Arran Close is in Greylees, Sleaford and in North Kesteven district. NG34 8FY is located in the Sleaford Quarrington & Mareham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sleaford and North Hykeham. This postcode has been in use since 2007-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Arran Close, Greylees, Sleaford, NG34 8FY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG34 8GD, NG34 8GF, NG34 8FZ, NG34 8GE, NG34 8GA, NG34 8GT, NG34 8GB, NG34 8XZ, NG34 8PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG34 8FY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.6% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.4% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 40.4% | 40.3% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 37.1% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -7.1% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 4.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 15.3% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 55.3% | 60.4% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 12.0% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 27.3% | -8.2% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 8% | 7.1% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 8FY this area, 7.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.1% | 7.3% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 7.3% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.9% | 12.2% | -11.7% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23.5% | 31.7% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 14.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 35.8% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.1% | 95.4% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 93.5% | 92.3% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 92.3% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.3% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.4% | 37.2% | 14.2% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arran Close was 77.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.7% lower than the Sleaford Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Arran Close has the 23rd highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Sleaford Castle and the 64th highest crime rate of 351 local areas in North Kesteven .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 38.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Arran Close, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2024-08-02 | £221,350 |
| 9 Arran Close, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-03-16 | £122,374 |
| 20 Arran Close, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2022-04-01 | £204,293 |
| 14 Arran Close, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2022-02-25 | £117,245 |
| 34 Arran Close, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2022-01-31 | £211,644 |
NG34 8FY 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 | 132 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,473 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rauceby Church of England Primary School Tom Lane , North Rauceby NG34 8QW | 3out of 4 | 2,985 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School The Drove , NG34 7AT | 3out of 4 | 3,412 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Lane Primary School & Nursery Church Lane , NG34 7DF | 4out of 4 | 3,923 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Alvey School Eastgate , NG34 7EA | 4out of 4 | 4,285 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 3,537 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St George's Academy Westgate , NG34 7PP | 3out of 4 | 3,648 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carre's Grammar School Northgate , NG34 7DD | 3out of 4 | 3,961 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 | 3,545 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 | 4,001 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 Golf Club | Willoughby Road | 357 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sleaford Golf Club WILLOUGHBY ROAD | golf | 363 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 | 38.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 38.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 38.2% |
| 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 | 71.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.