West Street is in Hucknall, Nottingham and in Ashfield district. NG15 7BY is located in the Hucknall Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sherwood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about West Street, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG15 7FP, NG15 7BX, NG15 7FQ, NG15 7FN, NG15 7FH, NG15 7FL, NG15 7FR, NG15 7GD, NG15 7BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG15 7BY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 51.1% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 45.6% | 48.9% | 3.3% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 7BY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.2% 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 | 44.4% | 51.2% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 30.7% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -13.5% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 14% | 10.6% | -3.4% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 51.6% | 47.6% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 33.3% | 2.8% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 14.2% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 22.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.4% | 16.5% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 13.8% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.6% | 16.1% | -6.5% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.7% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 21.7% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 22.8% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 98.7% | 92.3% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 96.5% | 93.9% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 94.2% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 23.5% | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.4% | 37.2% | 14.2% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Street was 73.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.3% lower than the Hucknall Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Street has the 51st highest crime rate of 116 local areas in Hucknall Central and the 194th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 West Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £37,500 | 2025-01-29 | £35,815 |
| 16 West Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-12-19 | £196,944 |
| 20 West Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-08-05 | £123,036 |
| 41 West Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £92,497 | 2018-07-05 | £129,063 |
| 45 West Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £103,698 | 2018-07-05 | £144,692 |
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Street Primary School Spring Street , Hucknall NG15 7BZ | - not rated | 145 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hucknall National Church of England (VA) Primary School Montague Road , Hucknall NG15 7DU | - not rated | 363 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hucknall National Church of England Primary School Montague Road , Hucknall NG15 7DU | 3out of 4 | 363 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hucknall National CofE Infant School Montague Road , Hucknall NG15 7DU | - not rated | 363 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hucknall National CofE Junior School Montague Road , Hucknall NG15 7DU | - not rated | 401 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The National CofE Academy Annesley Road , Hucknall NG15 7DB | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National School, A CofE Technology College Annesley Road , Hucknall NG15 7DB | - not rated | 848 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holgate Comprehensive School Hillcrest Drive , Hucknall NG15 6PX | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holgate Academy Nabbs Lane , Hucknall NG15 6HB | 2out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulwell Academy Hucknall Lane , NG6 8AQ | 2out of 4 | 3,936 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 2,773 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Pot | 10 South Street | 207 yd | |
| Moda Italian Restaurant | Annesley Road | 211 yd | |
| Mughal Restaurant & Takeaway | 63 Annesley Road | 218 yd | |
| FoodCycle Hucknall | Baker Street | 285 yd | |
| Coffee and Cream | 74 High Street | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hucknall Liberal Club | 12 West Street | 163 yd | |
| The Hideout at Hucknall | 2 Yorke Street | 190 yd | |
| Half Moon | South Street | 208 yd | |
| Damo's | 30a Annesley Road | 211 yd | |
| Havana Blue | 4a-6a Annesley Road | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby House | 45 Charles Street | 134 yd | |
| Market Fish Shop | 2-4 South Street | 207 yd | |
| New Hong Kong | 40a Annesley Road | 209 yd | |
| AKR & SHO Ltd | 4 Annesley Road | 211 yd | |
| New Red Cap | 87 Annesley Road | 218 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Welcome store | Whyburn Precinct | 452 yd | |
| Tesco | 161a Annesley Road | 458 yd | |
| Aldi | Ashgate Road | 776 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Ashgate Road | 1,005 yd | |
| Tesco | Ashgate Road | 1,005 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sol Fitness (Closed) The Byron Centre The Byron Centre Ogle Street | health and fitness suite | 267 yd |
| J R'S Olympia Health & Fitness Studio OLYMPIA HOUSE OLYMPIA HOUSE WATNALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 447 yd |
| Hucknall Leisure Centre LINBY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 650 yd |
| Hillside Primary And Nursery School ROBERTS LANE | grass pitches | 720 yd |
| Leen Mills Primary School LEEN MILLS LANE | grass pitches | 1,008 yd |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School LEEN MILLS LANE | grass pitches | 1,083 yd |
| The National C Of E Academy Annesley Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,091 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| 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 | 71.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.