Dorothy Avenue is in Sandiacre, Nottingham and in Derbyshire Dales district. NG10 5LH is located in the Sandiacre electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erewash. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dorothy Avenue, Sandiacre, Nottingham, NG10 5LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG10 5HT, NG10 5JH, NG10 5NW, NG10 5HX, NG10 5HS, NG10 5NU, NG10 5RB, NG10 5JJ, NG10 5RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG10 5LH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 48.2% | 47.3% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 51.8% | 52.7% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 | 29.5% | 34.2% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 42.3% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 10.2% | -4.9% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 9% | 9.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 39.5% | 41.2% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 34.1% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 19% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 4.4% | -3.3% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 32.5% | 19.9% | -12.6% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 8.7% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.7% | 15.3% | -6.4% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 10.7% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 17.9% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 25.5% | 12.2% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 100% | 93% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 98.5% | 92.9% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 4% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 91.6% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dorothy Avenue was 299.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 311.1% higher than the Derby Road West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dorothy Avenue has the 2nd highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Derby Road West and the 22nd highest crime rate of 377 local areas in Erewash .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% 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 Dorothy Avenue, Nottingham, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-09-27 | £241,658 |
| 47 Dorothy Avenue, Nottingham, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-12-09 | £188,102 |
| 24 Dorothy Avenue, Nottingham, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-09-30 | £207,317 |
| 14 Dorothy Avenue, Nottingham, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-03-12 | £218,910 |
| 16 Dorothy Avenue, Nottingham, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £179,950 | 2020-12-18 | £222,214 |
NG10 5LH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladycross Infant School Victoria Road , Sandiacre NG10 5JD | 4out of 4 | 200 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloudside Academy Stanton Road , Sandiacre NG10 5DE | 1out of 4 | 752 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Lilley Infant and Nursery School Halls Road , Stapleford NG9 7FS | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmoor Primary School Newstead Road , Long Eaton NG10 4JG | 3out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Spencer Academy Toton Lane , Stapleford NG9 7HB | 3out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friesland School Nursery Avenue , NG10 5AF | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Spencer Academy Arthur Mee Road , Stapleford NG9 7EW | 4out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilsthorpe School Derby Road , Long Eaton NG10 4WT | 3out of 4 | 2,305 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramcote College Moor Lane , Bramcote NG9 3GA | 3out of 4 | 3,654 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Long Eaton School Thoresby Road , Long Eaton NG10 3NP | 3out of 4 | 3,707 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OneSchool Global Uk Nottingham Campus Wellington Street , Long Eaton NG10 4HR | - not rated | 2,078 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenfield Special School Bracken Road , Long Eaton NG10 4DA | 3out of 4 | 2,357 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trent College Derby Road , Long Eaton NG10 4AD | - not rated | 2,630 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Valley School The Old Rectory, Risley Lane , Breaston DE72 3AU | - not rated | 3,210 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanton Vale School Thoresby Road , Long Eaton NG10 3NP | 3out of 4 | 3,654 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee House | 46 Derby Road | 99 yd | |
| The Cafe @ Infliction | 33 Hayworth Road | 239 yd | |
| Thai Legend | 10-12 Station Road | 279 yd | |
| Buonissima Aperitivo Bar | 14-16 Station Road | 279 yd | |
| LA Rock Restaurant | 4 Bridge Street | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricket Ground | Longmoor Lane | 111 yd | |
| Red Lion | Derby Road | 172 yd | |
| White Lion Inn | Derby Road | 172 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | Town Street | 423 yd | |
| Blue Bell | 36 Church Street | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandiacre Fish Bar | 36 Derby Road | 132 yd | |
| India Food2Go | 38 Derby Road | 132 yd | |
| Roll With It | 19 Derby Road | 172 yd | |
| Sergios Kebab and Pizza | 15 Derby Road | 172 yd | |
| Royal Chippy & Pizza | 39 Hayworth Road | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | Co-Op, Market Place, Derby Road | 169 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Local, 111 Derby Road | 934 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sandiacre Town Cricket Club (Longmoor Lane) LONGMOOR LANE | grass pitches | 115 yd |
| React Cross Training Studio (Closed) Derby Road | health and fitness suite | 154 yd |
| Cloudside Academy STANTON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 788 yd |
| Muscle Tone Gym 176A 176A DERBY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 823 yd |
| Friesland School NURSERY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 964 yd |
| St Giles Park Stanton Road | grass pitches | 992 yd |
| Sandiacre Friesland Sports Centre NURSERY AVENUE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 994 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 | 77.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.