Chapel Bar is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG1 6JS is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham South. This postcode has been in use since 2003-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chapel Bar, Nottingham, NG1 6JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG1 6HQ, NG1 6JQ, NG1 6LF, NG1 6JE, NG1 6JD, NG1 6HL, NG1 6LD, NG1 6HG, NG1 6JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG1 6JS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 40.8% | 50.9% | 10.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 59.2% | 49.1% | -10.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 6JS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 92.6% 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 | 89.5% | 92.6% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 54.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 7% | 4.4% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -39.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -7.8% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (94.6%) 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 | 58.3% | 63.1% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 14.7% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 31.5% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -8.0% |
| Bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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 6JS this area, 1.8% 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 | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -16.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.7% | 3.6% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 6.6% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 36.4% | 51.2% | 14.8% | 16.9% | 34.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.9% | 33.7% | 0.8% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 10.5% | 2.5% | -8.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.2% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 11.3% | 6.9% | -4.4% | 0.7% | 6.2% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 17.5% | 16.7% | 2.5% | 15.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 62.9% | 49.2% | -13.7% | 81.4% | -32.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 60.8% 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 | 62.1% | 60.8% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 7.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 9.8% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 7.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.5% | 18.3% | -4.2% | 5.6% | 12.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.1% | 60.7% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| 10+ Years | 22.1% | 7.2% | -14.9% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 4.7% | -3.6% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 5.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 21.9% | 19.4% | 1.9% | 20.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 76.7% | -11.0% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Middle East | 4.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.5% | 0.3% | 5.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 21.9% | 46.2% | -24.3% |
| Buddhist | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 9.8% | 6.5% | 3.3% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 25.4% | 6.0% | 19.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chapel Bar was 1473.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 128.2% higher than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chapel Bar has the 7th highest crime rate of 167 local areas in Castle and the 7th highest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 535.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
NG1 6JS 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 6JS 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) | 381 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 112 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| 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 | 997 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 1,606 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB | - not rated | 1,792 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 2,073 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 2,788 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 | 907 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Douglas Primary and Nursery School Seely Road , Off Ilkeston Road NG7 3GR | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntingdon Primary and Nursery School Alfred Street Central , St Ann's NG3 4AY | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntingdon Infant School Alfred Street Central , Woodborough Road NG3 4AY | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Huntingdon Junior School Alfred Street Central , Woodborough Road NG3 4AY | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,470 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Djanogly City Academy Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham Road NG7 6ND | - not rated | 1,721 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Comprehensive School Gregory Boulevard , NG7 6PA | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Pelham Avenue , NG5 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,871 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Fields Sixth Form College Carlton Road , NG3 2NR | - not rated | 2,209 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 | 482 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 482 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 482 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 763 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 4,885 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 | 3,267 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 | 300 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Trent University Burton Street , NG1 4BU | - not rated | 322 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Learning Zone 29-31 Castle Gate , NG1 7AR | - not rated | 448 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Soup Academy 14 High Pavement , NG1 1HN | 4out of 4 | 769 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadgate School 1-2 Western Terrace , The Park NG7 1AF | - not rated | 860 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man's Restaurant | 3 Chapel Quarter, Mount Street | 29 yd | |
| Sushimania | 6a Chapel Quarter, Chapel Bar | 29 yd | |
| Las Iguanas | 4 Chapel Quarter, Chapel Bar | 29 yd | |
| Dum Di | 6 Chapel Bar | 42 yd | |
| Elena's Patisserie | 20 Chapel Bar | 42 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Cat Nottingham | 8-16 Chapel Bar | 42 yd | |
| The Dragon | The Dragon, 67 Long Row | 90 yd | |
| Yokocho | 3 Hurts Yard | 120 yd | |
| The Barrel Drop | 7 Hurts Yard | 120 yd | |
| Cucamara | Cucamara Wine Bar, Hurts Yard | 120 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungry Grill | 95a Upper Parliament Street | 49 yd | |
| Mega Munch | 59 Long Row | 90 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 65 Long Row | 102 yd | |
| Chatime | 60 Long Row | 117 yd | |
| Peckish | 1 Wollaton Street | 129 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaap Thai Market | 93-95 Upper Parliament Street | 49 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 63 Long Row | 102 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 25-29 Wheeler Gate | 348 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 19-21 Upper Parliament Street | 401 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 43-47 Clumber Street | 462 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Escape WOLLATON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 186 yd |
| Virgin Active Pure Fitness (Nottingham) (Closed) The Corner House The Corner House Burton Street | health and fitness suite | 357 yd |
| Nottingham Trent University (City Campus O2 Max Gym) (Closed) Goldsmith Street | health and fitness suite | 421 yd |
| The Gym (Nottingham) TRINITY SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 454 yd |
| South Nottingham College (Maid Marian Way Campus) MAID MARIAN WAY | health and fitness suite | 489 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Nottingham) (Closed) Thurland Street | health and fitness suite | 534 yd |
| The Park Tennis Club TATTERSHALL DRIVE | tennis courts | 540 yd |
| Ymca (Nottinghamshire) SHAKESPEARE STREET | health and fitness suite | 541 yd |
| Nottingham Trent University (City Campus Byron Sports Hall) (Closed) Byron House Byron House Shakespeare Street | squash courts | 573 yd |
| Gym Combat City (Closed) Bottle Lane | health and fitness suite | 575 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.