Main Street is in Newthorpe, Nottingham and in Broxtowe district. NG16 2EX 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 Main Street, Newthorpe, Nottingham, NG16 2EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG16 2EY, NG16 2EW, NG16 2EZ, NG16 2FJ, NG16 2ET, NG16 2EU, NG16 2DW, NG16 3QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG16 2EX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 50.2% | 49.6% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 49.8% | 50.4% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 2EX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% 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 | 24.2% | 25.1% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 56% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 11.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 9.2% | -5.5% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 8.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 47.8% | 48% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 35.2% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 13.2% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 26.1% | 18.3% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 11.5% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 17.8% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 10.1% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 15.9% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 25% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.8% | 99.1% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 97.6% | 97.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 97.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 62.4% | 46.2% | 16.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Main Street was 59.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.4% lower than the Eastwood Hilltop average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Main Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Eastwood Hilltop and the 140th highest crime rate of 366 local areas in Broxtowe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Main Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2015-08-07 | £477,122 |
| 11 Main Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2014-02-28 | £358,629 |
| 27 Main Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2010-06-04 | £273,529 |
| 7 Main Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £112,750 | 2008-11-07 | £211,223 |
| 21 Main Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2000-07-14 | £367,866 |
NG16 2EX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 2EX 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 | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greasley Beauvale Primary School Greasley Avenue , Newthorpe NG16 2FJ | 3out of 4 | 130 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Catholic Voluntary Academy Raglan Street , Hill Top NG16 3GT | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence View Primary and Nursery School Walker Street , Eastwood NG16 3FP | 3out of 4 | 980 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Florence Nightingale Academy Chewton Street , Eastwood NG16 3HB | - not rated | 998 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springbank Academy Peacock Drive , Eastwood NG16 3HW | - not rated | 1,713 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall Park Academy Mansfield Road , Eastwood NG16 3EA | 3out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kimberley School Newdigate Street , Kimberley NG16 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 3,384 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldercar High School Daltons Close , Langley Mill NG16 4HL | 3out of 4 | 4,162 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holgate Academy Hillcrest Drive , Hucknall NG15 6PX | 2out of 4 | 4,697 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 238 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennerley Fields School Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ | 4out of 4 | 3,579 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Amber Valley and Erewash Support Centre Bennerley Avenue , Cotmanhay DE7 8PF | 3out of 4 | 3,820 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Mountain Education Willow Farm , Off Newton Lane NG16 2SD | - not rated | 4,232 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasmine House School Jasmine House School , 34 Ilkeston Road DE75 7DT | - not rated | 4,842 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age UK - Age Concern Eastwood | The Colin Dyson Centre, 15 Edward Road | 730 yd | |
| 2 Sam's Cafe | 221 Nottingham Road, Eastwood | 750 yd | |
| Olive Tree | Olive Tree Grill, 230 Nottingham Road | 805 yd | |
| Three Tuns Inn | Three Tuns Road, Eastwood | 917 yd | |
| Parish Oven | Church Hall, Church Road | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greasley Miners Welfare Social Club | 70 Dovecote Road, Newthorpe | 356 yd | |
| Pick And Davy Limited | 237A Nottingham Road, Eastwood | 727 yd | |
| Foresters Arms | 254 Main Street, Newthorpe | 735 yd | |
| Tap And Growler | 209 Nottingham Road, Eastwood | 750 yd | |
| The Greasley Castle | 1 Castle Street, Eastwood | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 211 Nottingham Road, Eastwood | 750 yd | |
| Hilltop Fish Bar | 215 Nottingham Road, Eastwood | 750 yd | |
| Hilltop Pizzeria | 217 Nottingham Road, Eastwood | 750 yd | |
| Jade Kitchen | 199 Nottingham Road, Eastwood | 750 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | 226 Nottingham Road, Eastwood | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-Operative Ltd | 248 Nottingham Road, Eastwood | 793 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, (6357) | 911 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greasley Beauvale Primary School GREASLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 158 yd |
| Greasley Sports And Community Centre Dovecote Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 284 yd |
| The Priory Catholic Voluntary Academy RAGLAN STREET | grass pitches | 922 yd |
| Eastwood Cfc (Play Soccer Usa 3G Arena) EASTWOOD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB EASTWOOD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB CHEWTON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 1,006 yd |
| Brookhill Leys Primary School CHEWTON STREET | grass pitches | 1,053 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 | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.