Woolpack Lane is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG1 1GJ is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham South. This postcode has been in use since 2005-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woolpack Lane, Nottingham, NG1 1GJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG1 1GU, NG1 1GH, NG1 1GE, NG1 1JT, NG1 1FF, NG1 1GA, NG1 1JS, NG1 1FG, NG1 1QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG1 1GJ is primarily male, with 55.3% of the population 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 | 37.1% | 44.7% | 7.6% | 51.0% | -6.3% |
| Male | 62.9% | 55.3% | -7.6% | 49.0% | 6.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NG1 1GJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 86.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 85.3% | 86.8% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 48.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9.2% | 7.2% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -37.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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 (91.9%) 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 | 64.7% | 44.7% | -20.0% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 47.2% | 16.0% | 33.6% | 13.6% |
| Fair health | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 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.
In the area around NG1 1GJ this area, 2.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -15.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.5% | 2.6% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 5.2% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 30.4% | 32% | 1.6% | 16.9% | 15.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.5% | 52.7% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 18.9% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.2% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 14.5% | 3.9% | -10.6% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 7.7% | 5.9% | -1.8% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.3% | 1.7% | -4.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 51.1% | 66.6% | 15.5% | 81.4% | -14.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 4.5% | 3.9% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 64.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.7% | 64.4% | 13.7% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| European Union | 10.4% | 13.3% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 3.1% | -3.2% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.5% | 14.7% | -13.8% | 5.6% | 9.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.7% | 64% | 13.3% | 83.2% | -19.2% |
| 10+ Years | 19.5% | 8.1% | -11.4% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.3% | 6.5% | -9.8% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 9.3% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 12.1% | 5.8% | 1.9% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 3.1% | 0.1% | 3.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 27.4% | 46.2% | -18.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Jewish | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woolpack Lane was 374.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.0% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Woolpack Lane has the 32nd highest crime rate of 170 local areas in Castle and the 68th highest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 104 The Habitat Woolpack Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2024-06-10 | £138,374 |
| Flat 95 The Habitat Woolpack Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2023-03-01 | £139,973 |
| Flat 102 The Habitat Woolpack Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-07-27 | £151,657 |
| Flat 122 The Habitat Woolpack Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-03-13 | £192,912 |
| Flat 82 The Habitat Woolpack Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2020-02-04 | £142,929 |
NG1 1GJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 student residents living in NG1 1GJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 164 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 99 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB | 4out of 4 | 2,535 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Booth Primary and Nursery School Notintone Street , Sneinton NG2 4QF | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntingdon Academy Alfred Street Central , St Ann's NG3 4AY | 4out of 4 | 914 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sneinton St Stephen's CofE Primary School Windmill Lane , Sneinton NG2 4QB | 4out of 4 | 974 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Academy Abbotsford Drive , St Ann's NG3 4QP | 3out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Welbeck Primary School Kinglake Place , Meadows NG2 1NT | 4out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djanogly City Academy Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham Road NG7 6ND | 3out of 4 | 2,190 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF | 3out of 4 | 2,567 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | - not rated | 3,043 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology 93 Abbey Street , Dunkirk NG7 2PL | 3out of 4 | 3,123 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Becket School The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY | 3out of 4 | 3,221 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 86 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Academy Greenwood Road , NG3 7EB | 3out of 4 | 2,530 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Soup Academy 14 High Pavement , NG1 1HN | 4out of 4 | 341 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutherland House School Bath Street , NG1 1DA | 3out of 4 | 397 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Trent University Burton Street , NG1 4BU | - not rated | 686 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's School 33 Derby Road , NG1 5AW | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosehill School St Matthias Road , NG3 2FE | 4out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dispatch | 2 Goose Gate | 63 yd | |
| Mesa | 24-26 Goose Gate | 63 yd | |
| Bistro Live | 2 Barker Gate | 68 yd | |
| Mandarin | 42 Belward Street | 82 yd | |
| Shanghai Shanghai | 15 Goose Gate | 87 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade | 16-22 Goose Gate | 64 yd | |
| Bunk | Ground Floor, 19 Stoney Street | 69 yd | |
| 31K Bar and Yolk | 29-31 Goose Gate | 79 yd | |
| Pogo | 25 Goose Gate | 87 yd | |
| Baa Bar | 17-19 Goose Gate | 87 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily's Umami | 21 Goose Gate | 87 yd | |
| Lace Market Fish Bar | 3-5 Stoney Street | 111 yd | |
| The Bagel Project | 9 Carlton Street | 166 yd | |
| Wawoo Donuts | 13 Broad Street | 195 yd | |
| Bohns | Basement, 20-22 Broad Street | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury’s Local | 6-8 Carlton Street | 163 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Unit 3, The Pod, Fletcher Gate | 178 yd | |
| Murat Food Centre | 30-40 Bath Street | 383 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 43-47 Clumber Street | 454 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Plc | 1-15 Albert Street | 473 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| National Ice Centre BOLERO SQUARE | health and fitness suite, ice rinks | 215 yd |
| Fitness Express At The National Ice Centre (Closed) Bolero Square | health and fitness suite | 236 yd |
| Formula One Health & Fitness Studio Ltd VICTORIA STREET | health and fitness suite | 254 yd |
| Kinetik Health And Wellness BOTTLE LANE | health and fitness suite | 286 yd |
| Gym Combat City (Closed) Bottle Lane | health and fitness suite | 309 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Nottingham) (Closed) Thurland Street | health and fitness suite | 348 yd |
| Victoria Leisure Centre (Nottingham) GEDLING STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 360 yd |
| Sutherland House School BATH STREET | 382 yd | |
| H3 Performance LONGDEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 429 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (Nottingham) VICTORIA CENTRE VICTORIA CENTRE MILTON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 545 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 | 115 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 85 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 153.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.