Water Lane is in Radcliffe On Trent, Nottingham and in Rushcliffe district. NG12 2DB is located in the Radcliffe on Trent electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rushcliffe. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Water Lane, Radcliffe On Trent, Nottingham, NG12 2DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG12 2BZ, NG12 2ET, NG12 2BN, NG12 2JY, NG12 2BL, NG12 2BE, NG12 2AY, NG12 2FB, NG12 2BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG12 2DB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.4% | 51.8% | -6.6% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 41.6% | 48.2% | 6.6% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 24.5% | 34.1% | 9.6% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.5% | 26.8% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -17.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 17.3% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| Widowed | 29% | 16.8% | -12.2% | 6.1% | 10.7% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.3% | 42.2% | 6.9% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 25.9% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -7.7% |
| Fair health | 20.8% | 23.9% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 11.2% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 7.2% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 33.6% | 25.3% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 8% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 12.4% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.2% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 13.3% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 30.2% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| White | 97.8% | 95.7% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 95.9% | 95.2% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 94.5% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Water Lane was 195.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 1150.8% higher than the Newton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Water Lane has the highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Newton and the 16th highest crime rate of 372 local areas in Rushcliffe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Water Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-03-19 | £372,560 |
| 9 Water Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-10-13 | £215,091 |
| 15 Water Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £281,655 | 2023-04-14 | £303,517 |
| 7 Water Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-03-24 | £352,610 |
| 7 Water Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-06-30 | £355,745 |
NG12 2DB 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NG12 2DB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radcliffe-on-Trent Junior School Cropwell Road , Radcliffe-on-Trent NG12 2FS | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Radcliffe-on-Trent Infant and Nursery School Bingham Road , Radcliffe-on-Trent NG12 2FU | 3out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherfield Primary School Chandos Street , Netherfield NG4 2LR | 1out of 4 | 3,299 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Vale Road , Colwick NG4 2ED | 3out of 4 | 3,650 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotgrave CofE Primary School The Cross , Cotgrave NG12 3HS | 3out of 4 | 4,158 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Nottinghamshire Academy Glebe Lane, Off Cropwell Road , Radcliffe on Trent NG12 2FQ | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton le Willows Academy Wood Lane , Gedling NG4 4AA | 3out of 4 | 4,041 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Academy Greenwood Road , NG3 7EB | 3out of 4 | 4,892 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venture Learning 19A Forester Street , Netherfield NG4 2LJ | - not rated | 3,167 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Lea School Owthorpe Road , NG12 3PA | 3out of 4 | 4,652 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Iona School 310 Sneinton Dale , Sneinton NG3 7DN | - not rated | 5,434 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys Church | St Marys Hall, Main Road | 240 yd | |
| Piano | Cafe Piano, 7A Main Road | 291 yd | |
| Costa | Costa Coffee, 3 Main Road | 291 yd | |
| The Atrium Bar And Kitchen | NatWest, 30 Main Road | 345 yd | |
| The Humble Cat | 11 Shelford Road, Radcliffe On Trent | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chestnut | Main Road, Radcliffe On Trent | 133 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak, Main Road | 291 yd | |
| Yard Of Ale | 1 Walkers Yard, Radcliffe On Trent | 429 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbados | 8A Shelford Road, Radcliffe On Trent | 364 yd | |
| 2 Main Street | Radcliffe Fish Bar, 2 Main Road | 379 yd | |
| Indian Nights | 10 Main Road, Radcliffe On Trent | 380 yd | |
| Zhans | 22 Main Road, Radcliffe On Trent | 380 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 5 Shelford Road, Radcliffe On Trent | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Well Pharmacy | Davies Chemists, 22A Main Road | 380 yd | |
| Co-op Food | The Cooperative Food, 32 Main Road | 380 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wharf Lane Recreation Ground WHARF LANE | grass pitches | 284 yd |
| Radcliffe On Trent Junior School CROPWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Easyfit Gym (Closed) Bingham Road | health and fitness suite | 684 yd |
| South Nottingham Academy And Sixth Form CROPWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 774 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 78.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 328 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.91 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.