Wollaton Street is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG1 5FW is located in the Hyson Green & Arboretum electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wollaton Street, Nottingham, NG1 5FW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG1 5GD, NG1 5GY, NG1 5GG, NG1 5AT, NG1 5HJ, NG1 5GL, NG1 5HS, NG1 5GS, NG1 5FT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG1 5FW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 42.5% | 47.3% | 4.8% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 57.5% | 52.7% | -4.8% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 5FW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 98.7% 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 | 96.6% | 98.7% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 60.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -44.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -8.7% |
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 (92.4%) 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 | 58.5% | 53.1% | -5.4% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 39.3% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -8.1% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| 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 5FW this area, 3.4% 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 | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -14.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 5.9% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 3.4% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -10.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 4.7% | 4.2% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 53.9% | 46.6% | -7.3% | 16.9% | 29.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 33.9% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.1% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 17.9% | 10.5% | -7.4% | 0.7% | 9.8% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 11% | 6.7% | 2.5% | 8.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 1% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 60.9% | 48.5% | -12.4% | 81.4% | -32.9% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 8.9% | 7.0% | 0.6% | 8.3% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 57.9% 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 | 58.9% | 57.9% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -25.3% |
| European Union | 10.6% | 7.1% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 7.2% | 7.1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.2% | 24.2% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 18.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.9% | 58.2% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -25.0% |
| 10+ Years | 14.5% | 4.6% | -9.9% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 15% | 2.5% | -12.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.1% | 8.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 26.4% | 25.0% | 1.9% | 24.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Middle East | 5.5% | 0.1% | 5.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 6.8% | 0.3% | 6.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.7% | 37.2% | 14.5% |
| Christian | 21.3% | 46.2% | -24.9% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 11.7% | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 12.5% | 6.0% | 6.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wollaton Street was 333.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.5% higher than the Hyson Green & Arboretum average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wollaton Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Hyson Green & Arboretum and the 78th highest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 125.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 5 The Axis 43 Wollaton Street, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-03-17 | £196,365 |
| The Tap And Tumbler, 31 - 35 Wollaton Street, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Other, an established residential building | £1,980,000 | 2019-02-22 | £2,589,429 |
| The Tap And Tumbler, 31 - 35 Wollaton Street, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Other, an established residential building | £1,916,207 | 2017-12-11 | £2,538,974 |
| Apartment 10 The Axis 43 Wollaton Street, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2016-10-28 | £231,827 |
| Apartment 10 The Axis 43 Wollaton Street, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2014-08-19 | £255,850 |
NG1 5FW 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NG1 5FW 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) | 154 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 42 |
| Full-Time Employee | 29 |
| Other | 7 |
| Part-Time Employee | 3 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Self-Employed | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 1,545 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingdon Academy Alfred Street Central , St Ann's NG3 4AY | 4out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentinck Primary and Nursery School Alfreton Road , Hyson Green NG7 4AA | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mellers Primary School Norton Street , Radford NG7 3HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edna G. Olds Academy Church Street , Lenton NG7 1SJ | 4out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Academy Abbotsford Drive , St Ann's NG3 4QP | 3out of 4 | 1,448 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 | 1,440 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 | 2,535 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF | 3out of 4 | 2,810 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Free School The Courtaulds Building , 290 Haydn Road NG5 1EB | 3out of 4 | 2,909 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Aspley Lane , NG8 5GY | - not rated | 2,929 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 | 1,025 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 | 3,467 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 | 122 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Trent University Burton Street , NG1 4BU | - not rated | 369 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Girls' High School 9 Arboretum Street , NG1 4JB | - not rated | 831 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Unity Academy 113 Forest Road West , Radford NG7 4ES | 2out of 4 | 842 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham High School Waverley Mount , NG7 4ED | - not rated | 849 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunk (Wollaton Street) Limited | Basement Hydrogen Building, 31 Wollaton Street | 138 yd | |
| Chai Yo | 1 Parliament Terrace | 151 yd | |
| The Genuine Dining Co | Sir John Peace Building, Experian Way | 157 yd | |
| Pho Hut | 100 Upper Parliament Street | 165 yd | |
| May Sum Nottingham Ltd | 92 Upper Parliament Street | 165 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock City | 8 Talbot Street | 76 yd | |
| Box | Crowne Plaza Nottingham, Wollaton Street | 145 yd | |
| The Stage | 7a Wollaton Street | 147 yd | |
| Tap & Tumbler | 33 Wollaton Street | 147 yd | |
| Fat Cat Nottingham | 8-16 Chapel Bar | 179 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy Sandwich Bar/Apache Street Food | 25a Derby Road | 132 yd | |
| Peckish | 1 Wollaton Street | 147 yd | |
| Hungry Grill | 95a Upper Parliament Street | 172 yd | |
| Snax In The City | 64 Derby Road | 214 yd | |
| Subway | Unit A, The Exchange, 143 Lower Parliament Street | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaap Thai Market | 93-95 Upper Parliament Street | 172 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 63 Long Row | 269 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 24 Shakespeare Street | 452 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 19-21 Upper Parliament Street | 485 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 31 Milton Street | 488 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Escape WOLLATON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 144 yd |
| Nottingham Trent University (City Campus O2 Max Gym) (Closed) Goldsmith Street | health and fitness suite | 302 yd |
| Virgin Active Pure Fitness (Nottingham) (Closed) The Corner House The Corner House Burton Street | health and fitness suite | 383 yd |
| Nottingham Trent University (City Campus) STUDENT UNION STUDENT UNION SHAKESPEARE STREET | health and fitness suite | 390 yd |
| Nottingham Trent University (City Campus Byron Sports Hall) (Closed) Byron House Byron House Shakespeare Street | squash courts | 390 yd |
| The Gym (Nottingham) TRINITY SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 486 yd |
| Ymca (Nottinghamshire) SHAKESPEARE STREET | health and fitness suite | 499 yd |
| Nottingham Castle Lawn Tennis Club COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND TENNIS DRIVE | tennis courts | 557 yd |
| The Park Tennis Club TATTERSHALL DRIVE | tennis courts | 572 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (Nottingham) VICTORIA CENTRE VICTORIA CENTRE MILTON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 614 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 | 6.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 6.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 6.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 6.5% |
| 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 | 93.5% |
| Median download speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 36.43 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 36.43 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.49 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.