The Ropewalk is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG1 5DJ is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham South. This postcode has been in use since 2007-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Ropewalk, Nottingham, NG1 5DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG1 5BS, NG1 5BG, NG1 5AY, NG1 5BQ, NG1 6GR, NG1 5DW, NG1 5DN, NG1 5BH, NG1 5AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG1 5DJ is primarily male, with 55.5% 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 | 43.6% | 44.5% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -6.5% |
| Male | 56.4% | 55.5% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 6.5% |
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 5DJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 77.9% 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 | 74.6% | 77.9% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 40.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.8% | 17.1% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -27.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 2.8% | -4.6% | 9.1% | -6.3% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 61.1% | 49.8% | -11.3% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 38.5% | 8.9% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 9.2% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 56%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.7% | 10.6% | 6.9% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 2.8% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.7% | 3.3% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 20.9% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.9% | 56% | -5.9% | 33.8% | 22.2% |
| Other | 5.7% | 5.4% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.9% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 6.2% | 13% | 6.8% | 0.7% | 12.3% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 6.4% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 70% | 49.9% | -20.1% | 81.4% | -31.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 5.7% | 3.0% | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| Other | 2.3% | 9.4% | 7.1% | 1.6% | 7.8% |
In this area, just 43.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 43.1% | -23.0% | 83.2% | -40.1% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 11.5% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 5.7% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.6% | 35.8% | 20.2% | 5.6% | 30.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 5.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.6% | 43.2% | -21.4% | 83.2% | -40.0% |
| 10+ Years | 12.5% | 5.5% | -7.0% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 3.2% | -4.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 9.9% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 7.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 38.2% | 30.8% | 1.9% | 36.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.2% | 76.7% | -30.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 5.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 9% | 0.3% | 8.7% |
| Southern Asia | 5.5% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 23.9% | 46.2% | -22.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 14.5% | 6.5% | 8.0% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Ropewalk was 211.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.8% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
The Ropewalk has the 55th highest crime rate of 170 local areas in Castle and the 173rd highest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 118.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 45 111 The Ropewalk, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-09-14 | £258,460 |
| Apartment 28 111 The Ropewalk, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-07-29 | £252,761 |
| Apartment 27 111 The Ropewalk, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-06-25 | £227,454 |
| Apartment 13 111 The Ropewalk, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-09-29 | £213,905 |
| Apartment 35 111 The Ropewalk, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2020-09-04 | £223,371 |
NG1 5DJ 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 student residents living in NG1 5DJ 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) | 155 |
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Other | 57 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,496 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edna G. Olds Academy Church Street , Lenton NG7 1SJ | 4out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Welbeck Primary School Kinglake Place , Meadows NG2 1NT | 4out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mellers Primary School Norton Street , Radford NG7 3HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentinck Primary and Nursery School Alfreton Road , Hyson Green NG7 4AA | 3out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntingdon Academy Alfred Street Central , St Ann's NG3 4AY | 4out of 4 | 1,403 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 | 1,737 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 | 2,186 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF | 3out of 4 | 2,489 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Wollaton Academy Sutton Passeys Crescent , Wollaton Park NG8 1EA | 4out of 4 | 2,937 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Aspley Lane , NG8 5GY | - not rated | 3,016 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 | 1,101 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 | 3,631 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 | 261 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Trent University Burton Street , NG1 4BU | - not rated | 656 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Academy 113 Forest Road West , Radford NG7 4ES | 2out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Soup Academy 14 High Pavement , NG1 1HN | 4out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denewood Academy Denewood Academy , 113 Forest Road West NG7 4ES | 1out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ropewalk Coffee Shop | 113 The Ropewalk | 45 yd | |
| Central Bark | Buildings At, Clumber Park Stables | 85 yd | |
| Clock Tower Parlour | Buildings At, Clumber Park Stables | 85 yd | |
| Browns Bar & Brasserie | 20 Park Row | 103 yd | |
| Compass Catering | 31 Park Row | 177 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Playhouse | Nottingham Playhouse, 6 Wellington Circus | 137 yd | |
| The Roundhouse Bar & Kitchen | The Roundhouse, Royal Standard Place | 148 yd | |
| Crafty Crow | 102 Friar Lane | 310 yd | |
| French 75 | 92-94 Friar Lane | 319 yd | |
| Fat Cat Nottingham | 8-16 Chapel Bar | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy Sandwich Bar/Apache Street Food | 25a Derby Road | 249 yd | |
| Hungry Grill | 95a Upper Parliament Street | 336 yd | |
| Snax In The City | 64 Derby Road | 352 yd | |
| Viet 80s Restaurant | 57 Friar Lane | 359 yd | |
| The Hot Wok | 18 St James's Street | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaap Thai Market | 93-95 Upper Parliament Street | 336 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 63 Long Row | 383 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 25-29 Wheeler Gate | 542 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Plc | 1-15 Albert Street | 666 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 19-21 Upper Parliament Street | 687 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Park Tennis Club TATTERSHALL DRIVE | tennis courts | 252 yd |
| Nottingham Squash Rackets Club TATTERSHALL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 351 yd |
| Nottingham Castle Lawn Tennis Club COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND TENNIS DRIVE | tennis courts | 394 yd |
| Urban Escape WOLLATON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 455 yd |
| South Nottingham College (Maid Marian Way Campus) MAID MARIAN WAY | health and fitness suite | 487 yd |
| Virgin Active Pure Fitness (Nottingham) (Closed) The Corner House The Corner House Burton Street | health and fitness suite | 653 yd |
| Nottingham Trent University (City Campus O2 Max Gym) (Closed) Goldsmith Street | health and fitness suite | 674 yd |
| The Gym (Nottingham) TRINITY SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 749 yd |
| Nottingham Trent University (City Campus) STUDENT UNION STUDENT UNION SHAKESPEARE STREET | health and fitness suite | 756 yd |
| Better Gym Nottingham (Closed) Castle Wharf Castle Wharf Canal Street | health and fitness suite | 759 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.32 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.32 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.