Airfield Way is in Hucknall, Nottingham and in Ashfield district. NG15 6WZ is located in the Hucknall West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sherwood. This postcode has been in use since 2018-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Airfield Way, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 6WZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG15 6WW, NG15 6WR, NG15 6WQ, NG15 6WS, NG15 6WY, NG15 6WH, NG15 6WT, NG6 8UR, NG15 6WN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG15 6WZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 47.8% | 48.6% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 52.2% | 51.4% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NG15 6WZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% 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 | 26.6% | 34.9% | 8.3% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.8% | 55.3% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 11.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 6.4% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 1% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (93.4%) 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 | 44.9% | 64.7% | 19.8% | 48.4% | 16.3% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 28.7% | -8.6% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 5.1% | -6.6% | 12.7% | -7.6% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 0.9% | -4.2% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 6WZ this area, 8.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 44.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.3% | 8.2% | -21.1% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 4.8% | -11.6% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 20.8% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 4.8% | -1.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 17.1% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 44.4% | 29.9% | 33.8% | 10.6% |
| Other | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 10% | 10.0% | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.4% | 80.2% | -19.2% | 81.4% | -1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 89.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.8% | 89.7% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 89.7% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.3% | 37.2% | 18.1% |
| Christian | 40% | 46.2% | -6.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Airfield Way was 72.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.8% lower than the Hucknall Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Airfield Way has the 52nd highest crime rate of 116 local areas in Hucknall Central and the 196th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Airfield Way, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,250 | 2026-02-20 | £396,279 |
| 20 Airfield Way, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2026-01-16 | £412,896 |
| 47 Airfield Way, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2026-01-07 | £448,143 |
| 4 Airfield Way, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2025-12-12 | £442,782 |
| 56 Airfield Way, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2025-11-28 | £100,796 |
NG15 6WZ 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 | 174 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 415 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgewood Primary and Nursery School Edgewood Drive , Hucknall NG15 6HX | 3out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rufford Junior School Hoewood Road , Bulwell NG6 8LF | - not rated | 1,825 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rufford Infant School Hoewood Road , Bulwell NG6 8LE | - not rated | 1,982 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rufford Primary and Nursery School Hoewood Road , NG6 8LE | 3out of 4 | 1,982 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 | 2,042 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holgate Comprehensive School Hillcrest Drive , Hucknall NG15 6PX | - not rated | 2,082 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulwell Academy Hucknall Lane , NG6 8AQ | 2out of 4 | 2,389 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The River Leen School Hucknall Lane , Bulwell NG6 8AQ | - not rated | 2,509 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulwell Academy Squires Avenue , NG6 8HG | - not rated | 2,533 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,249 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 4,999 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 | 3,573 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progression 2 Work Old Beauvale School , Beauvale NG16 2EZ | - not rated | 4,227 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee House Christian School Beauvale , NG16 2EZ | - not rated | 4,544 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Crescent School Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG | - not rated | 4,856 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Parkside School Chewton Street , Eastwood NG16 3HB | - not rated | 5,202 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keycraft Coffee Shop | The Aerodrome. Watnall Road | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Engine Rooms | Watnall Road | 1,020 yd | |
| Hucknall Town Football Club | Watnall Road | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Supermarket | Watnall Road | 390 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 | 745 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 | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| 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 | 1.4% |
| Median download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 335 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 46.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.