Hillcrest Close, Watnall, Nottingham, NG16 1JN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG16 1JN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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	49.9%	49.2%	-0.7%	51.0%	-1.8%
Male	50.1%	50.8%	0.7%	49.0%	1.8%

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	35.6%	40.6%	5.0%	37.9%	2.7%
Married: Opposite sex	33.5%	30.8%	-2.7%	44.2%	-13.4%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%
Separated	4.7%	6.8%	2.1%	2.2%	4.6%
Divorced	13.8%	11.7%	-2.1%	9.1%	2.6%
Widowed	12.4%	8.3%	-4.1%	6.1%	2.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	44%	36.8%	-7.2%	48.4%	-11.6%
Good health	34.6%	41.1%	6.5%	33.6%	7.5%
Fair health	13.7%	12.9%	-0.8%	12.7%	0.2%
Bad health	5.6%	6.4%	0.8%	4.0%	2.4%
Very bad health	2.1%	2.8%	0.7%	1.2%	1.6%

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	31.6%	25.4%	-6.2%	18.2%	7.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.2%	11%	-7.2%	9.6%	1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.5%	15.9%	1.4%	13.4%	2.5%
Apprenticeship	3.6%	7.6%	4.0%	5.3%	2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.5%	18.2%	7.7%	16.9%	1.3%
Degree or Similar	18.2%	20.1%	1.9%	33.8%	-13.7%
Other	3.3%	1.9%	-1.4%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.5%	-1.3%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	1.2%	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	4.6%	3.8%	0.9%	3.7%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.3%	92%	-5.3%	81.4%	10.6%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96% 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	98.1%	96%	-2.1%	83.2%	12.8%
European Union	0.8%	2.4%	1.6%	6.1%	-3.7%
Africa	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.3%	-0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.1%	96.3%	-1.8%	83.2%	13.1%
10+ Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	9.8%	-8.0%
5-10 Years	0.8%	0.9%	0.1%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78%	76.7%	1.3%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	19.5%	13.5%	6.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	53.8%	37.2%	16.6%
Christian	39.8%	46.2%	-6.4%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	5.8%	6.0%	-0.2%

Safety

Is Hillcrest Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillcrest Close was 90.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 136.3% higher than the Watnall & Nuthall West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Hillcrest Close has the 6th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Watnall & Nuthall West and the 87th highest crime rate of 366 local areas in Broxtowe .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.7%.

🔎 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 1JN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
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) - 7/10 (above 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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Hillcrest Close are based on 14 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 Hillcrest Close, Watnall, Nottingham, NG16 1JN

Estimated Average Property Prices for NG16 1JN

Average Price
£152,040

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£152,040

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hillcrest Close

Average Price
£153,111

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£153,111

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hillcrest CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
21 Hillcrest Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£157,000	2023-12-20	£162,403
18 Hillcrest Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£190,000	2023-10-19	£196,937
7 Hillcrest Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£135,000	2023-06-30	£138,524
15 Hillcrest Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£122,000	2020-08-10	£159,036
18 Hillcrest Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£97,500	2017-07-14	£146,537

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NG16 1JN

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	74
Retired	55
Part-Time Employee	38
Long-Term Sick or disabled	22
Self-Employed	20
Student (economically inactive)	18
Unemployed	14
Looking after home or family	12
Other	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	31
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Construction	20
Human health and social work activities	16
Education	15
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Transport and storage	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	2
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Real estate 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	535 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Kimberley Primary School Swingate , Kimberley NG16 2PG	2out of 4	1,107 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Larkfields Junior School Coronation Road , Nuthall NG16 1EP	3out of 4	1,129 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Larkfields Infant School Coronation Road , Nuthall NG16 1EP	3out of 4	1,201 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Gilthill Primary School Gilt Hill , Kimberley NG16 2GZ	3out of 4	1,335 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	369 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Holgate Academy Hillcrest Drive , Hucknall NG15 6PX	2out of 4	4,512 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Bulwell Academy Hucknall Lane , NG6 8AQ	3out of 4	4,548 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Hall Park Academy Mansfield Road , Eastwood NG16 3EA	3out of 4	4,704 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Nottingham University Samworth Academy Bramhall Road , Bilborough NG8 4HY	3out of 4	4,710 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	4,392 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	2,877 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blue Mountain Education Willow Farm , Off Newton Lane NG16 2SD	- not rated	3,339 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bennerley Fields School Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ	4out of 4	3,602 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Amber Valley and Erewash Support Centre Bennerley Avenue , Cotmanhay DE7 8PF	3out of 4	3,914 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT	3out of 4	4,381 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	284 yd
The Oat Shed	45 - 47 Main Street, Kimberley	337 yd
Dandelion Deli And Coffee	33 Main Street, Kimberley	341 yd
Simla Indian Restaurant	5 James Street, Kimberley	392 yd
Sinatra's	4 James Street, Kimberley	392 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kimberley Institute Cricket Club	Newdigate Street, Kimberley	155 yd
Cricketers Rest	4 Chapel Street, Kimberley	286 yd
Nelson And Railway	Nelson And Railway Hotel, 12 Station Road	309 yd
The Gate Inn	21 Main Street, Kimberley	341 yd
Roots Emporium	17 Nottingham Road, Kimberley	524 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Amigo's	51 Main Street, Kimberley	341 yd
KIMBERLEY PIZZERIA	57 Main Street, Kimberley	341 yd
James Street Old English Chippy	1 James Street, Kimberley	392 yd
The Oriental	2 James Street, Kimberley	392 yd
Muckys	9 James Street, Kimberley	392 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys, J Sainsbury Plc		340 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Kimberley Institute Cricket Club KIMBERLEY INSTITUTE CRICKET CLUB KIMBERLEY INSTITUTE CRICKET CLUB NEWDIGATE STREET	grass pitches	236 yd
Kimberley Leisure Centre NEWDIGATE STREET	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	327 yd
Stag Recreation Ground THE STAG RECREATION GROUND THE STAG RECREATION GROUND NOTTINGHAM ROAD	grass pitches	510 yd
Hollywell Primary School HARDY STREET	grass pitches	655 yd
Larkfields Junior School CORONATION ROAD	grass pitches	1,009 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	263.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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