The Watermeadows is in Long Eaton, Nottingham and in Erewash district. NG10 3QQ is located in the Derby Road West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erewash. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Watermeadows, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 3QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG10 3QF, NG10 3QB, NG10 3QE, NG10 3QA, NG10 3QG, NG10 3QR, NG10 3QS, NG10 3QD, NG10 4AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG10 3QQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 53.8% | 49.8% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 46.2% | 50.2% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NG10 3QQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.1% | 15.7% | -2.4% | 37.9% | -22.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.7% | 66.4% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 22.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 10.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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 | 41% | 44.7% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 37.7% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 14.4% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 22.2% | 21.1% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 9.4% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 13% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 12.6% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 33.6% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 7.3% | 4% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 11.5% | 13.8% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 10.7% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 82.6% | 82.6% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
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 | 88.9% | 91.4% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 6.7% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 91.4% | 2.9% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 0% | -7.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.4% | 76.7% | 14.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22% | 37.2% | -15.2% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Hindu | 10.2% | 1.7% | 8.5% |
| Sikh | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Watermeadows was 22.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.0% lower than the Breaston average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
The Watermeadows has the 15th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Breaston and the 75th lowest crime rate of 377 local areas in Erewash .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 The Watermeadows, Nottingham, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-05-03 | £273,557 |
| 12 The Watermeadows, Nottingham, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-01-26 | £353,208 |
| 2 The Watermeadows, Nottingham, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £269,950 | 2018-02-08 | £356,694 |
| 9 The Watermeadows, Nottingham, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2017-12-14 | £444,334 |
| 6 The Watermeadows, Nottingham, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2016-05-13 | £316,404 |
NG10 3QQ 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 retired residents living in NG10 3QQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 50% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 112 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parklands Infant and Nursery School Derby Road , Long Eaton NG10 4BJ | 4out of 4 | 717 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Junior School Derby Road , Long Eaton NG10 4BJ | 3out of 4 | 754 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovedale Primary School Dovedale Avenue , Long Eaton NG10 3HU | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy Bracken Road , Long Eaton NG10 4DA | 4out of 4 | 898 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Firfield Primary School Firfield Avenue , Breaston DE72 3EG | 3out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilsthorpe School Derby Road , Long Eaton NG10 4WT | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Long Eaton School Thoresby Road , Long Eaton NG10 3NP | 3out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Friesland School Nursery Avenue , NG10 5AF | 3out of 4 | 2,974 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Spencer Academy Arthur Mee Road , Stapleford NG9 7EW | 4out of 4 | 3,554 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilwell School Queens Road , Beeston NG9 5AL | 3out of 4 | 5,073 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brackenfield Special School Bracken Road , Long Eaton NG10 4DA | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trent College Derby Road , Long Eaton NG10 4AD | - not rated | 875 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanton Vale School Thoresby Road , Long Eaton NG10 3NP | 3out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Valley School The Old Rectory, Risley Lane , Breaston DE72 3AU | - not rated | 1,417 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Uk Nottingham Campus Wellington Street , Long Eaton NG10 4HR | - not rated | 1,502 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Park Leisure Centre | Wilsthorpe Road | 210 yd | |
| Georges Tradition Group Limited | Unit 3, Cranfleet Way | 599 yd | |
| West Perk Cafe | West Perk Cafe, West Park, Wilsthorpe Road | 996 yd | |
| Hope Long Eaton Breakfast Club at Petersham Hall | Petersham Hall, 95 Grasmere Road | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Eaton Rugby Football Club, Club House | West Park, Wilsthorpe Road | 210 yd | |
| Sawley Cricket Club | The Bill Camm Pavilion, West Park, Wilsthorpe Road | 210 yd | |
| Eaton Farm | Wilsthorpe Road | 230 yd | |
| Wilsthorpe Tavern | Wilsthorpe Road | 874 yd | |
| Appletree Caterers | Long Eaton Masonic Lodge, 23 Elm Avenue | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 4, Cranfleet Way | 599 yd | |
| Ocean City | Unit 1, Cranfleet Way | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Unit 5, Cranfleet Way | 599 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Park Wilsthorpe Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 473 yd |
| West Park Leisure Centre (Long Eaton) WILSTHORPE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 542 yd |
| Brackenfield Special School BRACKEN ROAD | grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Harrington Junior School DERBY ROAD | grass pitches | 708 yd |
| Wilsthorpe Community School Derby Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Trent College DERBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 832 yd |
| Dovedale Primary School DOVEDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy BRACKEN ROAD | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Stanton Vale School THORESBY ROAD | 1,039 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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 | 52.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.3 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.