Watnall Road is in Hucknall, Nottingham and in Ashfield district. NG15 7JQ 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 Watnall Road, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG15 7JR, NG15 7JS, NG15 7JW, NG15 7JU, NG15 7JF, NG15 7JP, NG15 7JX, NG15 7NL, NG15 7LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG15 7JQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 50.5% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 45.1% | 49.5% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 7JQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% 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 | 48.1% | 47.6% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.8% | 23.8% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -20.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 14% | 14.7% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 10% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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 | 43.5% | 41.9% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 38.8% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 16.8% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 2.1% | -3.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 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.
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 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.6% | 27% | 1.4% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 10% | -9.4% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 16% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.8% | 18.5% | 0.7% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 21.3% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 94.2% | 93.9% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 90.6% 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 | 96.4% | 90.6% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 91.5% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 76.7% | -11.0% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 28.9% | 13.5% | 15.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.2% | 37.2% | 25.0% |
| Christian | 28.3% | 46.2% | -17.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Watnall Road was 322.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.7% higher than the Hucknall Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Watnall Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 116 local areas in Hucknall Central and the 21st highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 187.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57A Watnall Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2021-03-18 | £58,771 |
| 55A Watnall Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2017-09-12 | £58,386 |
| 53A Watnall Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2016-09-05 | £51,801 |
| 57A Watnall Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2006-08-29 | £252,047 |
| 57A Watnall Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2004-06-25 | £124,861 |
| Full-Time Employee | 130 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| 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 | 643 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hucknall National CofE Junior School Montague Road , Hucknall NG15 7DU | - not rated | 749 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hucknall National Church of England (VA) Primary School Montague Road , Hucknall NG15 7DU | - not rated | 758 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hucknall National Church of England Primary School Montague Road , Hucknall NG15 7DU | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hucknall National CofE Infant School Montague Road , Hucknall NG15 7DU | - not rated | 758 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 | 1,346 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National School, A CofE Technology College Annesley Road , Hucknall NG15 7DB | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holgate Comprehensive School Hillcrest Drive , Hucknall NG15 6PX | - not rated | 1,611 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holgate Academy Nabbs Lane , Hucknall NG15 6HB | 2out of 4 | 1,699 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulwell Academy Hucknall Lane , NG6 8AQ | 2out of 4 | 3,489 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 | 2,284 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cochini | 84 Watnall Road | 66 yd | |
| Under One Roof | 3a Vine Terrace | 268 yd | |
| The Arc Cinema | High Street | 288 yd | |
| Mrs C's Vintage Tea Room | 7a High Street | 290 yd | |
| Hucknall Cafe Coffee Shop | 4 Watnall Road | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Dragon | Watnall Road | 52 yd | |
| Spot On Leisure Ltd | Vine Terrace | 196 yd | |
| T8’s Wine Bar | High Street | 294 yd | |
| Cashino | 35 High Street | 303 yd | |
| The Plough and Harrow | High Street | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Chow | 59a Watnall Road | 1 yd | |
| Star Palace | 47a Watnall Road | 1 yd | |
| Laylas Kitchen | 55a Watnall Road | 1 yd | |
| Atlantis Fish Bar | 57a Watnall Road | 20 yd | |
| Temptation Desserts | 130 Watnall Road | 148 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Welcome store | Whyburn Precinct | 140 yd | |
| Aldi | Ashgate Road | 398 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Ashgate Road | 636 yd | |
| Tesco | Ashgate Road | 636 yd | |
| Tesco | 161a Annesley Road | 958 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| J R'S Olympia Health & Fitness Studio OLYMPIA HOUSE OLYMPIA HOUSE WATNALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 165 yd |
| Sol Fitness (Closed) The Byron Centre The Byron Centre Ogle Street | health and fitness suite | 485 yd |
| Titchfield Park (Hazelgrove) PARK DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 675 yd |
| Hucknall Leisure Centre LINBY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 709 yd |
| Papplewick Green LEABROOK GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,055 yd |
| Butlers Hill Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND ST JOHNS CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,077 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| 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 | 62.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.