Cottage Terrace is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG1 5DX 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 Cottage Terrace, Nottingham, NG1 5DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG1 5AB, NG1 5AG, NG1 5AS, NG1 5AD, NG1 5FB, NG1 5BB, NG1 5BJ, NG1 5DZ, NG1 5DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG1 5DX 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 5DX, 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 5DX 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 Cottage Terrace was 558.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.6% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cottage Terrace has the 20th highest crime rate of 167 local areas in Castle and the 35th highest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 275.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 80.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brittania House Cottage Terrace, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Other, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-04-06 | £163,923 |
| Flat 1 Coach House Cottage Terrace, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Other, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2019-08-19 | £225,234 |
| Flat 2 Coach House Cottage Terrace, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Other, an established residential building | £233,600 | 2015-12-17 | £346,435 |
NG1 5DX 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 5DX 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 813 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 | 1,313 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 1,594 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 2,048 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 2,530 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh Infant School Russell Street , NG7 4FL | - not rated | 478 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Douglas Primary and Nursery School Seely Road , Off Ilkeston Road NG7 3GR | - not rated | 572 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Primary and Nursery School Forest Road West , NG7 4ES | - not rated | 739 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windley Junior School Forest Road West , NG7 4ES | - not rated | 780 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy Alfreton Road , Hyson Green NG7 4AA | 2out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,050 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Djanogly City Academy Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham Road NG7 6ND | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Comprehensive School Gregory Boulevard , NG7 6PA | - not rated | 1,494 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Pelham Avenue , NG5 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology 93 Abbey Street , Dunkirk NG7 2PL | 3out of 4 | 2,324 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 | 863 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 863 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 863 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 4,484 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 | 3,713 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 | 183 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadgate School 1-2 Western Terrace , The Park NG7 1AF | - not rated | 420 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Trent University Burton Street , NG1 4BU | - not rated | 621 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley House PNEU School 13 Waverley Street , NG7 4DX | - not rated | 724 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Learning Centre Forest Road West , Radford NG7 4ES | - not rated | 739 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 60 yd | |
| Cafe Om | 108 Derby Road | 60 yd | |
| PNKS Bistro Lounge Ltd | 153 Wollaton Street | 64 yd | |
| Warsaw Diner | 93-95 Derby Road | 74 yd | |
| Mag Mug | 2 Ilkeston Road | 195 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raglan Road PH | 69-73 Derby Road | 14 yd | |
| Hand & Heart | 65-67 Derby Road | 14 yd | |
| The Whistle & Flute | 96 Derby Road | 60 yd | |
| Mist Rolling Inn | 78 Derby Road | 146 yd | |
| Sir John Borlase Warren | Sir John Borlase Warren, 1 Ilkeston Road | 195 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Brickhouse | 110 Derby Road | 57 yd | |
| Nissi Gourmet Burgers | 139 Wollaton Street | 64 yd | |
| Kafs Diner | 93-95 Derby Road | 74 yd | |
| Snax In The City | 64 Derby Road | 146 yd | |
| L'italiano Takeaway Ltd | 4 Ilkeston Road | 210 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 131 Alfreton Road | 405 yd | |
| Zaap Thai Market | 93-95 Upper Parliament Street | 481 yd | |
| Mraya Supermarket | 136-138 Alfreton Road | 579 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 63 Long Row | 580 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 24 Shakespeare Street | 780 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Castle Lawn Tennis Club COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND TENNIS DRIVE | tennis courts | 248 yd |
| The Park Tennis Club TATTERSHALL DRIVE | tennis courts | 401 yd |
| Urban Escape WOLLATON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 504 yd |
| Nottingham Squash Rackets Club TATTERSHALL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 528 yd |
| Nottingham Trent University (City Campus) STUDENT UNION STUDENT UNION SHAKESPEARE STREET | health and fitness suite | 547 yd |
| Nottingham Trent University (City Campus Byron Sports Hall) (Closed) Byron House Byron House Shakespeare Street | squash courts | 560 yd |
| Nottingham Trent University (City Campus O2 Max Gym) (Closed) Goldsmith Street | health and fitness suite | 608 yd |
| Virgin Active Pure Fitness (Nottingham) (Closed) The Corner House The Corner House Burton Street | health and fitness suite | 743 yd |
| Ymca (Nottinghamshire) SHAKESPEARE STREET | health and fitness suite | 837 yd |
| The Gym (Nottingham) TRINITY SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 845 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 | 37.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.