Rivermead is in Cotgrave, Nottingham and in Rushcliffe district. NG12 3LQ is located in the Cotgrave electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rushcliffe. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rivermead, Cotgrave, Nottingham, NG12 3LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG12 3LP, NG12 3LT, NG12 3JY, NG12 3LR, NG12 3LS, NG12 3LB, NG12 3LA, NG12 3JZ, NG12 3LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG12 3LQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 51.4% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 52.6% | 48.6% | -4.0% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 30.8% | 31.2% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 48.1% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 10.4% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 4% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 41.3% | 46.5% | 5.2% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 35.3% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 11.6% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.8% | 20.8% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.2% | 11.2% | -10.0% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 13.5% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 17.8% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 24.7% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 6.8% | 5.4% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.4% | 96.4% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 98.1% | 93.9% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 93.9% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.7% | 37.2% | 12.5% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rivermead was 9.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.4% lower than the Cotgrave average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rivermead has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Cotgrave and the 39th lowest crime rate of 372 local areas in Rushcliffe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Rivermead, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,729 | 2024-10-09 | £210,434 |
| 34 Rivermead, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-02-09 | £254,489 |
| 8 Rivermead, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-05-31 | £189,673 |
| 22 Rivermead, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,500 | 2022-04-29 | £236,116 |
| 34 Rivermead, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2016-12-14 | £201,905 |
NG12 3LQ 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotgrave Candleby Lane School Candleby Lane , Cotgrave NG12 3JG | 4out of 4 | 318 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotgrave CofE Primary School The Cross , Cotgrave NG12 3HS | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cropwell Bishop Primary School Stockwell Lane , Cropwell Bishop NG12 3BX | 4out of 4 | 4,011 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Radcliffe-on-Trent Junior School Cropwell Road , Radcliffe-on-Trent NG12 2FS | 3out of 4 | 4,050 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 | 4,329 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 4,182 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Lea School Owthorpe Road , NG12 3PA | 3out of 4 | 569 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumtree School Church Hill , Plumtree NG12 5ND | - not rated | 4,746 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strezza | 1 Cotgrave Shopping Centre, Candleby Lane | 315 yd | |
| Pig And Pudding | 1 Bingham Road, Cotgrave | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Manvers Arms | Manvers Arms, The Cross | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Express | Cantonese Express, 7 Cotgrave Shopping Centre | 299 yd | |
| Cotgrave Fish Bar | The Fish Bar, 10 Cotgrave Shopping Centre | 299 yd | |
| Gurkha Spice | 8 Cotgrave Shopping Centre, Candleby Lane | 447 yd | |
| Roasts2Go | Sweet Surrender Ltd, Unit 22 | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | Co Op Retail Services Limited, Cotgrave Shopping Centre | 299 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 3 Bingham Road | 456 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cotgrave Welfare Social Club COTGRAVE COMMUNITY CENTRE COTGRAVE COMMUNITY CENTRE WOODVIEW | grass pitches | 279 yd |
| Cotgrave Leisure Centre WOODVIEW | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 279 yd |
| Candleby Lane School CANDLEBY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 363 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 | 79.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.