The Ropewalk is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG1 5DW 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 The Ropewalk, Nottingham, NG1 5DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG1 5DN, NG1 5AY, NG1 5BG, NG1 5DJ, NG1 5BT, NG1 5BH, NG7 1BU, NG1 5BS, NG1 5AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG1 5DW has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 43.8% | 49% | 5.2% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 56.2% | 51% | -5.2% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46% | 38.1% | -7.9% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.8% | 45.2% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 8.7% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (91.1%) 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 | 67.8% | 65.4% | -2.4% | 48.4% | 17.0% |
| Good health | 25.6% | 25.7% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -7.9% |
| Fair health | 5.7% | 5.5% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -7.2% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 5DW 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 71.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.3% | 4.7% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 0% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 8.2% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 14.1% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 59% | 71.8% | 12.8% | 33.8% | 38.0% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 0.7% | -2.8% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 85.2% | 80.4% | -4.8% | 81.4% | -1.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 80.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 80.3% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 9.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.6% | 81.4% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 13.1% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 0.7% | -7.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Ropewalk was 64.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.0% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Ropewalk has the 37th lowest crime rate of 167 local areas in Castle and the 311th lowest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 The Ropewalk, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-09-02 | £426,059 |
| Park View House, 58 The Ropewalk, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £2,300,000 | 2023-12-21 | £2,330,172 |
| Apartment 4 30 The Ropewalk, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-03-31 | £163,370 |
| Apartment 8 30 The Ropewalk, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-09-02 | £251,397 |
| 56 The Ropewalk, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Other, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2022-04-28 | £665,938 |
NG1 5DW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NG1 5DW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 1,960 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 2,432 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Primary and Nursery School Seely Road , Off Ilkeston Road NG7 3GR | - not rated | 775 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Raleigh Infant School Russell Street , NG7 4FL | - not rated | 797 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Primary and Nursery School Forest Road West , NG7 4ES | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windley Junior School Forest Road West , NG7 4ES | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edna G Olds Primary and Nursery School Church Street , Lenton NG7 1SJ | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandfield Comprehensive School Sandfield Road , Lenton NG7 1QH | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Djanogly City Academy Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham Road NG7 6ND | - not rated | 1,749 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Comprehensive School Gregory Boulevard , NG7 6PA | - not rated | 1,810 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Pelham Avenue , NG5 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,036 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology 93 Abbey Street , Dunkirk NG7 2PL | 3out of 4 | 2,193 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 579 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 579 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 579 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 4,798 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Academy Greenwood Road , NG3 7EB | 2out of 4 | 3,614 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 | 265 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadgate School 1-2 Western Terrace , The Park NG7 1AF | - not rated | 555 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Learning Zone 29-31 Castle Gate , NG1 7AR | - not rated | 614 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Trent University Burton Street , NG1 4BU | - not rated | 648 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairview School 16 Harlaxton Road , Lenton NG7 1JA | - not rated | 806 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 142 yd | |
| Central Bark | Buildings At, Clumber Park Stables | 185 yd | |
| Clock Tower Parlour | Buildings At, Clumber Park Stables | 185 yd | |
| Browns Bar & Brasserie | 20 Park Row | 197 yd | |
| Compass Catering | 31 Park Row | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Playhouse | Nottingham Playhouse, 6 Wellington Circus | 129 yd | |
| The Roundhouse Bar & Kitchen | The Roundhouse, Royal Standard Place | 242 yd | |
| The Whistle & Flute | 96 Derby Road | 310 yd | |
| Mist Rolling Inn | 78 Derby Road | 316 yd | |
| Raglan Road PH | 69-73 Derby Road | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy Sandwich Bar/Apache Street Food | 25a Derby Road | 272 yd | |
| Snax In The City | 64 Derby Road | 316 yd | |
| Nissi Gourmet Burgers | 139 Wollaton Street | 342 yd | |
| Little Brickhouse | 110 Derby Road | 363 yd | |
| Kafs Diner | 93-95 Derby Road | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaap Thai Market | 93-95 Upper Parliament Street | 397 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 63 Long Row | 460 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 25-29 Wheeler Gate | 638 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 131 Alfreton Road | 699 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 19-21 Upper Parliament Street | 764 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Park Tennis Club TATTERSHALL DRIVE | tennis courts | 178 yd |
| Nottingham Castle Lawn Tennis Club COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND TENNIS DRIVE | tennis courts | 294 yd |
| Nottingham Squash Rackets Club TATTERSHALL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 298 yd |
| Urban Escape WOLLATON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 501 yd |
| South Nottingham College (Maid Marian Way Campus) MAID MARIAN WAY | health and fitness suite | 583 yd |
| Nottingham Trent University (City Campus O2 Max Gym) (Closed) Goldsmith Street | health and fitness suite | 702 yd |
| Virgin Active Pure Fitness (Nottingham) (Closed) The Corner House The Corner House Burton Street | health and fitness suite | 716 yd |
| Nottingham Trent University (City Campus) STUDENT UNION STUDENT UNION SHAKESPEARE STREET | health and fitness suite | 751 yd |
| Nottingham Trent University (City Campus Byron Sports Hall) (Closed) Byron House Byron House Shakespeare Street | squash courts | 757 yd |
| The Gym (Nottingham) TRINITY SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 816 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 | 53.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 53.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 41.0% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.