Beech Close is in Edwalton, Nottingham and in Rushcliffe district. NG12 4BG 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 Beech Close, Edwalton, Nottingham, NG12 4BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG12 4AF, NG12 4DX, NG12 4BB, NG12 4AG, NG12 4BH, NG12 4AL, NG12 4AZ, NG12 4DF, NG12 4BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG12 4BG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.7% | 50.9% | 5.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 54.3% | 49.1% | -5.2% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 4BG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.2% 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 | 20.6% | 25.8% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.7% | 52.2% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 8.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7.7% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 12.8% | 13.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
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 | 41.8% | 53% | 11.2% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 28.8% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 13.5% | -5.3% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.3% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 21.7% | 14.8% | -6.9% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 9.8% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 11.5% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 9.8% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 9.8% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.3% | 39.9% | 1.6% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 1.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 95.2% | 85.3% | -9.9% | 81.4% | 3.9% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 88.9% 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 | 91.3% | 88.9% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 5.5% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 89.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 6.5% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beech Close was 26.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.9% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beech Close has the 49th lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Abbey and the 149th lowest crime rate of 372 local areas in Rushcliffe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 135.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Beech Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-05-27 | £463,439 |
| 19 Beech Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £261,000 | 2018-06-29 | £350,955 |
| 27 Beech Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2016-06-27 | £372,907 |
| 19 Beech Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2016-06-21 | £337,170 |
| 4 Beech Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2016-03-09 | £337,894 |
NG12 4BG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 4BG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 67 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwalton Primary School Wellin Lane , Edwalton NG12 4AS | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosecliffe Spencer Academy 73 Rose Way , Edwalton NG12 4JE | - not rated | 866 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesse Gray Primary School Musters Road , West Bridgford NG2 7DD | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School Tewkesbury Close , NG2 5NH | 3out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Bridgford Junior School Exchange Road , West Bridgford NG2 6DB | 4out of 4 | 1,453 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 | 490 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The West Bridgford School Loughborough Road , West Bridgford NG2 7FA | 4out of 4 | 1,706 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Becket School The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY | 3out of 4 | 3,130 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF | 3out of 4 | 3,348 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Spencer Academy Farnborough Road , NG11 8JW | 1out of 4 | 3,602 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 | 5,073 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 | 5,159 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 | 3,018 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumtree School Church Hill , Plumtree NG12 5ND | - not rated | 3,505 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nethergate Academy Swansdowne Drive , Clifton NG11 8HX | 4out of 4 | 3,860 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CP Riverside School Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | 2out of 4 | 4,122 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Soup Academy 14 High Pavement , NG1 1HN | 4out of 4 | 4,881 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 | 232 yd | |
| Vidab Ltd | 30 Green Acre, Edwalton | 522 yd | |
| Edwalton Golf Course | Course Grounds, Edwalton Golf Club | 798 yd | |
| Lulu-B | Lulu B, 26 Hilton Crescent | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadow Covert | Alford Road, Edwalton | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Lateshop | The Cooperative, 6 - 12 Hilton Crescent | 928 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alford Road Playing Field MELTON GARDENS | grass pitches | 586 yd |
| Rushcliffe School BOUNDARY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 611 yd |
| Rushcliffe Leisure Centre (Closed) Boundary Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 662 yd |
| Edwalton Primary School WELLIN LANE | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Edwalton Golf Centre EDWALTON GOLF CLUB EDWALTON GOLF CLUB WELLIN LANE | golf | 844 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 218.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.