Porchester Close is in Hucknall, Nottingham and in Ashfield district. NG15 7UB is located in the Hucknall North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sherwood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Porchester Close, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7UB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG15 7SH, NG15 7TD, NG15 7BP, NG15 7TL, NG15 7US, NG15 7UQ, NG15 8HT, NG15 8HQ, NG15 7UW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG15 7UB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.4% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49% | 48.6% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 32.2% | 39.2% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 43.2% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 11.1% | -4.7% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 57.2% | 47.3% | -9.9% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 38.8% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 11% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
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 | 15.3% | 10.6% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 13.6% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 17.2% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.5% | 17.7% | 0.2% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 26% | 36.9% | 10.9% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 94.7% | 83.3% | -11.4% | 81.4% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 81.6% 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% | 81.6% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 8.6% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 81.6% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 9% | 8.6% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 6.1% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Porchester Close was 406.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 127.7% higher than the Hucknall Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Porchester Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 115 local areas in Hucknall Central and the 12th highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 628.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Porchester Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-09-26 | £130,000 |
| 18 Porchester Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2024-12-06 | £116,173 |
| 19 Porchester Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2024-11-27 | £151,191 |
| 19 Porchester Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2021-10-27 | £166,460 |
| 5 Porchester Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-03-13 | £155,904 |
NG15 7UB 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School Kenbrook Road , Hucknall NG15 8HY | 2out of 4 | 584 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leen Mills Primary School Leen Mills Lane , Vaughan Estate NG15 8BZ | 2out of 4 | 830 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy Leen Mills Lane , Hucknall NG15 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hucknall National Church of England Primary School Montague Road , Hucknall NG15 7DU | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhill Junior School Broomhill Road , Hucknall NG15 6AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,089 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 | 1,676 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holgate Academy Hillcrest Drive , Hucknall NG15 6PX | 2out of 4 | 2,402 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulwell Academy Hucknall Lane , NG6 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,626 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oakwood Academy Bewcastle Road , Warren Hill NG5 9PJ | 2out of 4 | 3,716 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Vale Academy Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | 1out of 4 | 3,770 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd at Tesco | Ashgate Road | 163 yd | |
| McDonalds | Ashgate Road | 163 yd | |
| Krispy Krumbles | 2 High Street | 511 yd | |
| Reegans rolls | 123 Portland Road | 561 yd | |
| Under One Roof | 3a Vine Terrace | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Hotel | Station Terrace | 408 yd | |
| Bentinck Conservative Club | 5 Portland Road | 410 yd | |
| Hucknall Constitutional Club | 145 Portland Road | 618 yd | |
| Spot On Leisure Ltd | Vine Terrace | 620 yd | |
| East Side Methodist Church | 4 Cavendish Close | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mel's Sandwich Bar | 39 Portland Road | 410 yd | |
| Simply Greek | 24-26 High Street | 536 yd | |
| Dragon Wonder | 8 High Street | 536 yd | |
| Peri Peri Sizzlers | 6a High Street | 536 yd | |
| Minhas Tandoori Takeaway | 163 Portland Road | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Ashgate Road | 163 yd | |
| Tesco | Ashgate Road | 163 yd | |
| Co-op Welcome store | Whyburn Precinct | 717 yd | |
| Co-op Store | Emperors Way | 727 yd | |
| Aldi | Ashgate Road | 1,059 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Papplewick Green LEABROOK GARDENS | grass pitches | 513 yd |
| Leen Valley Golf Club LEEN VALLEY GOLF CLUB LEEN VALLEY GOLF CLUB WIGWAM LANE | golf | 625 yd |
| Ultimate Gym & Fitness Ben Arran House Ben Arran House Wigwam Lane | health and fitness suite | 661 yd |
| Hucknall Leisure Centre LINBY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 698 yd |
| J R'S Olympia Health & Fitness Studio OLYMPIA HOUSE OLYMPIA HOUSE WATNALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 707 yd |
| Butlers Hill Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND ST JOHNS CRESCENT | grass pitches | 851 yd |
| Sol Fitness (Closed) The Byron Centre The Byron Centre Ogle Street | health and fitness suite | 896 yd |
| Leen Mills Primary School LEEN MILLS LANE | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School LEEN MILLS LANE | grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 140.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.