Larch Close is in Ruskington, Sleaford and in North Kesteven district. NG34 9GB is located in the Ruskington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sleaford and North Hykeham. This postcode has been in use since 2003-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Larch Close, Ruskington, Sleaford, NG34 9GB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG34 9FB, NG34 9FA, NG34 9AG, NG34 9GE, NG34 9FE, NG34 9FF, NG34 9FX, NG34 9FH, NG34 9GD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG34 9GB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 53.7% | 52.9% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 46.3% | 47.1% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 9GB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.9% 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 | 23.1% | 28% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.5% | 54.9% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 10.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 7.4% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 7.4% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 50.6% | 46.6% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 37.2% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 11% | 11.9% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 15% | 13.7% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 10.8% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 15.5% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.9% | 21.3% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 30.8% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.4% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.2% | 97.5% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 94% | 93.1% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 4.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 93.5% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.1% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0.7% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 66.7% | 46.2% | 20.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Larch Close was 30.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.4% higher than the Cranwell, Leasingham & Wilsford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Larch Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Cranwell, Leasingham & Wilsford and the 137th lowest crime rate of 351 local areas in North Kesteven .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Larch Close, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2023-07-20 | £461,656 |
| 21 Larch Close, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-03-10 | £389,006 |
| 18 Larch Close, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £311,000 | 2022-11-11 | £298,106 |
| 25 Larch Close, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-11-20 | £315,487 |
| 10 Larch Close, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2020-10-23 | £251,025 |
NG34 9GB 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 | 136 |
| Retired | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 45 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 400 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy Chestnut Street , Ruskington NG34 9DL | 3out of 4 | 1,055 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 | 3,288 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Digby Church of England School Church Street , Digby LN4 3LZ | 2out of 4 | 4,644 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Alvey School Eastgate , NG34 7EA | 4out of 4 | 4,947 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 | 4,943 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Academy Westgate , NG34 7PP | 3out of 4 | 5,206 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holton Sleaford Independent School Kesteven Business Centre Units 9-12, Kesteven Street , NG34 7DT | - not rated | 5,254 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sleaford Joint Sixth Form Westholme House , Leicester Street NG34 7PS | - not rated | 5,363 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim's Pride Ltd Staff Canteen | Sleaford Road | 612 yd | |
| New Oriental Restaurant | 2 Church Street | 695 yd | |
| Cuppa Bliss | 19 High Street | 831 yd | |
| Elite Fish Bar | 101 High Street | 831 yd | |
| Thai Street Cafe | 31 High Street North | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Bull/Bombay Club | 10 Rectory Road | 599 yd | |
| The Shoulder of Mutton | 11 Church Street | 695 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Red Lion, 107 High Street North | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Wok | 22 Church Street | 695 yd | |
| Pizza Roma | 5 Church Street | 695 yd | |
| Golden Phoenix | 27 High Street | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar at (DC Baxter) | Rectory Road | 599 yd | |
| Lincolnshire Co-operative Society | 17 High Street | 831 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St George'S Academy (Ruskington Site) SLEAFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 421 yd |
| Ruskington Methodist Church RUSKINGTON METHODIST CHURCH RUSKINGTON METHODIST CHURCH CHAPEL STREET | 645 yd | |
| The Ruskington Chestnut Street C Of E Primary School 19A 19A CHESTNUT STREET | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Ruskington Playing Fields Northfield Road | grass pitches | 1,053 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.