Hounds Gate is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG1 7AE is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham South. This postcode has been in use since 2016-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hounds Gate, Nottingham, NG1 7AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG1 7DR, NG1 7AW, NG1 7AS, NG1 7AB, NG1 7BD, NG1 2ND, NG1 7AD, NG1 7DA, NG1 2NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG1 7AE 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 7AE, 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 7AE 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 Hounds Gate was 1415.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 122.8% higher than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Hounds Gate has the 8th highest crime rate of 170 local areas in Castle and the 8th highest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 487.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 12 Drapers Bridge, 17 - 21 Hounds Gate, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2022-02-03 | £149,544 |
| Apartment 22 Drapers Bridge, 17 - 21 Hounds Gate, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-01-21 | £286,325 |
| Apartment 16 Drapers Bridge, 17 - 21 Hounds Gate, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-11-12 | £215,632 |
| Apartment 6 Drapers Bridge, 17 - 21 Hounds Gate, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £131,500 | 2021-07-09 | £145,517 |
| Apartment 1 Drapers Bridge, 17 - 21 Hounds Gate, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-04-07 | £309,167 |
NG1 7AE 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 7AE 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB | 4out of 4 | 2,031 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welbeck Primary School Kinglake Place , Meadows NG2 1NT | 4out of 4 | 921 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntingdon Academy Alfred Street Central , St Ann's NG3 4AY | 4out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Booth Primary and Nursery School Notintone Street , Sneinton NG2 4QF | 3out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Community School Orange Gardens , NG2 2JE | 4out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Academy Abbotsford Drive , St Ann's NG3 4QP | 3out of 4 | 1,524 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 | 2,013 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF | 3out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology 93 Abbey Street , Dunkirk NG7 2PL | 3out of 4 | 2,546 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Becket School The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY | 3out of 4 | 2,958 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Free School The Courtaulds Building , 290 Haydn Road NG5 1EB | 3out of 4 | 3,407 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 | 576 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 | 3,117 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Soup Academy 14 High Pavement , NG1 1HN | 4out of 4 | 507 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Trent University Burton Street , NG1 4BU | - not rated | 521 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's School 33 Derby Road , NG1 5AW | - not rated | 577 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutherland House School Bath Street , NG1 1DA | 3out of 4 | 954 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Girls' High School 9 Arboretum Street , NG1 4JB | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vibe With Coffee | 15 Hounds Gate | 23 yd | |
| No. Twelve | 2 Eldon Chambers | 56 yd | |
| Enat Cafe | 12 Hounds Gate | 82 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 18 Wheeler Gate | 101 yd | |
| Dosa N Chutney | First Floor, 14-16 Wheeler Gate | 101 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde Salutation | Salutation Inn, Hounds Gate | 4 yd | |
| Royal Children | Royal Children, 50a Castle Gate | 116 yd | |
| The Ned Ludd | 27 Friar Lane | 119 yd | |
| The Joseph Else | 11-12 South Parade | 128 yd | |
| Flirtz | 26 Friar Lane | 164 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wraps and Wings, Eggs Quisite and Wicked | 8-10 Hounds Gate | 82 yd | |
| Solo Grano | 21-23 Wheeler Gate | 104 yd | |
| Viet 80s Restaurant | 57 Friar Lane | 205 yd | |
| The Hot Wok | 18 St James's Street | 234 yd | |
| Cod Fish and Chips | 8-10 St James's Street | 238 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 25-29 Wheeler Gate | 104 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Plc | 1-15 Albert Street | 127 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 63 Long Row | 333 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 19-21 Upper Parliament Street | 402 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 43-47 Clumber Street | 407 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Nottingham College (Maid Marian Way Campus) MAID MARIAN WAY | health and fitness suite | 236 yd |
| Gym Combat City (Closed) Bottle Lane | health and fitness suite | 291 yd |
| Kinetik Health And Wellness BOTTLE LANE | health and fitness suite | 316 yd |
| Formula One Health & Fitness Studio Ltd VICTORIA STREET | health and fitness suite | 372 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Nottingham) (Closed) Thurland Street | health and fitness suite | 382 yd |
| Better Gym Nottingham (Closed) Castle Wharf Castle Wharf Canal Street | health and fitness suite | 456 yd |
| Virgin Active Pure Fitness (Nottingham) (Closed) The Corner House The Corner House Burton Street | health and fitness suite | 491 yd |
| Urban Escape WOLLATON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 517 yd |
| The Gym (Nottingham) TRINITY SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 524 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (Nottingham) VICTORIA CENTRE VICTORIA CENTRE MILTON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 624 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 165.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 77.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 156.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.