Windmill Grove is in Hucknall, Nottingham and in Ashfield district. NG15 7GJ 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 Windmill Grove, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7GJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG15 7GH, NG15 7GS, NG15 7GP, NG15 7GN, NG15 7GF, NG15 7GE, NG15 7GW, NG15 7JH, NG15 7GA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG15 7GJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 54.8% | 53.1% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 45.2% | 46.9% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 7GJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.7% 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 | 42.3% | 51.7% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 29.1% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -15.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 11.9% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 3% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.7% | 42.5% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 37.9% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.7% | 20.3% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 13.3% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 15.6% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6.6% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 18.3% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 24.3% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% 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 | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96% | 91% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 98% | 93.2% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 93.2% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 65.5% | 37.2% | 28.3% |
| Christian | 23.4% | 46.2% | -22.8% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windmill Grove was 51.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.4% lower than the Hucknall Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windmill Grove has the 54th lowest crime rate of 116 local areas in Hucknall Central and the 172nd lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Windmill Grove, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-11-07 | £216,064 |
| 8 Windmill Grove, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-05-30 | £208,492 |
| 19 Windmill Grove, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-03-31 | £256,054 |
| 9 Windmill Grove, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2024-04-19 | £187,807 |
| 5 Windmill Grove, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2022-05-31 | £223,106 |
NG15 7GJ 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 | 127 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Construction | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Street Primary School Spring Street , Hucknall NG15 7BZ | - not rated | 464 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holgate Primary and Nursery School High Leys Road , NG15 6EZ | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Annie Holgate Junior School High Leys Road , Hucknall NG15 6EZ | - not rated | 680 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Annie Holgate Infant and Nursery School High Leys Road , Hucknall NG15 6EZ | - not rated | 680 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holgate Primary and Nursery School High Leys Road , NG15 6EZ | - not rated | 680 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,169 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National School, A CofE Technology College Annesley Road , Hucknall NG15 7DB | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holgate Comprehensive School Hillcrest Drive , Hucknall NG15 6PX | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holgate Academy Nabbs Lane , Hucknall NG15 6HB | 2out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulwell Academy Hucknall Lane , NG6 8AQ | 2out of 4 | 3,589 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 | 2,618 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cassidy's Kitchen | 149 Watnall Road | 321 yd | |
| Cochini | 84 Watnall Road | 379 yd | |
| Coffee Pot | 10 South Street | 434 yd | |
| My Little World | 43b High Street | 532 yd | |
| Bibiana Lounge | High Street | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough and Harrow | High Street | 185 yd | |
| Central Social Club | Watnall Road | 334 yd | |
| Hucknall Liberal Club | 12 West Street | 371 yd | |
| The Hideout at Hucknall | 2 Yorke Street | 388 yd | |
| Green Dragon | Watnall Road | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby House | 45 Charles Street | 257 yd | |
| Temptation Desserts | 130 Watnall Road | 283 yd | |
| Atlantis Fish Bar | 57a Watnall Road | 383 yd | |
| Hong Chow | 59a Watnall Road | 393 yd | |
| Star Palace | 47a Watnall Road | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Ashgate Road | 449 yd | |
| Co-op Welcome store | Whyburn Precinct | 462 yd | |
| Tesco | 161a Annesley Road | 790 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Ashgate Road | 1,029 yd | |
| Tesco | Ashgate Road | 1,029 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| J R'S Olympia Health & Fitness Studio OLYMPIA HOUSE OLYMPIA HOUSE WATNALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 478 yd |
| Sol Fitness (Closed) The Byron Centre The Byron Centre Ogle Street | health and fitness suite | 574 yd |
| Hillside Primary And Nursery School ROBERTS LANE | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Titchfield Park (Hazelgrove) PARK DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 816 yd |
| Hucknall Leisure Centre LINBY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 930 yd |
| Hucknall Town Football Club WATNALL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,006 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 | 160.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.