Whetstone Close is in Nuthall, Nottingham and in Broxtowe district. NG16 1QW is located in the Nuthall East & Strelley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broxtowe. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whetstone Close, Nuthall, Nottingham, NG16 1QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG16 1QB, NG16 1QJ, NG16 1QA, NG16 1QH, NG16 1QG, NG16 1QD, NG16 1QX, NG16 1QN, NG16 1QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG16 1QW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.2% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.8% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 1QW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% 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 | 33.3% | 34.3% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.9% | 53.8% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 9.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 54.3% | 55.2% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 31.5% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 5.7% | 11.3% | 5.6% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around NG16 1QW this area, 9.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.3% | 9.6% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 6.6% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 9% | -12.2% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 19.3% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 43% | 49.4% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 15.6% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 9.8% | 7.9% | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 4.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 81% | 71.7% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -9.7% |
| Other | 0.5% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 85% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 85% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 6% | -0.7% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.1% | 84.2% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 11.9% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 1.5% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 8.3% | 0.9% | 7.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whetstone Close was 20.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.5% lower than the Awsworth, Cossall & Trowell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whetstone Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Awsworth, Cossall & Trowell and the 80th lowest crime rate of 366 local areas in Broxtowe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Whetstone Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-05-30 | £420,449 |
| 11 Whetstone Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-06-30 | £384,647 |
| 6 Whetstone Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £343,000 | 2018-11-19 | £472,036 |
| 3 Whetstone Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2016-03-31 | £351,533 |
| 6 Whetstone Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £302,500 | 2013-09-13 | £544,392 |
NG16 1QW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
NG16 1QW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB | 4out of 4 | 4,926 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djanogly Strelley Academy Helston Drive , Strelley NG8 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 555 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mornington Primary School Mornington Crescent , Nuthall NG16 1RF | 3out of 4 | 558 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsendale Primary School Assarts Road , Nuthall NG16 1AP | 3out of 4 | 854 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brocklewood Primary and Nursery School Fircroft Avenue , Bilborough NG8 3AL | 3out of 4 | 1,548 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Melbury Primary School Melbury Road , Bilborough NG8 4AU | 3out of 4 | 1,603 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 2,267 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham University Samworth Academy Bramhall Road , Bilborough NG8 4HY | 3out of 4 | 2,285 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Beechdale Academy Harvey Road , Bilborough NG8 3GP | 3out of 4 | 2,379 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kimberley School Newdigate Street , Kimberley NG16 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,539 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Girls' Academy Robin's Wood Road , NG8 3LD | 3out of 4 | 2,811 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | 3out of 4 | 1,557 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 2,581 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Field School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 3HW | 4out of 4 | 2,789 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Crescent School Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG | - not rated | 3,770 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Mountain Education Willow Farm , Off Newton Lane NG16 2SD | - not rated | 4,509 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory's Smokehouse Nuthall | Old Moor Lodge, Mornington Crescent | 222 yd | |
| Lime Indian Restaurant | Lime, 4 - 6 Upminster Drive | 536 yd | |
| Housing 21 - Seagrave Court Restaurant | Seagrave Court, Seagrave Road | 1,000 yd | |
| Artillery Games | 23 Horsendale Avenue, Nuthall | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strelley Social Club | Strelley Social Club, Helston Drive | 552 yd | |
| Holly Tree Farm | Holly Tree Farm, 2 Lawrence Drive | 750 yd | |
| Rose Inn | The Rose Public House, Moor Road | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strelley Fish Bar | 27 Flamsteed Road | 681 yd | |
| Mr Chans | 23 Flamsteed Road | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | 2 Chatterley Parkway | 608 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Nottingham Belfry NOTTINGHAM BUSINESS PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 487 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 | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 206.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.