Acton Grove is in Long Eaton, Nottingham and in Erewash district. NG10 1FY is located in the Long Eaton Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erewash. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Acton Grove, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 1FY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG10 1FT, NG10 1FZ, NG10 1GA, NG10 1BF, NG10 1FJ, NG10 1FR, NG10 1GF, NG10 1FL, NG10 1FP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG10 1FY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.4% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.6% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 NG10 1FY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.4% 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 | 46.7% | 52.4% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 32.5% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -11.7% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9% | 8.3% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 3.9% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.3% | 36.2% | -12.1% | 48.4% | -12.2% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 45.1% | 12.4% | 33.6% | 11.5% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 14.2% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.3% | 21.6% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 8.3% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 15.2% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.8% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 16.2% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.7% | 27% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.9% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.5% | 93.9% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 91.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.8% | 91.4% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 6.5% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 91.1% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.2% | 37.2% | 24.0% |
| Christian | 32.2% | 46.2% | -14.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acton Grove was 74.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.3% lower than the Derby Road East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Acton Grove has the 24th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Derby Road East and the 142nd highest crime rate of 377 local areas in Erewash .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra Sport Uk Ltd Acton Grove, Nottingham, Derbyshire Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2017-04-13 | £464,029 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Laurence CofE Primary School Collingwood Road , Long Eaton NG10 1DR | 2out of 4 | 295 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooklands Primary School 44 St. Johns Street , Long Eaton NG10 1BW | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Station Road , Long Eaton NG10 2DU | 3out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovedale Primary School Dovedale Avenue , Long Eaton NG10 3HU | 3out of 4 | 1,928 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Infant and Nursery School Derby Road , Long Eaton NG10 4BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,086 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Long Eaton School Thoresby Road , Long Eaton NG10 3NP | 3out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilsthorpe School Derby Road , Long Eaton NG10 4WT | 3out of 4 | 2,308 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Spencer Academy Arthur Mee Road , Stapleford NG9 7EW | 4out of 4 | 3,775 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilwell School Queens Road , Beeston NG9 5AL | 3out of 4 | 3,855 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Friesland School Nursery Avenue , NG10 5AF | 3out of 4 | 4,671 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanton Vale School Thoresby Road , Long Eaton NG10 3NP | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trent College Derby Road , Long Eaton NG10 4AD | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Uk Nottingham Campus Wellington Street , Long Eaton NG10 4HR | - not rated | 2,245 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenfield Special School Bracken Road , Long Eaton NG10 4DA | 3out of 4 | 2,417 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Valley School The Old Rectory, Risley Lane , Breaston DE72 3AU | - not rated | 3,633 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 9 Toton Close | 248 yd | |
| Cyril's Fun House | Unit 3, Acton Road | 305 yd | |
| Cafe in Cafe Out | 59 Meadow Lane | 656 yd | |
| T J's Catering | Ground Floor, 97 Tamworth Road | 760 yd | |
| Butchers Bar & Steakhouse | The Westgate, West Gate | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tappers Harker | Main Street | 645 yd | |
| The Barge Inn | 177 Tamworth Road | 744 yd | |
| Fuel@house of SK1 | The Westgate Suites, West Gate | 770 yd | |
| Shots Wine Bar | 10-12 Gibb Street | 829 yd | |
| Corner Room | Howitt Street | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakleys Sandwich Bar | 1 Oakleys Road | 431 yd | |
| M & H Newlands | Forbes Close | 449 yd | |
| Ells Kitchen | The Old Dairy, Meadow Lane | 656 yd | |
| The Proper Handmade Pizza & Burgers | 71 Main Street | 761 yd | |
| Golden Oriental | 95 Tamworth Road | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 2-4 Tamworth Road | 955 yd | |
| Aldi | Cross Street | 1,014 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Unit 3A, Cross Street | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Laurence Ce Primary School COLLINGWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 414 yd |
| Brooklands Primary School ST. JOHNS STREET | grass pitches | 545 yd |
| Collingwood Road Recreation Ground Cornwallis Close | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| Intrim Health Studio BEACONSFIELD STREET | health and fitness suite | 897 yd |
| Long Eaton School (Closed) Tamworth Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 909 yd |
| Active Nation (Long Eaton) 2E 2E HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 930 yd |
| The Long Eaton School THORESBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,065 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 | 61.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 61.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 61.5% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.