Sandy Lane is in Hucknall, Nottingham and in Ashfield district. NG15 7GQ 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 Sandy Lane, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7GQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG15 7GR, NG15 7GT, NG15 7FJ, NG15 7FH, NG15 7FL, NG15 7GE, NG15 6LA, NG15 7FB, NG15 6LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG15 7GQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 52.7% | 52.5% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 47.3% | 47.5% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 | 31% | 40.4% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 42.5% | -9.5% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 8.2% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 46.3% | 58.8% | 12.5% | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 28.6% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 9.5% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 21.4% | 16% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 9.3% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 16.4% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 9.3% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 21.7% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 26% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.6% | 98.3% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 97% | 96.1% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 96.6% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 20.4% | 13.5% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52% | 37.2% | 14.8% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandy Lane was 47.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.6% lower than the Hucknall Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandy Lane has the 46th lowest crime rate of 116 local areas in Hucknall Central and the 156th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Sandy Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-11-21 | £165,817 |
| 40 Sandy Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-11-30 | £173,207 |
| 26B Sandy Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-12-13 | £324,350 |
| 54 Sandy Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2022-11-11 | £167,840 |
| 64 Sandy Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-10-28 | £199,803 |
NG15 7GQ 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 | 118 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Street Primary School Spring Street , Hucknall NG15 7BZ | - not rated | 230 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary and Nursery School Roberts Lane , Hucknall NG15 6LW | - not rated | 560 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary and Nursery School Roberts Lane , Hucknall NG15 6LW | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hucknall National Church of England (VA) Primary School Montague Road , Hucknall NG15 7DU | - not rated | 570 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hucknall National Church of England Primary School Montague Road , Hucknall NG15 7DU | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 907 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National School, A CofE Technology College Annesley Road , Hucknall NG15 7DB | - not rated | 907 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holgate Comprehensive School Hillcrest Drive , Hucknall NG15 6PX | - not rated | 1,231 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 | 3,852 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 | 2,840 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mughal Restaurant & Takeaway | 63 Annesley Road | 375 yd | |
| Coffee Pot | 10 South Street | 397 yd | |
| Moda Italian Restaurant | Annesley Road | 433 yd | |
| FoodCycle Hucknall | Baker Street | 499 yd | |
| Cochini | 84 Watnall Road | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hucknall Liberal Club | 12 West Street | 332 yd | |
| The Hideout at Hucknall | 2 Yorke Street | 361 yd | |
| Half Moon | South Street | 398 yd | |
| Damo's | 30a Annesley Road | 433 yd | |
| The Plough and Harrow | High Street | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby House | 45 Charles Street | 137 yd | |
| New Red Cap | 87 Annesley Road | 375 yd | |
| Prego Pizza | 79 Annesley Road | 376 yd | |
| Market Fish Shop | 2-4 South Street | 397 yd | |
| Annesley Road Fish Bar | 48 Annesley Road | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 161a Annesley Road | 534 yd | |
| Co-op Welcome store | Whyburn Precinct | 568 yd | |
| Aldi | Ashgate Road | 712 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sol Fitness (Closed) The Byron Centre The Byron Centre Ogle Street | health and fitness suite | 493 yd |
| J R'S Olympia Health & Fitness Studio OLYMPIA HOUSE OLYMPIA HOUSE WATNALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 573 yd |
| Hillside Primary And Nursery School ROBERTS LANE | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| Hucknall Leisure Centre LINBY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 877 yd |
| Titchfield Park (Hazelgrove) PARK DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,078 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 | 128.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.