Orford Avenue is in Clifton, Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG11 8GG is located in the Clifton East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orford Avenue, Clifton, Nottingham, NG11 8GG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG11 8GW, NG11 8FY, NG11 8GY, NG11 8GU, NG11 8GX, NG11 8GH, NG11 8GR, NG11 8GT, NG11 8FW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG11 8GG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46% | 50.8% | 4.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 54% | 49.2% | -4.8% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NG11 8GG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% 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 | 44.2% | 44.6% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 40.6% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 7.6% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 3.6% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 42.6% | 47.6% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 33.5% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 13.7% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 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.
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 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.8% | 23.4% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 11.3% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 13.3% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 6.5% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.3% | 22.2% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 21% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.4% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.7% 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 | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 90.3% | 82.7% | -7.6% | 81.4% | 1.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 83.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 83.3% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 6.1% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 7.4% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 82.7% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 7% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 2.6% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 5.4% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.6% | 37.2% | 18.4% |
| Christian | 31.9% | 46.2% | -14.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orford Avenue was 592.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 376.8% higher than the Clifton East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Orford Avenue has the 2nd highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Clifton East and the 33rd highest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 220.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Orford Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-10-11 | £208,784 |
| 22 Orford Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-07-09 | £272,647 |
| 23 Orford Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-05-17 | £228,571 |
| 24 Orford Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2018-04-06 | £212,059 |
| 24 Orford Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2006-08-09 | £190,070 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 3,326 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB | - not rated | 5,244 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 5,329 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinkhill Primary School Greencroft , Clifton Estate NG11 8EY | - not rated | 326 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovecote Primary and Nursery School Greencroft , NG11 8EY | - not rated | 326 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooksby Primary and Nursery School Greencroft , Clifton Estate NG11 8EY | - not rated | 470 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greencroft Primary School Greencroft , Clifton Estate NG11 8EY | - not rated | 470 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glapton Primary and Nursery School Glapton Lane , Clifton NG11 8EA | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnborough School Technology College Farnborough Road , Clifton NG11 8JW | - not rated | 871 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Academy Farnborough Road , Clifton NG11 8JW | - not rated | 871 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Spencer Academy Farnborough Road , Clifton NG11 8JW | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairham Community College Farnborough Road , Clifton NG11 9AE | - not rated | 2,133 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Becket School The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY | 3out of 4 | 2,252 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 4,691 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 4,691 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 4,691 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 5,218 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nethergate Academy Swansdowne Drive , Clifton NG11 8HX | 4out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nethergate School Swansdowne Drive , Clifton NG11 8HX | - not rated | 1,341 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parrs Training Centre The Parrs , Beeston NG9 1PJ | - not rated | 2,096 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CP Riverside School Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | 3out of 4 | 3,090 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Channeling Positivity Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | - not rated | 3,170 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Centre | 2 Southchurch Drive | 549 yd | |
| NTU Food | Nottingham Trent University Clifton Campus, Clifton Lane | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Village Cricket Club | Nottingham Trent University Clifton Campus, Clifton Lane | 766 yd | |
| The Point Bar & Diner | Nottingham Trent University Clifton Campus, Clifton Lane | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prima Pizza | 2-4 Orford Avenue | 80 yd | |
| Clifton Spice | 12 Varney Road | 512 yd | |
| Juice 4 U | 6 Varney Road | 512 yd | |
| Clifton Cobs | 28 Southchurch Drive | 549 yd | |
| Shaks | 22 Southchurch Drive | 549 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Westwood Sports Centre CLIFTON CAMPUS CLIFTON CAMPUS CLIFTON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts | 748 yd |
| Farnborough Academy Sports Centre FARNBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 886 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.