Wigwam Lane is in Hucknall, Nottingham and in Ashfield district. NG15 7SZ is located in the Hucknall North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sherwood. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wigwam Lane, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7SZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG15 7SZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 48.5% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 51.3% | 51.5% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 7SZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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 | 39.5% | 44.2% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 37.2% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 12.4% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 44.6% | 41.2% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 36.3% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 14.9% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 4.6% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.6% | 17.9% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 19.2% | 2.8% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 16.1% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.3% | 17% | -0.3% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 21% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.7% | 92.4% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 89.7% 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 | 96.3% | 89.7% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 6.1% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 90.4% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.3% | 37.2% | 14.1% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wigwam Lane was 93.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.4% lower than the Hucknall Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wigwam Lane has the 40th highest crime rate of 115 local areas in Hucknall Central and the 150th highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plot 10 Wigwam Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2011-07-21 | £450,185 |
| Plots 10 &, 11 Wigwam Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £352,500 | 2008-04-11 | £587,099 |
NG15 7SZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhill Junior School Broomhill Road , Hucknall NG15 6AJ | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Butler's Hill Infant and Nursery School Broomhill Road , Hucknall NG15 6AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,008 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 |
| Hawthorne Primary and Nursery School Keepers Close , Bestwood Village NG6 8XE | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leen Mills Primary School Leen Mills Lane , Vaughan Estate NG15 8BZ | 2out of 4 | 1,483 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 | 2,368 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holgate Academy Hillcrest Drive , Hucknall NG15 6PX | 2out of 4 | 2,819 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oakwood Academy Bewcastle Road , Warren Hill NG5 9PJ | 2out of 4 | 3,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Vale Academy Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | 1out of 4 | 3,113 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulwell Academy Hucknall Lane , NG6 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,145 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrymount School Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN | 3out of 4 | 5,173 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 5,186 yd | Other independent school | 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 | 658 yd | |
| Bite 2 Eat | 176A Portland Road | 675 yd | |
| St. Mary Magdalene with St. John the Evangelist Hucknall | 1 Nottingham Road | 701 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd at Tesco | Ashgate Road | 748 yd | |
| McDonalds | Ashgate Road | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Side Methodist Church | 4 Cavendish Close | 490 yd | |
| Hucknall Constitutional Club | 145 Portland Road | 609 yd | |
| The Bowman | Nottingham Road | 782 yd | |
| Bentinck Conservative Club | 5 Portland Road | 976 yd | |
| Broomhill Inn | Broomhill Road | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minhas Tandoori Takeaway | 163 Portland Road | 640 yd | |
| Ng Kitchen | 165 Portland Road | 640 yd | |
| Oregano | 155 Portland Road | 640 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 157-159 Portland Road | 640 yd | |
| Kings Catch | 174 Portland Road | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Ashgate Road | 748 yd | |
| Tesco | Ashgate Road | 748 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Gym & Fitness Ben Arran House Ben Arran House Wigwam Lane | health and fitness suite | 46 yd |
| Butlers Hill Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND ST JOHNS CRESCENT | grass pitches | 533 yd |
| Leen Valley Golf Club LEEN VALLEY GOLF CLUB LEEN VALLEY GOLF CLUB WIGWAM LANE | golf | 546 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 | 91.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 49.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 49.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 49.2% |
| 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 | 5.1% |
| Median download speed | 37.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 44.89 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 44.89 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.57 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.