Watnall Road is in Hucknall, Nottingham and in Ashfield district. NG15 6ER 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 6ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG15 6EG, NG15 6EP, NG15 6WD, NG15 6HQ, NG15 6FZ, NG15 7LL, NG15 6HP, NG15 6FP, NG15 6JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG15 6ER 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 247.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.5% higher than the Hucknall Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Watnall Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 116 local areas in Hucknall Central and the 34th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 316 Watnall Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2026-02-20 | £376,230 |
| 304 Watnall Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2024-11-28 | £286,436 |
| 302 Watnall Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-08-23 | £309,339 |
| 346 Watnall Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-01-24 | £298,838 |
| 344 Watnall Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-07-02 | £311,570 |
NG15 6ER 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 | 4out of 4 | 750 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgewood Primary and Nursery School Edgewood Drive , Hucknall NG15 6HX | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holgate Primary and Nursery School High Leys Road , NG15 6EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Annie Holgate Junior School High Leys Road , Hucknall NG15 6EZ | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Annie Holgate Infant and Nursery School High Leys Road , Hucknall NG15 6EZ | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Holgate Academy Nabbs Lane , Hucknall NG15 6HB | 2out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holgate Comprehensive School Hillcrest Drive , Hucknall NG15 6PX | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The National CofE Academy Annesley Road , Hucknall NG15 7DB | 3out of 4 | 2,509 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National School, A CofE Technology College Annesley Road , Hucknall NG15 7DB | - not rated | 2,509 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulwell Academy Hucknall Lane , NG6 8AQ | 2out of 4 | 2,803 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 5,118 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 5,395 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bestwood Village School School Walk , Bestwood Village NG6 8UU | - not rated | 3,081 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progression 2 Work Old Beauvale School , Beauvale NG16 2EZ | - not rated | 4,613 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee House Christian School Beauvale , NG16 2EZ | - not rated | 4,930 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keycraft Coffee Shop | The Aerodrome. Watnall Road | 437 yd | |
| Squiggles Playden | Aerial Way | 465 yd | |
| West Hucknall Baptist Church | 62-64 Ruffs Drive | 517 yd | |
| The Aerodrome Cafe | Watnall Road | 576 yd | |
| Hucknall United Reformed Church | Farleys Grove | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Engine Rooms | Watnall Road | 137 yd | |
| Hucknall Town Football Club | Watnall Road | 204 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watnall Road Fish Bar | 280 Watnall Road | 321 yd | |
| The Fryary | 20 Robin Hood Drive | 399 yd | |
| Muncheeze | 22 Robin Hood Drive | 399 yd | |
| 369 Chinese Takeaway | Watnall Road | 576 yd | |
| Pizza Town | Watnall Road | 576 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 | 439 yd |
| Nabbs Lane Recreation Ground STRATHMORE CLOSE | cycling, grass pitches | 479 yd |
| Hucknall Town Football Club WATNALL ROAD | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Holgate Academy HILLCREST DRIVE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 784 yd |
| Edgewood Leisure Centre CHRISTCHURCH ROAD | swimming pool | 861 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 | 225 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.