Dorrington Close is in Ruskington, Sleaford and in North Kesteven district. NG34 9EQ is located in the Ruskington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sleaford and North Hykeham. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dorrington Close, Ruskington, Sleaford, NG34 9EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG34 9AU, NG34 9AX, NG34 9AL, NG34 9AT, NG34 9AY, NG34 9EG, NG34 9EF, NG34 9FL, NG34 9FJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG34 9EQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 50.3% | 49.8% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.2% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 9EQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.4% 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 | 19.9% | 25.1% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.3% | 59.4% | -7.9% | 44.2% | 15.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 6% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 7.8% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.4% | 40% | -11.4% | 48.4% | -8.4% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 40.6% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 7.0% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 12.1% | 4.9% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 6.7% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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% | 14.1% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 9.5% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.1% | 18% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 7.1% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 21.6% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 25.4% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| White | 99.1% | 99.1% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 95.1% | 94.5% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 94.5% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dorrington Close was 3.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.5% lower than the Ashby de la Launde, Digby & Scopwick average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dorrington Close has the lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Ashby de la Launde, Digby & Scopwick and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 351 local areas in North Kesteven .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dorrington Close, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-11-29 | £197,112 |
| 11 Dorrington Close, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2024-07-09 | £149,119 |
| 4 Dorrington Close, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2022-11-09 | £105,790 |
| 21 Dorrington Close, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-12-03 | £252,697 |
| 19 Dorrington Close, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-06-03 | £299,203 |
NG34 9EQ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NG34 9EQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Retired | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchelsea Primary School Ruskington Sleaford Road , Ruskington NG34 9BY | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy Chestnut Street , Ruskington NG34 9DL | 3out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leasingham St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Lincoln Road , Leasingham NG34 8JS | 3out of 4 | 3,296 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Digby Church of England School Church Street , Digby LN4 3LZ | 2out of 4 | 4,272 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Alvey School Eastgate , NG34 7EA | 4out of 4 | 5,364 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carre's Grammar School Northgate , NG34 7DD | 3out of 4 | 5,308 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Oriental Restaurant | 2 Church Street | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Bull/Bombay Club | 10 Rectory Road | 980 yd | |
| The Shoulder of Mutton | 11 Church Street | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Wok | 22 Church Street | 1,038 yd | |
| Pizza Roma | 5 Church Street | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar at (DC Baxter) | Rectory Road | 980 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St George'S Academy (Ruskington Site) SLEAFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Ruskington Methodist Church RUSKINGTON METHODIST CHURCH RUSKINGTON METHODIST CHURCH CHAPEL STREET | 981 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 | 55.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.94 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.94 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.