Willow Avenue is in Hucknall, Nottingham and in Ashfield district. NG15 6HW 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 Willow Avenue, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 6HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG15 6JE, NG15 6FY, NG15 6SQ, NG15 6HX, NG15 6SS, NG15 6SB, NG15 6JD, NG15 6JF, NG15 6RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG15 6HW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 51.4% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48.6% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NG15 6HW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.2% | 53% | 15.8% | 37.9% | 15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 31.2% | -9.6% | 44.2% | -13.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 8.1% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 3.6% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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% | 48.6% | 7.6% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 33.2% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 11% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 9% | 4.6% | -4.4% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
In the area around NG15 6HW this area, 32.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 12.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48% | 32.7% | -15.3% | 18.2% | 14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 18% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 17.6% | 5.9% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 15.1% | 7.9% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 9% | 12.2% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -21.6% |
| Other | 4% | 0.4% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.9% 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 | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.9% | 91.9% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 10.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 96.6% | 96.2% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 96.2% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 29.8% | 13.5% | 16.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 72.3% | 37.2% | 35.1% |
| Christian | 23.7% | 46.2% | -22.5% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willow Avenue was 61.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.5% lower than the Hucknall Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Willow Avenue has the 56th lowest crime rate of 115 local areas in Hucknall Central and the 201st lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Willow Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-07-31 | £185,739 |
| 16 Willow Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-05-09 | £196,954 |
| 33 Willow Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2021-03-26 | £168,897 |
| 22 Willow Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-02-05 | £181,846 |
| 14 Willow Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-12-10 | £154,141 |
The percentage of student residents living in NG15 6HW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Primary and Nursery School Edgewood Drive , Hucknall NG15 6HX | 3out of 4 | 158 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hucknall Flying High Academy Shepherd Street , Hucknall NG15 6WU | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holgate Primary and Nursery School High Leys Road , NG15 6EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary and Nursery School Roberts Lane , Hucknall NG15 6LW | 3out of 4 | 1,707 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Butler's Hill Infant and Nursery School Broomhill Road , Hucknall NG15 6AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,218 yd | Community school | 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 | 745 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The National CofE Academy Annesley Road , Hucknall NG15 7DB | 3out of 4 | 2,453 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulwell Academy Hucknall Lane , NG6 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,406 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kimberley School Newdigate Street , Kimberley NG16 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 3,783 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Vale Academy Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | 1out of 4 | 4,524 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 | 4,093 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hucknall Baptist Church | 62-64 Ruffs Drive | 293 yd | |
| Dini deli corner | 61 Nabbs Lane | 739 yd | |
| Keycraft Coffee Shop | The Aerodrome. Watnall Road | 755 yd | |
| Squiggles Playden | Aerial Way | 833 yd | |
| The Aerodrome Cafe | Watnall Road | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Engine Rooms | Watnall Road | 576 yd | |
| Hucknall Town Football Club | Watnall Road | 731 yd | |
| Nabb Inn | Nabbs Lane | 738 yd | |
| Door 57 | 57 Nabbs Lane | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fryary | 20 Robin Hood Drive | 210 yd | |
| Muncheeze | 22 Robin Hood Drive | 210 yd | |
| Watnall Road Fish Bar | 280 Watnall Road | 629 yd | |
| 369 Chinese Takeaway | Watnall Road | 848 yd | |
| Pizza Town | Watnall Road | 848 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Leisure Centre CHRISTCHURCH ROAD | swimming pool | 364 yd |
| Nabbs Lane Recreation Ground STRATHMORE CLOSE | cycling, grass pitches | 468 yd |
| Holgate Academy HILLCREST DRIVE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 613 yd |
| Rolls Royce Fitness Centre Hucknall THE PAVILION THE PAVILION WATNALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 823 yd |
| Hucknall Town Football Club WATNALL ROAD | grass pitches | 849 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 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.