Hardy Street is in Kimberley, Nottingham and in Broxtowe district. NG16 2JL is located in the Kimberley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broxtowe. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hardy Street, Kimberley, Nottingham, NG16 2JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG16 2JX, NG16 2JY, NG16 2TX, NG16 2LA, NG16 2JN, NG16 2TU, NG16 2LH, NG16 2JE, NG16 2JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG16 2JL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 52.9% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 49.6% | 47.1% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 28.3% | 35.8% | 7.5% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 46.4% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 9.3% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 5.6% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 43.8% | 51.3% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 34.5% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 12% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.2% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 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 | 16.4% | 10.2% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 6.9% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 14.8% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.2% | 7.5% | -0.7% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 23.6% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 34.4% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 0.6% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.6% | 94.7% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 98.3% | 95.6% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 95.6% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.8% | 37.2% | 13.6% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hardy Street was 22.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.0% lower than the Watnall & Nuthall West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hardy Street has the 6th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Watnall & Nuthall West and the 87th lowest crime rate of 367 local areas in Broxtowe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Hardy Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-03-26 | £217,075 |
| 5 Hardy Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-11-01 | £240,557 |
| 19 Hardy Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2024-02-13 | £153,170 |
| 1 Hardy Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £195,000 | 2023-03-30 | £193,809 |
| 69 Hardy Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-01-24 | £249,360 |
NG16 2JL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywell Primary School Hardy Street , Kimberley NG16 2JL | 3out of 4 | 65 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywell Primary School Hardy Street , Kimberley NG16 2JL | - not rated | 65 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilthill Primary School Gilt Hill , Kimberley NG16 2GZ | - not rated | 885 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilthill Primary School Gilt Hill , Kimberley NG16 2GZ | 3out of 4 | 885 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimberley Primary School Swingate , Kimberley NG16 2PG | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kimberley School Newdigate Street , Kimberley NG16 2NJ | - not rated | 842 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kimberley School Newdigate Street , Kimberley NG16 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennerley Business and Enterprise College Bennerley Avenue , DE7 8PF | - not rated | 3,446 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Comprehensive School Mansfield Road , Eastwood NG16 3EA | - not rated | 4,233 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Park Academy Mansfield Road , Eastwood NG16 3EA | 3out of 4 | 4,233 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilborough College College Way , NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 4,733 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 4,744 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 5,260 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South East Derbyshire College Field Road , DE7 5RS | - not rated | 5,446 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progression 2 Work Old Beauvale School , Beauvale NG16 2EZ | - not rated | 2,453 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee House Christian School Beauvale , NG16 2EZ | - not rated | 2,644 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Parkside School Chewton Street , Eastwood NG16 3HB | - not rated | 2,825 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Mountain Education Willow Farm , Off Newton Lane NG16 2SD | - not rated | 3,147 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennerley Fields School Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ | 3out of 4 | 3,277 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simla Indian Restaurant | 5 James Street, Kimberley | 675 yd | |
| Sinatra's | 4 James Street, Kimberley | 675 yd | |
| Madhatters | 20 James Street, Kimberley | 675 yd | |
| Rumbletums | Rumbletums Community Cafe, 2A Victoria Street | 737 yd | |
| The Oat Shed | 45 - 47 Main Street, Kimberley | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson And Railway | Nelson And Railway Hotel, 12 Station Road | 444 yd | |
| Cricketers Rest | 4 Chapel Street, Kimberley | 593 yd | |
| Kimberley Institute Cricket Club | Newdigate Street, Kimberley | 648 yd | |
| Miners Return | 125 Eastwood Road, Kimberley | 669 yd | |
| The Gate Inn | 21 Main Street, Kimberley | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Panda Takeaway | 82 Eastwood Road, Kimberley | 641 yd | |
| James Street Old English Chippy | 1 James Street, Kimberley | 675 yd | |
| The Oriental | 2 James Street, Kimberley | 675 yd | |
| Muckys | 9 James Street, Kimberley | 675 yd | |
| Kimberley Fish Bar | 125A Eastwood Road, Kimberley | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, J Sainsbury Plc | 727 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hollywell Primary School HARDY STREET | grass pitches | 66 yd |
| Gilthill Primary School GILT HILL | grass pitches | 752 yd |
| Kimberley Institute Cricket Club KIMBERLEY INSTITUTE CRICKET CLUB KIMBERLEY INSTITUTE CRICKET CLUB NEWDIGATE STREET | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Kimberley Leisure Centre NEWDIGATE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 918 yd |
| Digby Street Pitch KIMBERLEY MINERS WELFARE FOOTBALL GROUND KIMBERLEY MINERS WELFARE FOOTBALL GROUND DIGBY STREET | grass pitches | 1,035 yd |
| Stag Recreation Ground THE STAG RECREATION GROUND THE STAG RECREATION GROUND NOTTINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,052 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 | 96.9% |
| 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 | 88.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.