Main Road is in Ravenshead, Nottingham and in Gedling district. NG15 9GX is located in the Newstead Abbey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sherwood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Main Road, Ravenshead, Nottingham, NG15 9GX 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 9GX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 50.6% | 48.7% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 49.4% | 51.3% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 9GX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.7% 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 | 27.8% | 22.4% | -5.4% | 37.9% | -15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.7% | 63.7% | 8.0% | 44.2% | 19.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 8.5% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 47.4% | 50.2% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 35.6% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 12% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 1.1% | -5.7% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 19.3% | 17.6% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 8.6% | 0.6% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 10.4% | -8.5% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 7.2% | -0.8% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 18% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.2% | 35.1% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 93.2% | 92.7% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 94.8% | 93.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 93.5% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Main Road was 34.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.4% lower than the Calverton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Main Road has the 28th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Calverton and the 167th lowest crime rate of 385 local areas in Gedling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 226 Main Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-03-28 | £451,670 |
| 224A Main Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £432,000 | 2019-08-22 | £597,801 |
| 224 Main Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-01-10 | £352,981 |
| 220 Main Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2015-03-20 | £553,508 |
| 224A Main Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £408,000 | 2015-01-16 | £734,259 |
NG15 9GX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NG15 9GX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NG15 9GX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 68 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenshead CofE Primary School Swinton Rise , Ravenshead NG15 9FS | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Gates Primary School Vernon Crescent , Ravenshead NG15 9BN | 4out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blidworth Oaks Primary School Haywood Avenue , Blidworth NG21 0RE | 3out of 4 | 2,856 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lake View Primary and Nursery School Rainworth Water Road , Rainworth NG21 0DU | 3out of 4 | 3,545 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary Academy, Mansfield Bellamy Road , NG18 4LN | 2out of 4 | 3,961 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Joseph Whitaker School Warsop Lane , Rainworth NG21 0AG | 3out of 4 | 3,485 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Nottinghamshire College Derby Road , NG18 5BH | - not rated | 4,580 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland College Nottingham Road , NG18 4TJ | - not rated | 2,483 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Academy Nottingham Road , NG18 5BA | - not rated | 2,672 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| R.E.A.L Independent Schools The Old Fire Station , Mansfield Road NG21 0PN | - not rated | 2,694 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dawn House School Helmsley Road , Rainworth NG21 0DQ | 4out of 4 | 4,511 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salterford House School Salterford Lane , Calverton NG14 6NZ | - not rated | 5,295 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ve Raj | The Sherwood Ranger, Chapel Lane | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little John Inn | Little John Inn, 177 Main Road | 167 yd | |
| The Sherwood Ranger | Chapel Lane, Ravenshead | 1,074 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ravenshead C E Primary School SWINTON RISE | grass pitches | 897 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 | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| 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 | 15.4% |
| Median download speed | 57 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.