The Paddocks is in Nuthall, Nottingham and in Broxtowe district. NG16 1DR is located in the Watnall & Nuthall West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broxtowe. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Paddocks, Nuthall, Nottingham, NG16 1DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG16 1DE, NG16 1DD, NG16 1FJ, NG16 2ND, NG16 1FF, NG16 1LN, NG16 1FR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG16 1DR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 55% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 47% | 45% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
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 NG16 1DR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.4% 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 | 23.4% | 26.2% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.5% | 55.4% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 11.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 6% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 11.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
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 | 43.4% | 46% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 33.3% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 16.2% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 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 | 20.8% | 13% | -7.8% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 9.4% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 12.7% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 16.7% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 35.1% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 5.2% | 5% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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 | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.7% | 92% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 96.4% | 94.4% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 94.7% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.3% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 76.7% | 14.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Paddocks was 64.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.2% higher than the Watnall & Nuthall West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Paddocks has the 11th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Watnall & Nuthall West and the 142nd highest crime rate of 367 local areas in Broxtowe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 The Paddocks, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-04-10 | £319,985 |
| 30 The Paddocks, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-09-01 | £416,244 |
| 14 The Paddocks, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-02-18 | £292,215 |
| 32 The Paddocks, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2018-07-10 | £393,690 |
| 28 The Paddocks, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2016-08-05 | £376,404 |
NG16 1DR 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NG16 1DR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 113 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larkfields Junior School Coronation Road , Nuthall NG16 1EP | 3out of 4 | 331 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkfields Infant School Coronation Road , Nuthall NG16 1EP | - not rated | 386 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkfields Infant School Coronation Road , Nuthall NG16 1EP | 3out of 4 | 386 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimberley Primary School Swingate , Kimberley NG16 2PG | - not rated | 659 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimberley Primary School Swingate , Kimberley NG16 2PG | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kimberley School Newdigate Street , Kimberley NG16 2NJ | - not rated | 805 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kimberley School Newdigate Street , Kimberley NG16 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Player Comprehensive School Denewood Crescent , Bilborough NG8 3DH | - not rated | 3,349 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Crane School East Gate , Minver Crescent NG8 5PN | - not rated | 3,629 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham University Samworth Academy Bramhall Road , Bilborough NG8 4HY | 3out of 4 | 3,702 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilborough College College Way , NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 3,364 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 3,364 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 3,763 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Rectory 11 St Agnes Close , Off Wigman Road NG8 4BJ | - not rated | 3,062 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | 3out of 4 | 3,260 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury School Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | - not rated | 3,260 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Hardwick School Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | - not rated | 3,333 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Mountain Education Willow Farm , Off Newton Lane NG16 2SD | - not rated | 3,640 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dandelion Deli And Coffee | 33 Main Street, Kimberley | 814 yd | |
| The Oat Shed | 45 - 47 Main Street, Kimberley | 822 yd | |
| No18 Coffee & Eatery | 35 Greens Lane, Kimberley | 835 yd | |
| Rumbletums | Rumbletums Community Cafe, 2A Victoria Street | 858 yd | |
| Simla Indian Restaurant | 5 James Street, Kimberley | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larks Nest | The Larks Nest, Larkfield Road | 357 yd | |
| The Stag Inn | The Stag, 67 Nottingham Road | 538 yd | |
| Roots Emporium | 17 Nottingham Road, Kimberley | 538 yd | |
| The Three Ponds | Kimberley Road, Nuthall | 665 yd | |
| The White Lion | White Lion, 74 Swingate | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelos Fish Bar Nuthall | 49 Larkfield Road, Nuthall | 357 yd | |
| Amigo's | 51 Main Street, Kimberley | 814 yd | |
| KIMBERLEY PIZZERIA | 57 Main Street, Kimberley | 814 yd | |
| James Street Old English Chippy | 1 James Street, Kimberley | 977 yd | |
| The Oriental | 2 James Street, Kimberley | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, J Sainsbury Plc | 888 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Larkfields Junior School CORONATION ROAD | grass pitches | 332 yd |
| Stag Recreation Ground THE STAG RECREATION GROUND THE STAG RECREATION GROUND NOTTINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 539 yd |
| Kimberley Leisure Centre NEWDIGATE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 756 yd |
| Basil Russell Playing Fields MAPLE DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 802 yd |
| Kimberley Institute Cricket Club KIMBERLEY INSTITUTE CRICKET CLUB KIMBERLEY INSTITUTE CRICKET CLUB NEWDIGATE STREET | grass pitches | 812 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 | 70.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.