Thistle Close is in Newthorpe, Nottingham and in Broxtowe district. NG16 2DD is located in the Greasley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broxtowe. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thistle Close, Newthorpe, Nottingham, NG16 2DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG16 2UG, NG16 2DA, NG16 2BD, NG16 2WJ, NG16 2BN, NG16 2BA, NG16 2US, NG16 2UP, NG16 2UU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG16 2DD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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% | 47.5% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 52.5% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 2DD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.8% 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 | 23.4% | 25% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69% | 64.8% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 20.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 52.1% | 54.9% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 32.9% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 10.2% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.1% | 12.2% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 8.6% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.8% | 18.4% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.9% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 20.8% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 29.8% | 0.8% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.6% | 95.1% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 96.6% | 94.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 95.7% | 94.1% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 1% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 76.7% | 13.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thistle Close was 32.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.0% lower than the Eastwood Hilltop average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thistle Close has the 13th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Eastwood Hilltop and the 137th lowest crime rate of 367 local areas in Broxtowe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% 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 Thistle Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2024-11-22 | £325,343 |
| 5 Thistle Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2021-10-21 | £278,359 |
| 6 Thistle Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2019-12-05 | £260,550 |
| 5 Thistle Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2019-09-24 | £266,633 |
| 2 Thistle Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2017-03-03 | £315,590 |
NG16 2DD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory Catholic Voluntary Academy Raglan Street , Hill Top NG16 3GT | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Catholic Primary School, Eastwood Raglan Street , Hill Top NG16 3GT | - not rated | 841 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Leys Junior School Chewton Street , Eastwood NG16 3HB | - not rated | 920 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Leys Infant and Nursery School Chewton Street , Eastwood NG16 3HB | - not rated | 920 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Florence Nightingale Academy Chewton Street , Eastwood NG16 3HB | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Comprehensive School Mansfield Road , Eastwood NG16 3EA | - not rated | 2,301 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Park Academy Mansfield Road , Eastwood NG16 3EA | 3out of 4 | 2,301 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennerley Business and Enterprise College Bennerley Avenue , DE7 8PF | - not rated | 2,381 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kimberley School Newdigate Street , Kimberley NG16 2NJ | - not rated | 2,928 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kimberley School Newdigate Street , Kimberley NG16 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,928 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South East Derbyshire College Field Road , DE7 5RS | - not rated | 5,153 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Parkside School Chewton Street , Eastwood NG16 3HB | - not rated | 950 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee House Christian School Beauvale , NG16 2EZ | - not rated | 1,409 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progression 2 Work Old Beauvale School , Beauvale NG16 2EZ | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennerley Fields School Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ | 3out of 4 | 2,169 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennerley Fields Specialist Speech and Language College Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ | - not rated | 2,169 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carole's Snack Bar | 12 Giltway, Giltbrook | 610 yd | |
| Escape Family Entertainment Centre | 6 Pentrich Road, Giltbrook Industrial Park | 715 yd | |
| Pizza Express | 1B Giltbrook Retail Park, Ikea Way | 731 yd | |
| Frankie & Benny's | Frankie & Benny's, (Giltbrook 5231) | 731 yd | |
| Starbucks | 16 Giltbrook Retail Park, Ikea Way | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hayloft | 441 Nottingham Road, Giltbrook | 489 yd | |
| Caught & Bowled | 493 Nottingham Road, Giltbrook | 613 yd | |
| Foresters Arms | 254 Main Street, Newthorpe | 913 yd | |
| The Greasley Castle | 1 Castle Street, Eastwood | 928 yd | |
| Pick And Davy Limited | 237A Nottingham Road, Eastwood | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny | 77 Smithurst Road, Giltbrook | 360 yd | |
| Queens Palace | 451 Nottingham Road, Giltbrook | 559 yd | |
| Doughnotts | Giltbrook Retail Park, Ikea Way | 731 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | 226 Nottingham Road, Eastwood | 1,022 yd | |
| Delhi | 211 Nottingham Road, Eastwood | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative | 519 Nottingham Road, Giltbrook | 702 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 5 Giltbrook Retail Park, Ikea Way | 731 yd | |
| Central England Co-Operative Ltd | 248 Nottingham Road, Eastwood | 980 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birnham Park SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND HALLS LANE | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| The Priory Catholic Voluntary Academy RAGLAN STREET | grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Brookhill Leys Primary School CHEWTON STREET | grass pitches | 997 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 | 37.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.