North Parade is in Sleaford and in North Kesteven district. NG34 8AW is located in the Sleaford Westholme 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 North Parade, Sleaford, NG34 8AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG34 8AJ, NG34 8AP, NG34 8AL, NG34 8AS, NG34 8AZ, NG34 8AY, NG34 8AN, NG34 8AF, NG34 8AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG34 8AW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 50.7% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 52.4% | 49.3% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NG34 8AW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.7% | 29% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.2% | 54.3% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 10.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 9.4% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 3.7% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 52.1% | 46.6% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 29% | 33.3% | 4.3% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 16% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 27.6% | 17.3% | -10.3% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 11.2% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 19.7% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 8% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 15.7% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 24.1% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 5.9% | 4% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| White | 99.7% | 95.6% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 97.2% | 93.5% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 93.5% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 58.4% | 46.2% | 12.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Parade was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Sleaford Castle average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 North Parade, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-08-05 | £235,701 |
| 62 North Parade, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-02-28 | £233,085 |
| 86 North Parade, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £224,000 | 2022-06-22 | £237,912 |
| 76 North Parade, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-05-20 | £234,899 |
| 106 North Parade, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2020-10-06 | £224,086 |
NG34 8AW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School The Drove , NG34 7AT | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Lane Primary School & Nursery Church Lane , NG34 7DF | 4out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Botolph's C of E Primary School Rookery Avenue , NG34 7FE | 3out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Alvey School Eastgate , NG34 7EA | 4out of 4 | 1,420 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 | 2,256 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 | 877 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carre's Grammar School Northgate , NG34 7DD | 3out of 4 | 951 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy Jermyn Street , NG34 7RS | 3out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 990 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 | 1,412 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streetfood Bakery | Unit 6 - 7, Lincoln Co Operative Society Ltd, Lincoln Road | 347 yd | |
| Fillets Fish & Chip Restaurant and Takeaway | Units 6 & 7, Lincoln Road | 347 yd | |
| Insomnia Sleaford | Hockmeyer Motors Ltd, Unit B Holdingham Barns | 878 yd | |
| Burger King | A15/A17 Holdingham Roundabout | 878 yd | |
| KFC | Holdingham Roundabout, Holdingham | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electra Club | Electric Station Road | 795 yd | |
| The Jolly Scotchman | Jolly Scotchman, Lincoln Road | 878 yd | |
| Marquis of Granby | 24 Northgate | 953 yd | |
| The Packhorse Inn | 7 Northgate | 1,028 yd | |
| Watergate Yard | 2 Watergate | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoffers | Scoffers, Lincoln Road | 346 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 4 Lincoln Road | 347 yd | |
| Open Kitchen | 53 Sycamore Drive | 530 yd | |
| Peking Chef | 82 Westgate | 917 yd | |
| La Shish | 21 Northgate | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co-operative Society | Lincoln Road | 347 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Uk Ltd, Northgate | 586 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, 65 Northgate | 873 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Georges Academy (Sleaford Site) WESTGATE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 837 yd |
| Carre'S Grammar School NORTHGATE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 852 yd |
| New Image Gym BRISTOL HALL BRISTOL HALL CHURCH LANE | health and fitness suite | 965 yd |
| Carre'S Grammar School Playing Field PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD ROBERTSON DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,027 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 | 42.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.