Derby Road is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG1 5FQ is located in the Hyson Green & Arboretum electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham East. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Derby Road, Nottingham, NG1 5FQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG1 5FF, NG1 5FT, NG1 5FD, NG1 5AW, NG1 5AU, NG1 5HS, NG1 5AP, NG1 5AT, NG1 5GN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG1 5FQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 35% | 48.4% | 13.4% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 65% | 51.6% | -13.4% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 5FQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 97.4% 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% | 97.4% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 59.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -42.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 0.5% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -8.6% |
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 (93.5%) 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 | 61.6% | 59.3% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 10.9% |
| Good health | 27.6% | 34.2% | 6.6% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 5.4% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -7.3% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 5FQ this area, 1.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5% | 1.3% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -16.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 0.7% | -10.7% | 9.6% | -8.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 3.6% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -9.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 29.9% | 63.6% | 33.7% | 16.9% | 46.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.3% | 26.1% | -14.2% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.6% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 13.8% | 9% | -4.8% | 0.7% | 8.3% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 10.5% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 7.4% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 2% | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.4% | 1.1% | -3.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 62.1% | 55.6% | -6.5% | 81.4% | -25.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 60% 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 | 67.5% | 60% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -23.2% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 7.4% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.2% | 22% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 16.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67% | 60.2% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -23.0% |
| 10+ Years | 13.8% | 6.1% | -7.7% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 4.4% | -2.5% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 4.4% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 24.8% | 20.9% | 1.9% | 22.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 76.7% | -11.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Middle East | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 6.1% | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Southern Asia | 5.6% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
| South-East Asia | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 20.4% | 46.2% | -25.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 23.3% | 6.0% | 17.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Derby Road was 30.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.7% lower than the Hyson Green & Arboretum average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Derby Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Hyson Green & Arboretum and the 129th lowest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -96.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Derby Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Other, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2015-12-04 | £266,944 |
| 48 Derby Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Other, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2015-06-02 | £274,796 |
NG1 5FQ 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 5FQ 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) | 448 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 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 | 812 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 | 1,503 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 1,784 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 1,858 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 2,662 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 | 613 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Douglas Primary and Nursery School Seely Road , Off Ilkeston Road NG7 3GR | - not rated | 763 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Primary and Nursery School Forest Road West , NG7 4ES | - not rated | 860 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windley Junior School Forest Road West , NG7 4ES | - not rated | 895 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntingdon Primary and Nursery School Alfred Street Central , St Ann's NG3 4AY | - not rated | 1,155 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 | 1,230 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Djanogly City Academy Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham Road NG7 6ND | - not rated | 1,493 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Comprehensive School Gregory Boulevard , NG7 6PA | - not rated | 1,549 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Pelham Avenue , NG5 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Fields Sixth Form College Carlton Road , NG3 2NR | - not rated | 2,436 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 729 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 729 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 729 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 4,610 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 | 3,523 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 | 29 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Trent University Burton Street , NG1 4BU | - not rated | 441 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadgate School 1-2 Western Terrace , The Park NG7 1AF | - not rated | 602 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Learning Zone 29-31 Castle Gate , NG1 7AR | - not rated | 722 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley House PNEU School 13 Waverley Street , NG7 4DX | - not rated | 770 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | 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 | 132 yd | |
| Cafe Om | 108 Derby Road | 132 yd | |
| The Genuine Dining Co | Sir John Peace Building, Experian Way | 136 yd | |
| PNKS Bistro Lounge Ltd | 153 Wollaton Street | 147 yd | |
| Warsaw Diner | 93-95 Derby Road | 261 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mist Rolling Inn | 78 Derby Road | 54 yd | |
| The Whistle & Flute | 96 Derby Road | 132 yd | |
| Nottingham Playhouse | Nottingham Playhouse, 6 Wellington Circus | 179 yd | |
| Raglan Road PH | 69-73 Derby Road | 188 yd | |
| Hand & Heart | 65-67 Derby Road | 188 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snax In The City | 64 Derby Road | 54 yd | |
| Quincy Sandwich Bar/Apache Street Food | 25a Derby Road | 135 yd | |
| Nissi Gourmet Burgers | 139 Wollaton Street | 147 yd | |
| Little Brickhouse | 110 Derby Road | 178 yd | |
| Kafs Diner | 93-95 Derby Road | 261 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaap Thai Market | 93-95 Upper Parliament Street | 294 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 63 Long Row | 394 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 131 Alfreton Road | 577 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 24 Shakespeare Street | 614 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 25-29 Wheeler Gate | 648 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Escape WOLLATON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 315 yd |
| Nottingham Castle Lawn Tennis Club COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND TENNIS DRIVE | tennis courts | 388 yd |
| The Park Tennis Club TATTERSHALL DRIVE | tennis courts | 442 yd |
| Nottingham Trent University (City Campus O2 Max Gym) (Closed) Goldsmith Street | health and fitness suite | 451 yd |
| Nottingham Trent University (City Campus) STUDENT UNION STUDENT UNION SHAKESPEARE STREET | health and fitness suite | 459 yd |
| Nottingham Trent University (City Campus Byron Sports Hall) (Closed) Byron House Byron House Shakespeare Street | squash courts | 467 yd |
| Virgin Active Pure Fitness (Nottingham) (Closed) The Corner House The Corner House Burton Street | health and fitness suite | 555 yd |
| Nottingham Squash Rackets Club TATTERSHALL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 574 yd |
| The Gym (Nottingham) TRINITY SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 658 yd |
| Ymca (Nottinghamshire) SHAKESPEARE STREET | health and fitness suite | 666 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.