Farm Avenue is in Hucknall, Nottingham and in Ashfield district. NG15 6SL 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 Farm Avenue, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 6SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG15 6SN, NG15 6SD, NG15 6SF, NG15 6SA, NG15 6SB, NG15 6SJ, NG15 6SE, NG15 6SH, NG15 6SQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG15 6SL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 52.3% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 51% | 47.7% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 34.4% | 35.3% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 45.4% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 9.6% | -4.6% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 38.6% | 41.3% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 42.6% | 38.1% | -4.5% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 14.3% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 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.
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 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.8% | 19.5% | -0.3% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 15.5% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 13.5% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 8.4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 18.7% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 21.5% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.7% | 93.3% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 98% | 95.1% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 95.1% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farm Avenue was 105.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.0% lower than the Hucknall Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Farm Avenue has the 35th highest crime rate of 116 local areas in Hucknall Central and the 136th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Farm Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,500 | 2024-12-13 | £89,880 |
| 16 Farm Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2024-06-14 | £171,556 |
| 1 Farm Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-06-14 | £236,525 |
| 19 Farm Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2023-03-13 | £101,500 |
| 4 Farm Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2022-12-02 | £246,399 |
NG15 6SL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 166 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hucknall Flying High Academy Shepherd Street , Hucknall NG15 6WU | 4out of 4 | 841 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holgate Primary and Nursery School High Leys Road , NG15 6EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Annie Holgate Junior School High Leys Road , Hucknall NG15 6EZ | - not rated | 1,366 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Annie Holgate Infant and Nursery School High Leys Road , Hucknall NG15 6EZ | - not rated | 1,366 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 | 949 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holgate Comprehensive School Hillcrest Drive , Hucknall NG15 6PX | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The National CofE Academy Annesley Road , Hucknall NG15 7DB | 3out of 4 | 2,716 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National School, A CofE Technology College Annesley Road , Hucknall NG15 7DB | - not rated | 2,716 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulwell Academy Hucknall Lane , NG6 8AQ | 2out of 4 | 3,322 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 | 5,426 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 | 3,781 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progression 2 Work Old Beauvale School , Beauvale NG16 2EZ | - not rated | 3,931 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee House Christian School Beauvale , NG16 2EZ | - not rated | 4,246 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Parkside School Chewton Street , Eastwood NG16 3HB | - not rated | 5,020 yd | Community 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 | 592 yd | |
| Keycraft Coffee Shop | The Aerodrome. Watnall Road | 747 yd | |
| Dini deli corner | 61 Nabbs Lane | 951 yd | |
| Squiggles Playden | Aerial Way | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Engine Rooms | Watnall Road | 685 yd | |
| Hucknall Town Football Club | Watnall Road | 870 yd | |
| Nabb Inn | Nabbs Lane | 950 yd | |
| Door 57 | 57 Nabbs Lane | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fryary | 20 Robin Hood Drive | 495 yd | |
| Muncheeze | 22 Robin Hood Drive | 495 yd | |
| Watnall Road Fish Bar | 280 Watnall Road | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Supermarket | Watnall Road | 957 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Leisure Centre CHRISTCHURCH ROAD | swimming pool | 211 yd |
| Nabbs Lane Recreation Ground STRATHMORE CLOSE | cycling, grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Rolls Royce Fitness Centre Hucknall THE PAVILION THE PAVILION WATNALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 839 yd |
| Holgate Academy HILLCREST DRIVE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 902 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 | 104.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.