Barker Gate is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG1 1JY is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barker Gate, Nottingham, NG1 1JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG1 1JW, NG1 1QJ, NG1 1FP, NG1 1JU, NG1 1GE, NG1 1AN, NG1 1JZ, NG1 1GA, NG1 1GH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG1 1JY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 45.7% | 47.7% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 54.3% | 52.3% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 1JY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73.2% 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 | 72.8% | 73.2% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 35.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 10.9% | 14% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -30.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 5.7% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 56.3% | 48% | -8.3% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 25.2% | 31.8% | 6.6% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 12.1% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 5.8% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
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 57.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.3% | 11.5% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 5.8% | -9.2% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19% | 17.3% | -1.7% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.5% | 57.1% | 17.6% | 33.8% | 23.3% |
| Other | 6.8% | 1.9% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 6.9% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 7.9% | 10.9% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 69.5% | 54% | -15.5% | 81.4% | -27.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 3.3% | 6.3% | 3.0% | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 56.6% 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 | 70.2% | 56.6% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 12.7% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 7.9% | 8.1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.6% | 17.3% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 11.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.5% | 57.3% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -25.9% |
| 10+ Years | 8.6% | 14% | 5.4% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 8.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 15.2% | 7.9% | 1.9% | 13.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.7% | 76.7% | -22.0% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 6.4% | 0.1% | 6.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 6.4% | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Christian | 32.7% | 46.2% | -13.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barker Gate was 496.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.8% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barker Gate has the 22nd highest crime rate of 170 local areas in Castle and the 39th highest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 297.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 2 The Ice House Barker Gate, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Other, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2018-05-29 | £372,064 |
The percentage of student residents living in NG1 1JY 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 | 68 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 2,684 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 | 688 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sneinton St Stephen's CofE Primary School Windmill Lane , Sneinton NG2 4QB | 4out of 4 | 837 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntingdon Academy Alfred Street Central , St Ann's NG3 4AY | 4out of 4 | 999 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Academy Abbotsford Drive , St Ann's NG3 4QP | 3out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Welbeck Primary School Kinglake Place , Meadows NG2 1NT | 4out of 4 | 1,207 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 | 2,331 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF | 3out of 4 | 2,541 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | - not rated | 3,059 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Becket School The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY | 3out of 4 | 3,198 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology 93 Abbey Street , Dunkirk NG7 2PL | 3out of 4 | 3,215 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 140 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 | 2,401 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 | 350 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutherland House School Bath Street , NG1 1DA | 3out of 4 | 382 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Trent University Burton Street , NG1 4BU | - not rated | 838 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's School 33 Derby Road , NG1 5AW | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosehill School St Matthias Road , NG3 2FE | 4out of 4 | 1,201 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Box | The Ice House, Bolero Square | 12 yd | |
| National Ice Centre | National Ice Centre, Lower Parliament Street | 83 yd | |
| Anoki | Ground Floor, Gothic House, Barker Gate | 93 yd | |
| Mandarin | 42 Belward Street | 121 yd | |
| Desi Nights Downtown | Ground Floor, 7-9 Hockley | 142 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunkers Hill | 36-38 Hockley | 99 yd | |
| Fox & Grapes | Fox And Grapes, 21 Southwell Road | 198 yd | |
| Bunk | Ground Floor, 19 Stoney Street | 202 yd | |
| 31K Bar and Yolk | 29-31 Goose Gate | 205 yd | |
| NG One | 76-80 Lower Parliament Street | 212 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily's Umami | 21 Goose Gate | 222 yd | |
| Lace Market Fish Bar | 3-5 Stoney Street | 263 yd | |
| Top Chef | 17 Manvers Street | 272 yd | |
| The Bagel Project | 9 Carlton Street | 318 yd | |
| Oasis Fast Food | 42 Bath Street | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury’s Local | 6-8 Carlton Street | 313 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Unit 3, The Pod, Fletcher Gate | 322 yd | |
| Murat Food Centre | 30-40 Bath Street | 374 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Plc | 1-15 Albert Street | 591 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 43-47 Clumber Street | 607 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| National Ice Centre BOLERO SQUARE | health and fitness suite, ice rinks | 62 yd |
| Fitness Express At The National Ice Centre (Closed) Bolero Square | health and fitness suite | 85 yd |
| Victoria Leisure Centre (Nottingham) GEDLING STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 321 yd |
| H3 Performance LONGDEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 334 yd |
| Sutherland House School BATH STREET | 401 yd | |
| Formula One Health & Fitness Studio Ltd VICTORIA STREET | health and fitness suite | 402 yd |
| Kinetik Health And Wellness BOTTLE LANE | health and fitness suite | 424 yd |
| Gym Combat City (Closed) Bottle Lane | health and fitness suite | 445 yd |
| Winners Gym Roden House Roden House Roden Street | health and fitness suite | 472 yd |
| Bushido Mma Academy (Closed) Alfred House Alfred House Ashley Street | health and fitness suite | 493 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.