Melton Road is in Edwalton, Nottingham and in Rushcliffe district. NG12 4AG is located in the Edwalton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rushcliffe. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Melton Road, Edwalton, Nottingham, NG12 4AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG12 4DX, NG12 4DF, NG12 4AF, NG12 4DT, NG12 4BG, NG12 4BH, NG12 4BQ, NG12 4HE, NG12 4HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG12 4AG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.7% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.3% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NG12 4AG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.8% | 24.4% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.8% | 67.4% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 23.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -7.2% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 63% | 62.3% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 13.9% |
| Good health | 27% | 26.3% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 8.7% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
In the area around NG12 4AG this area, 7.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 56.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.3% | 7.8% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 4.3% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 11.2% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 17.1% | 2.2% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 54% | 56.2% | 2.2% | 33.8% | 22.4% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 9.7% | 10.5% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 7.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 84.3% | 80.3% | -4.0% | 81.4% | -1.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 90.9% | 88.4% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 88.7% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 0% | -8.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.7% | 76.7% | 16.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Hindu | 6% | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melton Road was 47.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.1% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Melton Road has the 31st highest crime rate of 102 local areas in Abbey and the 121st highest crime rate of 372 local areas in Rushcliffe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 46.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 Melton Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2023-10-10 | £1,075,453 |
| 244 Melton Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,210,000 | 2022-02-08 | £1,358,708 |
| The Garden Lodge 252 Melton Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-03-05 | £505,608 |
| Plot B Melton Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2020-02-10 | £1,039,125 |
| Plot A Melton Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2020-02-10 | £842,638 |
NG12 4AG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NG12 4AG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 4AG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
The percentage of student residents living in NG12 4AG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosecliffe Spencer Academy 73 Rose Way , Edwalton NG12 4JE | - not rated | 701 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesse Gray Primary School Musters Road , West Bridgford NG2 7DD | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edwalton Primary School Wellin Lane , Edwalton NG12 4AS | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School Tewkesbury Close , NG2 5NH | 3out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Bridgford Junior School Exchange Road , West Bridgford NG2 6DB | 4out of 4 | 1,496 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushcliffe Spencer Academy Boundary Road , West Bridgford NG2 7BW | 4out of 4 | 388 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The West Bridgford School Loughborough Road , West Bridgford NG2 7FA | 4out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Becket School The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY | 3out of 4 | 3,042 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF | 3out of 4 | 3,293 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Spencer Academy Farnborough Road , NG11 8JW | 1out of 4 | 3,427 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 5,096 yd | Further education | Yes | 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 | 5,267 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayfield House Care of: Nottinghamshire County Council , County Hall NG2 7QP | - not rated | 3,032 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumtree School Church Hill , Plumtree NG12 5ND | - not rated | 3,535 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nethergate Academy Swansdowne Drive , Clifton NG11 8HX | 4out of 4 | 3,678 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CP Riverside School Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | 2out of 4 | 4,068 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Soup Academy 14 High Pavement , NG1 1HN | 4out of 4 | 4,898 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwalton Coffee & Snack Bar | 38 Earlswood Drive, Edwalton | 389 yd | |
| Vidab Ltd | 30 Green Acre, Edwalton | 706 yd | |
| Edwalton Golf Course | Course Grounds, Edwalton Golf Club | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadow Covert | Alford Road, Edwalton | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Lateshop | The Cooperative, 6 - 12 Hilton Crescent | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rushcliffe School BOUNDARY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 505 yd |
| Rushcliffe Leisure Centre (Closed) Boundary Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 550 yd |
| Alford Road Playing Field MELTON GARDENS | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Edwalton Primary School WELLIN LANE | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Edwalton Golf Centre EDWALTON GOLF CLUB EDWALTON GOLF CLUB WELLIN LANE | golf | 977 yd |
| Jesse Gray Primary School MUSTERS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,053 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 | 52.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 52.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 52.9% |
| 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.