Derby Road is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG1 5AD is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham South. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Derby Road, Nottingham, NG1 5AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG1 5BJ, NG1 5DX, NG1 5AP, NG1 5FB, NG1 5AB, NG1 5AW, NG1 5FD, NG1 5AG, NG1 5AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG1 5AD is primarily male, with 58.7% 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 | 51.9% | 41.3% | -10.6% | 51.0% | -9.7% |
| Male | 48.1% | 58.7% | 10.6% | 49.0% | 9.7% |
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 5AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 92.2% 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 | 90.7% | 92.2% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 54.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 5.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -38.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -8.2% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 63.3% | 53.4% | -9.9% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 30% | 36.8% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 7.3% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
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 5AD this area, 4.7% 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 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 18.2% | -13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 0.4% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -9.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 4.7% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 33.8% | 39.7% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 22.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.6% | 48.3% | 2.7% | 33.8% | 14.5% |
| Other | 6.4% | 0.9% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.6% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 11.7% | 3.4% | -8.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 5.9% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 5.1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 6.8% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 65.4% | 61.6% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -19.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 68.4% 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 | 65.7% | 68.4% | 2.7% | 83.2% | -14.8% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 10.3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.6% | 13.2% | -3.4% | 5.6% | 7.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.4% | 67.8% | 2.4% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 8.8% | 10.2% | 1.4% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.1% | 3% | -10.1% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 7.2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 11.9% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.5% | 37.2% | 17.3% |
| Christian | 24.3% | 46.2% | -21.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Derby Road was 561.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.6% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Derby Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 170 local areas in Castle and the 31st highest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 271.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 277.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156 Ropewalk Court Derby Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-04-05 | £114,078 |
| 101 Ropewalk Court Derby Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2020-05-14 | £169,762 |
| 102 Ropewalk Court Derby Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2019-11-13 | £142,765 |
| 119 Ropewalk Court Derby Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2019-10-23 | £159,335 |
| 118 Ropewalk Court Derby Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2019-09-24 | £157,785 |
NG1 5AD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 5AD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,253 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mellers Primary School Norton Street , Radford NG7 3HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentinck Primary and Nursery School Alfreton Road , Hyson Green NG7 4AA | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edna G. Olds Academy Church Street , Lenton NG7 1SJ | 4out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radford Primary School Academy Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3FL | 3out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntingdon Academy Alfred Street Central , St Ann's NG3 4AY | 4out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,381 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology 93 Abbey Street , Dunkirk NG7 2PL | 3out of 4 | 2,322 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Aspley Lane , NG8 5GY | - not rated | 2,691 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Wollaton Academy Sutton Passeys Crescent , Wollaton Park NG8 1EA | 4out of 4 | 2,823 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Aspley Academy Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | 3out of 4 | 2,835 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,303 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 | 3,766 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's School 33 Derby Road , NG1 5AW | - not rated | 245 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Trent University Burton Street , NG1 4BU | - not rated | 667 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Academy 113 Forest Road West , Radford NG7 4ES | 2out of 4 | 678 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denewood Academy Denewood Academy , 113 Forest Road West NG7 4ES | 1out of 4 | 719 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham High School Waverley Mount , NG7 4ED | - not rated | 860 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AllMyTea House | 108 Derby Road | 2 yd | |
| Cafe Om | 108 Derby Road | 2 yd | |
| PNKS Bistro Lounge Ltd | 153 Wollaton Street | 35 yd | |
| Warsaw Diner | 93-95 Derby Road | 130 yd | |
| The Genuine Dining Co | Sir John Peace Building, Experian Way | 205 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Whistle & Flute | 96 Derby Road | 2 yd | |
| Raglan Road PH | 69-73 Derby Road | 56 yd | |
| Hand & Heart | 65-67 Derby Road | 56 yd | |
| Mist Rolling Inn | 78 Derby Road | 86 yd | |
| Nottingham Playhouse | Nottingham Playhouse, 6 Wellington Circus | 238 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nissi Gourmet Burgers | 139 Wollaton Street | 35 yd | |
| Little Brickhouse | 110 Derby Road | 60 yd | |
| Snax In The City | 64 Derby Road | 86 yd | |
| Kafs Diner | 93-95 Derby Road | 130 yd | |
| Quincy Sandwich Bar/Apache Street Food | 25a Derby Road | 258 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaap Thai Market | 93-95 Upper Parliament Street | 424 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 131 Alfreton Road | 454 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 63 Long Row | 523 yd | |
| Mraya Supermarket | 136-138 Alfreton Road | 623 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 24 Shakespeare Street | 724 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Castle Lawn Tennis Club COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND TENNIS DRIVE | tennis courts | 291 yd |
| The Park Tennis Club TATTERSHALL DRIVE | tennis courts | 412 yd |
| Urban Escape WOLLATON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 444 yd |
| Nottingham Trent University (City Campus) STUDENT UNION STUDENT UNION SHAKESPEARE STREET | health and fitness suite | 508 yd |
| Nottingham Trent University (City Campus Byron Sports Hall) (Closed) Byron House Byron House Shakespeare Street | squash courts | 520 yd |
| Nottingham Squash Rackets Club TATTERSHALL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 542 yd |
| Nottingham Trent University (City Campus O2 Max Gym) (Closed) Goldsmith Street | health and fitness suite | 553 yd |
| Virgin Active Pure Fitness (Nottingham) (Closed) The Corner House The Corner House Burton Street | health and fitness suite | 683 yd |
| Ymca (Nottinghamshire) SHAKESPEARE STREET | health and fitness suite | 780 yd |
| The Gym (Nottingham) TRINITY SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 785 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 118.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.