Waterdown Road is in Clifton, Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG11 9JS 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 Waterdown Road, Clifton, Nottingham, NG11 9JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG11 9JU, NG11 9JR, NG11 9JW, NG11 9NH, NG11 9NG, NG11 9JY, NG11 9JT, NG11 9JQ, NG11 9LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG11 9JS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 48.1% | 49.4% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 51.9% | 50.6% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 9JS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% 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 | 36.6% | 44.7% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 38.6% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 7.7% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 5.3% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 43.3% | 44.8% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 35.7% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 14.3% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.8% | 25.5% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 15.8% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 13.8% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 15.8% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 20.2% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.4% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 92.6% | 86.9% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 85.9% 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 | 91.7% | 85.9% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 85.7% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 1.8% | -2.5% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.7% | 76.7% | -9.0% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterdown Road was 124.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.0% higher than the Clifton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waterdown Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Clifton East and the 343rd highest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Waterdown Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-04-03 | £185,000 |
| 75 Waterdown Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-09-04 | £198,627 |
| 81 Waterdown Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-05-10 | £154,549 |
| 65 Waterdown Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2016-02-12 | £195,926 |
| 89 Waterdown Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2015-09-25 | £176,074 |
NG11 9JS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitegate Primary and Nursery School Middle Fell Way , Clifton Estate NG11 9JQ | 2out of 4 | 239 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Glapton Academy Glapton Lane , Clifton NG11 8EA | 3out of 4 | 525 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School Listowel Crescent , Clifton NG11 9BH | 4out of 4 | 760 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Milford Academy Dungannon Road , Clifton Estate NG11 9BT | 3out of 4 | 865 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbank Primary and Nursery School Winscombe Mount , Clifton Estate NG11 9FP | 3out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnborough Spencer Academy Farnborough Road , NG11 8JW | 1out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilwell School Queens Road , Beeston NG9 5AL | 3out of 4 | 3,432 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Becket School The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY | 3out of 4 | 3,898 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The West Bridgford School Loughborough Road , West Bridgford NG2 7FA | 4out of 4 | 4,027 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF | 3out of 4 | 4,520 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,415 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CP Riverside School Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | 2out of 4 | 4,745 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Nottingham University Park , NG7 2RD | - not rated | 4,794 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdonalds Restaurants | 503 Clifton Lane | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Peacock | The Peacock Public House, Southchurch Drive | 554 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | The Royal British Legion, Donington Road | 666 yd | |
| The Crusader | The Crusader, Hartness Road | 701 yd | |
| Clifton All Whites Football Club | Clifton All Whites Football Club, 245 Green Lane | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Pizza | 90 Waterdown Road | 104 yd | |
| KFC Clifton Drive Thru | 501 Clifton Lane | 464 yd | |
| Kerry's Fish Bar | 182-184 Southchurch Drive | 600 yd | |
| Zara’s Pizza and Fish Bar | 360 Southchurch Drive | 631 yd | |
| Saveloyz | 640 Farnborough Road | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | Clifton Triangle, Green Lane | 398 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Supermarket, Green Lane | 428 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Clifton Service Station, Clifton Lane | 452 yd | |
| Farmfoods Freezer Centre | 178-180 Southchurch Drive | 600 yd | |
| Iceland | 252 Southchurch Drive | 600 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blessed Robert Widmerpool Academy LISTOWEL CRESCENT | 658 yd | |
| The Milford Academy DUNGANNON ROAD | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Clifton Leisure Centre SOUTHCHURCH DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 854 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 | 88.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.