Minster Close is in Hucknall, Nottingham and in Ashfield district. NG15 8DR is located in the Hucknall North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sherwood. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Minster Close, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 8DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG15 8DW, NG15 8DP, NG15 8DN, NG15 8BZ, NG15 8DS, NG15 8DZ, NG15 7TW, NG15 7SR, NG15 7ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG15 8DR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 51.5% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 51% | 48.5% | -2.5% | 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 vicinity of NG15 8DR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.3% | 31.2% | -5.1% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 55% | 3.7% | 44.2% | 10.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 7.1% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 5.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 53.5% | 54.2% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 34.6% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 8.3% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 16% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.6% | 12.5% | -10.1% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 12.8% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 9.6% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 22.4% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 24.3% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.5% | 94.7% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 97.3% | 97% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 96.8% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Minster Close was 16.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.0% lower than the Hucknall Central average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Minster Close has the 15th lowest crime rate of 115 local areas in Hucknall Central and the 34th lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Minster Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2025-03-16 | £181,530 |
| 40 Minster Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2023-04-06 | £169,605 |
| 6 Minster Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-03-04 | £167,991 |
| 46 Minster Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2022-02-18 | £176,733 |
| 3 Minster Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-09-29 | £330,847 |
NG15 8DR 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 | 136 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy Leen Mills Lane , Hucknall NG15 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 276 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leen Mills Primary School Leen Mills Lane , Vaughan Estate NG15 8BZ | 2out of 4 | 307 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hucknall National Church of England Primary School Montague Road , Hucknall NG15 7DU | - not rated | 524 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School Kenbrook Road , Hucknall NG15 8HY | 2out of 4 | 798 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary and Nursery School Roberts Lane , Hucknall NG15 6LW | 3out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 922 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holgate Academy Hillcrest Drive , Hucknall NG15 6PX | 2out of 4 | 2,354 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulwell Academy Hucknall Lane , NG6 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 4,544 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oakwood Academy Bewcastle Road , Warren Hill NG5 9PJ | 2out of 4 | 4,694 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Vale Academy Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | 1out of 4 | 4,780 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hucknall Young Peoples Centre | Linby Road | 329 yd | |
| Hucknall Leisure Centre | Linby Road | 329 yd | |
| Moda Italian Restaurant | Annesley Road | 701 yd | |
| FoodCycle Hucknall | Baker Street | 709 yd | |
| Coffee and Cream | 74 High Street | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Hotel | Station Terrace | 650 yd | |
| Havana Blue | 4a-6a Annesley Road | 652 yd | |
| George Street W.M.C | St Mary's Way | 671 yd | |
| Damo's | 30a Annesley Road | 701 yd | |
| Ballers | 76-78 High Street Hucknall | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AKR & SHO Ltd | 4 Annesley Road | 701 yd | |
| New Hong Kong | 40a Annesley Road | 709 yd | |
| Cucina Hucknall | 54a High Street | 753 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | 54B High Street | 753 yd | |
| Hucknall Family Kebab and Pizza House | 27 High Street | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Store | Emperors Way | 739 yd | |
| Tesco | 161a Annesley Road | 892 yd | |
| Co-op Welcome store | Whyburn Precinct | 955 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Ashgate Road | 1,043 yd | |
| Tesco | Ashgate Road | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School LEEN MILLS LANE | grass pitches | 178 yd |
| Leen Mills Primary School LEEN MILLS LANE | grass pitches | 188 yd |
| Hucknall Leisure Centre LINBY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 401 yd |
| Papplewick Green LEABROOK GARDENS | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Hucknall Cricket Club HUCKNALL CRICKET CLUB HUCKNALL CRICKET CLUB HAYDEN LANE | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| Sol Fitness (Closed) The Byron Centre The Byron Centre Ogle Street | health and fitness suite | 679 yd |
| J R'S Olympia Health & Fitness Studio OLYMPIA HOUSE OLYMPIA HOUSE WATNALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 930 yd |
| Linby Colliery Welfare CHURCHSIDE BARN CHURCHSIDE BARN CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 967 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 | 54.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.