Purdy Meadow is in Long Eaton, Nottingham and in Erewash district. NG10 3DJ is located in the Sawley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erewash. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Purdy Meadow, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 3DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG10 3DL, NG10 3LN, NG10 3DW, NG10 3EF, NG10 3JJ, NG10 3JH, NG10 3DX, NG10 3EH, NG10 3EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG10 3DJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 52.5% | 49.5% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 50.5% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.7% | 38% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 39.3% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 10.9% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 7.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 42.4% | 43.2% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 36% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 14% | 14.5% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.2% | 22.6% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 13.5% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 15.7% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 9.6% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 16.1% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.2% | 17.4% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.6% | 92.4% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 96.5% | 94.4% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 94.4% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 27.6% | 13.5% | 14.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.5% | 37.2% | 17.3% |
| Christian | 34.9% | 46.2% | -11.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Purdy Meadow was 44.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.6% lower than the Sawley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Purdy Meadow has the 14th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Sawley and the 158th lowest crime rate of 376 local areas in Erewash .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Purdy Meadow, Nottingham, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2025-02-18 | £166,385 |
| 45 Purdy Meadow, Nottingham, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-10-21 | £168,434 |
| 38 Purdy Meadow, Nottingham, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-09-02 | £193,389 |
| 32 Purdy Meadow, Nottingham, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2024-05-17 | £171,343 |
| 31 Purdy Meadow, Nottingham, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2023-08-30 | £143,000 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sawley Infant and Nursery School Wilmot Street , Sawley NG10 3DQ | - not rated | 469 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sawley Junior School Wilmot Street , Sawley NG10 3DQ | - not rated | 469 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sawley Infant and Nursery School Wilmot Street , Sawley NG10 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 469 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sawley Junior School Wilmot Street , Sawley NG10 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 469 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovedale Primary School Dovedale Avenue , Long Eaton NG10 3HU | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Long Eaton School Thoresby Road , Long Eaton NG10 3NP | 2out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilsthorpe Community School Derby Road , Long Eaton NG10 4WT | - not rated | 2,195 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilsthorpe School Derby Road , Long Eaton NG10 4WT | 3out of 4 | 2,195 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Friesland School Nursery Avenue , NG10 5AF | - not rated | 4,234 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbrook Special School Thoresby Road , Long Eaton NG10 3NP | - not rated | 1,321 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanton Vale School Thoresby Road , Long Eaton NG10 3NP | - not rated | 1,611 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanton Vale School Thoresby Road , Long Eaton NG10 3NP | - not rated | 1,611 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Valley School Spring Valley , The Old Rectory DE72 3AU | - not rated | 1,852 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede Derby School 96 Draycott Road , Breaston DE72 3DB | - not rated | 2,056 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georges Tradition Group Limited | Unit 3, Cranfleet Way | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Inn | 29 Wilne Road | 855 yd | |
| The Nags Head | 1 Wilne Road | 985 yd | |
| The White Lion | 352 Tamworth Road | 1,052 yd | |
| Shaftesbury Social Club | 278 Tamworth Road | 1,054 yd | |
| Wilsthorpe Tavern | Wilsthorpe Road | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chips | 18 Beresford Road | 437 yd | |
| Sunny House | 14 Arnold Avenue | 965 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 4, Cranfleet Way | 980 yd | |
| Ocean City | Unit 1, Cranfleet Way | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, Draycott Road | 636 yd | |
| Lidl | Station Road | 965 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 5, Cranfleet Way | 980 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sawley Junior School WILMOT STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 530 yd |
| Sawley Community Centre SAWLEY MEMORIAL HALL AND COMMUNITY CENTRE SAWLEY MEMORIAL HALL AND COMMUNITY CENTRE DRAYCOTT ROAD | 649 yd | |
| Sawley Park Draycott Road | grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Dovedale Primary School DOVEDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 725 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 | 93.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.9% |
| 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 | 57.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.