2%	0.9%	-0.7%
Other EU countries	1.4%	1.5%	-0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
No passport held	21%	13.5%	7.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.2%	37.2%	10.0%
Christian	44.5%	46.2%	-1.7%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Muslim	1.1%	6.5%	-5.4%
Not answered	6.2%	6.0%	0.2%

Safety

Is Dove Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dove Close was 86.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.2% lower than the Sleaford Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Dove Close has the 21st highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Sleaford Castle and the 52nd highest crime rate of 351 local areas in North Kesteven .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 55.2%.

🔎 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 7UT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 6/10 (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 - 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 - 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 2/10 (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) - 6/10 (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) - 3/10 (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 Dove Close are based on 93 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 Dove Close, Sleaford, NG34 7UT

Estimated Average Property Prices for NG34 7UT

Average Price
£183,214

Semi-Detached
£155,172

Terraced
£153,793

Detached
£212,291

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dove Close

Average Price
£194,367

Semi-Detached
£186,149

Terraced
£166,788

Detached
£221,863

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dove CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
17 Dove Close, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building	£127,500	2025-08-04	£127,500
5 Dove Close, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£262,500	2025-07-18	£265,508
20 Dove Close, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2022-05-25	£205,285
5 Dove Close, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£232,000	2022-03-17	£241,708
19 Dove Close, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building	£145,000	2022-02-07	£157,678

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NG34 7UT

Employment

NG34 7UT 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	205
Part-Time Employee	51
Retired	42
Self-Employed	33
Looking after home or family	19
Student (economically inactive)	15
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Other	14
Unemployed	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	33
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Human health and social work activities	20
Education	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Other	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Transport and storage	6
Construction	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Information and communication	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Real estate 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	215 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School The Drove , NG34 7AT	3out of 4	902 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Church Lane Primary School & Nursery Church Lane , NG34 7DF	4out of 4	1,279 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
William Alvey School Eastgate , NG34 7EA	4out of 4	1,638 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	3,601 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	924 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
St George's Academy Westgate , NG34 7PP	3out of 4	1,021 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Carre's Grammar School Northgate , NG34 7DD	3out of 4	1,334 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	903 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	1,364 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	767 yd
All Aboard	Station Road	767 yd
Sleaford Little Theatre	The Playhouse, 54 Westgate	811 yd
Time Coffee House	13 Riverside Shopping Centre	909 yd
Thai Sabai	Millstream Square	916 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Electra Club	Electric Station Road	597 yd
Watergate Yard	2 Watergate	947 yd
The Bull & Dog	50 Southgate	948 yd
The Ivy	The Beer And Bean, 64 Southgate	966 yd
Sleaford & District Legionnaires Club	6 Southgate	988 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Queen Street Fish & Chip Shop	Queen Street	455 yd
Swallow Chinese Take Away	1 Queen Street	455 yd
The Elite Fish and Chip Company	Unit 2, Grantham Road	602 yd
Blue Angel	5 Station Road	767 yd
Whistle Stop	Station Road	767 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Blakemore Retail - SPAR	Spar Store, Grantham Road	602 yd
Sainsbury's	21 Riverside Shopping Centre	936 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods	Iceland Frozen Foods Plc, 36-38 Southgate	946 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Kesteven And Sleaford High School Selective Academy JERMYN STREET	grass pitches, tennis courts	826 yd
Sleaford Cricket Club LONDON ROAD	grass pitches	913 yd
St Georges Academy (Sleaford Site) WESTGATE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,007 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	66.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	114.3 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	22.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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

Overview of NG34 7UT