St Benedicts Close is in Cranwell Village, Sleaford and in North Kesteven district. NG34 8DB is located in the Cranwell, Leasingham & Wilsford 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 St Benedicts Close, Cranwell Village, Sleaford, NG34 8DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG34 8BZ, NG34 8DD, NG34 8RR, NG34 8XH, NG34 8XG, NG34 8XF, NG34 8DA, NG34 8EP, NG34 8XE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG34 8DB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 47.3% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 53% | 52.7% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 8DB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% 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 | 22.1% | 31.1% | 9.0% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60% | 54.2% | -5.8% | 44.2% | 10.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 8.4% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 43.6% | 36.4% | -7.2% | 48.4% | -12.0% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 37.9% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 20.8% | 9.4% | 12.7% | 8.1% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 4.9% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 16.2% | 13.1% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 14.8% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 14.3% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.2% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.1% | 23.2% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 24.5% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.2% | 98.9% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 96.6% | 93.6% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 93.6% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 25.5% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Benedicts Close was 19.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.5% higher than the Ashby de la Launde, Digby & Scopwick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Benedicts Close has the 15th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Ashby de la Launde, Digby & Scopwick and the 85th lowest crime rate of 351 local areas in North Kesteven .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.1%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 St Benedicts Close, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-08-15 | £190,196 |
| 1 St Benedicts Close, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-10-14 | £186,457 |
| 5 St Benedicts Close, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-11-29 | £159,455 |
| 4 St Benedicts Close, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-09-23 | £209,648 |
| 6 St Benedicts Close, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2021-04-01 | £191,240 |
NG34 8DB 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) Cranwell , NG34 8HH | 4out of 4 | 2,289 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leasingham St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Lincoln Road , Leasingham NG34 8JS | 3out of 4 | 2,950 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rauceby Church of England Primary School Tom Lane , North Rauceby NG34 8QW | 3out of 4 | 4,380 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea Primary School Ruskington Sleaford Road , Ruskington NG34 9BY | 3out of 4 | 5,301 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School The Drove , NG34 7AT | 3out of 4 | 5,376 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Willows Tea Room | 1 Willow Lane | 157 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cranwell Sport & Social Club Old School Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 275 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 65.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.