Watnall Road is in Hucknall, Nottingham and in Ashfield district. NG15 6EP is located in the Hucknall West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sherwood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Watnall Road, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 6EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG15 6WF, NG15 6FP, NG15 6WD, NG15 6ER, NG15 6EG, NG15 6FZ, NG15 7LL, NG15 6FS, NG15 6GQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG15 6EP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.7% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.3% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 32.3% | 39.7% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 43.8% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 9% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 7% | 4.9% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 43.7% | 42.3% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 33.2% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 17.8% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 4% | 5.9% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 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 | 28.8% | 19.8% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 12.9% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 15.5% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 6.7% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.5% | 18% | 0.5% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 23.9% | 12.6% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 7.8% | 3.2% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.6% | 93.5% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 97.8% | 96.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 96.4% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 20.7% | 13.5% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.5% | 37.2% | 17.3% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Watnall Road was 333.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.1% higher than the Hucknall Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Watnall Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 115 local areas in Hucknall Central and the 23rd highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 321 Watnall Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-11-20 | £333,287 |
| 337 Watnall Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £387,500 | 2024-10-17 | £383,305 |
| 379 Watnall Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-06-28 | £162,918 |
| 303 Watnall Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-12-20 | £283,425 |
| 339 Watnall Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-09-14 | £366,675 |
NG15 6EP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hucknall Flying High Academy Shepherd Street , Hucknall NG15 6WU | - not rated | 619 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgewood Primary and Nursery School Edgewood Drive , Hucknall NG15 6HX | 3out of 4 | 650 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holgate Primary and Nursery School High Leys Road , NG15 6EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Butler's Hill Infant and Nursery School Broomhill Road , Hucknall NG15 6AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,816 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary and Nursery School Roberts Lane , Hucknall NG15 6LW | 3out of 4 | 1,899 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Holgate Academy Hillcrest Drive , Hucknall NG15 6PX | 2out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The National CofE Academy Annesley Road , Hucknall NG15 7DB | 3out of 4 | 2,633 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulwell Academy Hucknall Lane , NG6 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,834 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kimberley School Newdigate Street , Kimberley NG16 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 3,705 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Vale Academy Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | 1out of 4 | 3,958 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progression 2work Wrap-Around Learning Hub Greasley Beauvale School , Mill Road NG16 2EY | - not rated | 4,454 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keycraft Coffee Shop | The Aerodrome. Watnall Road | 303 yd | |
| Squiggles Playden | Aerial Way | 581 yd | |
| West Hucknall Baptist Church | 62-64 Ruffs Drive | 618 yd | |
| The Aerodrome Cafe | Watnall Road | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Engine Rooms | Watnall Road | 2 yd | |
| Hucknall Town Football Club | Watnall Road | 188 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watnall Road Fish Bar | 280 Watnall Road | 454 yd | |
| The Fryary | 20 Robin Hood Drive | 484 yd | |
| Muncheeze | 22 Robin Hood Drive | 484 yd | |
| 369 Chinese Takeaway | Watnall Road | 704 yd | |
| Pizza Town | Watnall Road | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Supermarket | Watnall Road | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rolls Royce Fitness Centre Hucknall THE PAVILION THE PAVILION WATNALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 310 yd |
| Nabbs Lane Recreation Ground STRATHMORE CLOSE | cycling, grass pitches | 604 yd |
| Hucknall Town Football Club WATNALL ROAD | grass pitches | 705 yd |
| Edgewood Leisure Centre CHRISTCHURCH ROAD | swimming pool | 867 yd |
| Holgate Academy HILLCREST DRIVE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 906 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 | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 1.7% |
| Median download speed | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.