Portland Road is in Hucknall, Nottingham and in Ashfield district. NG15 7SA 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 Portland Road, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG15 7SF, NG15 7RZ, NG15 7RN, NG15 7UU, NG15 7SQ, NG15 7RP, NG15 7RY, NG15 7SE, NG15 7RX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG15 7SA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51.7% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 51.2% | 48.3% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 7SA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% 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 | 38.2% | 43.3% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 36.7% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -7.5% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 13.6% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 51.4% | 48.3% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 35.4% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 12.4% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.2% | 16.5% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 12.1% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 16.3% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.5% | 24.3% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 25.2% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.5% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 96.7% | 87% | -9.7% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
In this area, 89.6% 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 | 95.9% | 89.6% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 89.6% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.3% | 37.2% | 18.1% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portland Road was 113.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.5% lower than the Hucknall Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Portland Road has the 31st highest crime rate of 115 local areas in Hucknall Central and the 113th highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148 Portland Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-03-18 | £206,645 |
| 88 Portland Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-10-11 | £207,726 |
| 154 Portland Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2024-02-07 | £149,237 |
| 110 Portland Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-03-03 | £237,875 |
| 150 Portland Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-11-30 | £172,935 |
NG15 7SA 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 | 191 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 53 |
| Manufacturing | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Construction | 30 |
| Education | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhill Junior School Broomhill Road , Hucknall NG15 6AJ | 3out of 4 | 684 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Butler's Hill Infant and Nursery School Broomhill Road , Hucknall NG15 6AJ | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School Kenbrook Road , Hucknall NG15 8HY | 2out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hucknall National Church of England Primary School Montague Road , Hucknall NG15 7DU | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leen Mills Primary School Leen Mills Lane , Vaughan Estate NG15 8BZ | 2out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Community 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 | 1,768 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holgate Academy Hillcrest Drive , Hucknall NG15 6PX | 2out of 4 | 2,085 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulwell Academy Hucknall Lane , NG6 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,210 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Vale Academy Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | 1out of 4 | 3,504 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oakwood Academy Bewcastle Road , Warren Hill NG5 9PJ | 2out of 4 | 3,628 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reegans rolls | 123 Portland Road | 132 yd | |
| Bite 2 Eat | 176A Portland Road | 246 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd at Tesco | Ashgate Road | 356 yd | |
| McDonalds | Ashgate Road | 356 yd | |
| Under One Roof | 3a Vine Terrace | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hucknall Constitutional Club | 145 Portland Road | 225 yd | |
| Bentinck Conservative Club | 5 Portland Road | 361 yd | |
| East Side Methodist Church | 4 Cavendish Close | 376 yd | |
| Spot On Leisure Ltd | Vine Terrace | 535 yd | |
| Green Dragon | Watnall Road | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Catch | 174 Portland Road | 246 yd | |
| Minhas Tandoori Takeaway | 163 Portland Road | 254 yd | |
| Ng Kitchen | 165 Portland Road | 254 yd | |
| Oregano | 155 Portland Road | 254 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 157-159 Portland Road | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Ashgate Road | 356 yd | |
| Tesco | Ashgate Road | 356 yd | |
| Co-op Welcome store | Whyburn Precinct | 605 yd | |
| Aldi | Ashgate Road | 667 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Butlers Hill Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND ST JOHNS CRESCENT | grass pitches | 530 yd |
| Titchfield Park (Hazelgrove) PARK DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 608 yd |
| J R'S Olympia Health & Fitness Studio OLYMPIA HOUSE OLYMPIA HOUSE WATNALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 614 yd |
| Ultimate Gym & Fitness Ben Arran House Ben Arran House Wigwam Lane | health and fitness suite | 703 yd |
| Sol Fitness (Closed) The Byron Centre The Byron Centre Ogle Street | health and fitness suite | 944 yd |
| Hucknall Leisure Centre LINBY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 949 yd |
| Leen Valley Golf Club LEEN VALLEY GOLF CLUB LEEN VALLEY GOLF CLUB WIGWAM LANE | golf | 984 yd |
| Papplewick Green LEABROOK GARDENS | grass pitches | 985 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 | 87.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.8% |
| 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 | 169.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.