Nicker Hill is in Keyworth, Nottingham and in Rushcliffe district. NG12 5GD is located in the Keyworth & Wolds electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rushcliffe. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nicker Hill, Keyworth, Nottingham, NG12 5GD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG12 5HG, NG12 5HF, NG12 5GA, NG12 5HH, NG12 5HA, NG12 5GB, NG12 5FW, NG12 5HL, NG12 5HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG12 5GD has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 48.6% | 49% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 51.4% | 51% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 5GD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.1% 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% | 20% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -17.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.9% | 64.1% | 3.2% | 44.2% | 19.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 6.9% | -1.7% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.8%) 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 | 48.9% | 54.5% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 35.3% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 6.8% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 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.
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 44.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.4% | 10.1% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 6.5% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 14.2% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 16.6% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 37% | 44.9% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 11.1% |
| Other | 4.9% | 3.2% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.1% | 94.9% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 92.6% | 92.5% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 5.1% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 92.6% | 92.5% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.3% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 76.7% | 14.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nicker Hill was 3.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.6% lower than the Bunny average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Nicker Hill has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Bunny and the 13th lowest crime rate of 372 local areas in Rushcliffe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Nicker Hill, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,450,000 | 2021-06-29 | £1,773,513 |
| 6 Nicker Hill, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2019-05-31 | £522,593 |
| 12 Nicker Hill, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2016-09-12 | £842,418 |
| 4 Nicker Hill, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2015-01-09 | £650,624 |
| 14 Nicker Hill, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £402,000 | 2012-09-03 | £717,426 |
NG12 5GD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 5GD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossdale Primary School Crossdale Drive , Keyworth NG12 5HP | 4out of 4 | 508 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyworth Primary and Nursery School Nottingham Road , Keyworth NG12 5FB | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Brook Primary School Willow Brook , Keyworth NG12 5BB | 3out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tollerton Primary School Burnside Grove , Tollerton NG12 4ET | 4out of 4 | 2,776 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bunny CofE Primary School Church Street , Bunny NG11 6QW | 3out of 4 | 4,399 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form Church Drive , Keyworth NG12 5FF | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushcliffe Spencer Academy Boundary Road , West Bridgford NG2 7BW | 4out of 4 | 5,271 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumtree School Church Hill , Plumtree NG12 5ND | - not rated | 1,410 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Lea School Owthorpe Road , NG12 3PA | 3out of 4 | 4,621 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Geological Survey Staff Restaurant | Kingsley Dunham Centre, Nicker Hill | 262 yd | |
| Keyworth Sports Ass | Keyworth United Football Club, Platt Lane | 504 yd | |
| Sophia's | Sophias, 77 Wolds Drive | 572 yd | |
| Keyworth Young Peoples Centre | Keyworth Youth Centre, Church Drive | 778 yd | |
| Aspire4Fitness | Debdale Lane Trading Estate, Debdale Lane | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill | 103 Nottingham Road, Keyworth | 506 yd | |
| The Pear Tree | The Windmill, 103 Nottingham Road | 592 yd | |
| Windmill | The Windmill, 103 Nottingham Road | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmine House | 87 Wolds Drive, Keyworth | 572 yd | |
| Keyworth Fish Bar | 79 Wolds Drive, Keyworth | 572 yd | |
| Mario's Pizza | 93 Wolds Drive, Keyworth | 572 yd | |
| Plumtrees | 99 Nottingham Road, Keyworth | 753 yd | |
| The Bridge Notts CIC | Keyworth Youth Centre, Church Drive | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 100 - 102 Nottingham Road | 728 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Keyworth United Community Football Club SHELTON COTTAGE SHELTON COTTAGE PLATT LANE | grass pitches | 532 yd |
| Crossdale Drive Primary School CROSSDALE DRIVE | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Keyworth Leisure Centre CHURCH DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 768 yd |
| East Midlands Education Trust Church Drive | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Keyworth Primary And Nursery School NOTTINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| Rectory Playing Field (Closed) ASHLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Aspire4Fitness Debdale Lane | health and fitness suite | 992 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 229.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.