Main Road, Watnall, Nottingham, NG16 1HE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG16 1HE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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	49.1%	48.8%	-0.3%	51.0%	-2.2%
Male	50.9%	51.2%	0.3%	49.0%	2.2%

Partnership Status

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	45.1%	41.9%	-3.2%	37.9%	4.0%
Married: Opposite sex	35.3%	41.5%	6.2%	44.2%	-2.7%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	5.6%	6%	0.4%	2.2%	3.8%
Divorced	10.7%	8.5%	-2.2%	9.1%	-0.6%
Widowed	2.3%	2.1%	-0.2%	6.1%	-4.0%

Health

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 (87.9%) 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	58.4%	55.3%	-3.1%	48.4%	6.9%
Good health	28.8%	32.6%	3.8%	33.6%	-1.0%
Fair health	11.2%	9.3%	-1.9%	12.7%	-3.4%
Bad health	1.1%	2.1%	1.0%	4.0%	-1.9%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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	12.1%	14.3%	2.2%	18.2%	-3.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.9%	7%	-7.9%	9.6%	-2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.4%	17.4%	-4.0%	13.4%	4.0%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	3.5%	0.7%	5.3%	-1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.3%	20.4%	4.1%	16.9%	3.5%
Degree or Similar	29.8%	36.1%	6.3%	33.8%	2.3%
Other	2.8%	1.3%	-1.5%	2.8%	-1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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)
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.7%	3.4%	2.7%	2.5%	0.9%
Black Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.1%	1%	-0.1%	0.9%	0.1%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	96.6%	94.2%	-2.4%	81.4%	12.8%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.2% 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	96.3%	93.2%	-3.1%	83.2%	10.0%
European Union	1.1%	4.4%	3.3%	6.1%	-1.7%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	1.1%	1.7%	0.6%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.9%	93.2%	-2.7%	83.2%	10.0%
10+ Years	0%	2.7%	2.7%	9.8%	-7.1%
5-10 Years	0%	2.4%	2.4%	2.9%	-0.5%
2-5 Years	1.9%	1.7%	-0.2%	2.2%	-0.5%
Less than 2 years	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.3%	76.7%	5.6%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Romania	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%
Other EU countries	2%	1.5%	0.5%
No passport held	12.9%	13.5%	-0.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	59%	37.2%	21.8%
Christian	35.8%	46.2%	-10.4%
Not answered	5.1%	6.0%	-0.9%

Safety

Is Main Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Main Road was 56.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.6% higher than the Watnall & Nuthall West average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Main Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Watnall & Nuthall West and the 148th highest crime rate of 366 local areas in Broxtowe .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£41,100

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in NG16 1HE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Main Road are based on 1169 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Broxtowe.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Main Road, Watnall, Nottingham, NG16 1HE

Estimated Average Property Prices for NG16 1HE

Average Price
£309,780

Semi-Detached
£238,494

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£381,066

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Main Road

Average Price
£376,996

Semi-Detached
£285,719

Terraced
£190,870

Detached
£490,585

Flats/Maisonettes
£133,943

Other
£856,361

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Main Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
43 Main Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£227,500	2024-11-29	£230,176
47 Main Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2024-06-27	£387,315
83A Main Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2023-12-08	£432,743
45 Main Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£278,000	2018-03-12	£395,174
83 Main Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£335,000	2018-02-21	£466,127

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NG16 1HE

Employment

NG16 1HE 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	114
Part-Time Employee	32
Retired	24
Self-Employed	23
Looking after home or family	9
Student (economically inactive)	8
Other	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Manufacturing	21
Education	17
Human health and social work activities	15
Construction	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Transport and storage	7
Other	4
Information and communication	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hollywell Primary School Hardy Street , Kimberley NG16 2JL	3out of 4	867 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Larkfields Junior School Coronation Road , Nuthall NG16 1EP	3out of 4	1,265 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Larkfields Infant School Coronation Road , Nuthall NG16 1EP	3out of 4	1,311 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Kimberley Primary School Swingate , Kimberley NG16 2PG	2out of 4	1,613 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gilthill Primary School Gilt Hill , Kimberley NG16 2GZ	3out of 4	1,653 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Kimberley School Newdigate Street , Kimberley NG16 2NJ	3out of 4	679 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Holgate Academy Hillcrest Drive , Hucknall NG15 6PX	2out of 4	3,909 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Bulwell Academy Hucknall Lane , NG6 8AQ	3out of 4	4,175 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Hall Park Academy Mansfield Road , Eastwood NG16 3EA	3out of 4	4,741 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Nottingham University Samworth Academy Bramhall Road , Bilborough NG8 4HY	3out of 4	5,117 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ	- not rated	4,784 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Progression 2work Wrap-Around Learning Hub Greasley Beauvale School , Mill Road NG16 2EY	- not rated	2,754 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blue Mountain Education Willow Farm , Off Newton Lane NG16 2SD	- not rated	3,908 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bennerley Fields School Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ	4out of 4	4,085 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Amber Valley and Erewash Support Centre Bennerley Avenue , Cotmanhay DE7 8PF	3out of 4	4,399 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT	3out of 4	4,666 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rumbletums	Rumbletums Community Cafe, 2A Victoria Street	866 yd
The Oat Shed	45 - 47 Main Street, Kimberley	913 yd
Dandelion Deli And Coffee	33 Main Street, Kimberley	914 yd
Simla Indian Restaurant	5 James Street, Kimberley	995 yd
Sinatra's	4 James Street, Kimberley	995 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Royal Oak	25 Main Road, Watnall	322 yd
Kimberley Institute Cricket Club	Newdigate Street, Kimberley	750 yd
Queens Head	40 Main Road, Watnall	752 yd
Nelson And Railway	Nelson And Railway Hotel, 12 Station Road	874 yd
Cricketers Rest	4 Chapel Street, Kimberley	888 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Amigo's	51 Main Street, Kimberley	914 yd
KIMBERLEY PIZZERIA	57 Main Street, Kimberley	914 yd
James Street Old English Chippy	1 James Street, Kimberley	995 yd
The Oriental	2 James Street, Kimberley	995 yd
Muckys	9 James Street, Kimberley	995 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys, J Sainsbury Plc		934 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Kimberley Leisure Centre NEWDIGATE STREET	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	648 yd
Kimberley Institute Cricket Club KIMBERLEY INSTITUTE CRICKET CLUB KIMBERLEY INSTITUTE CRICKET CLUB NEWDIGATE STREET	grass pitches	760 yd
Stag Recreation Ground THE STAG RECREATION GROUND THE STAG RECREATION GROUND NOTTINGHAM ROAD	grass pitches	952 yd
Hollywell Primary School HARDY STREET	grass pitches	958 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	217.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.