Browns Flats is in Kimberley, Nottingham and in Broxtowe district. NG16 2JU 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 Browns Flats, Kimberley, Nottingham, NG16 2JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG16 2JT, NG16 2TR, NG16 2GL, NG16 2HT, NG16 2JS, NG16 2JW, NG16 2JR, NG16 2NQ, NG16 2JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG16 2JU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.6% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.4% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 26.3% | 36.5% | 10.2% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 44.7% | -8.7% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 11% | 10.9% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 6.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 50.2% | 48.1% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 30.8% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 15.7% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 23.3% | 17.7% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 10.6% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 14% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 4.5% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 18.1% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 33.6% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.5% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 99% | 95.5% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 97.9% | 94.9% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 96.2% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.1% | 37.2% | 19.9% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Browns Flats was 55.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.8% higher than the Watnall & Nuthall West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Browns Flats has the 13th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Watnall & Nuthall West and the 164th highest crime rate of 367 local areas in Broxtowe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Browns Flats, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2020-11-12 | £458,385 |
| 2 Browns Flats, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-10-18 | £417,356 |
| 3 Browns Flats, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2018-08-31 | £415,879 |
| 4 Browns Flats, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2004-04-16 | £310,545 |
NG16 2JU 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywell Primary School Hardy Street , Kimberley NG16 2JL | 3out of 4 | 440 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywell Primary School Hardy Street , Kimberley NG16 2JL | - not rated | 440 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimberley Primary School Swingate , Kimberley NG16 2PG | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimberley Primary School Swingate , Kimberley NG16 2PG | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkfields Junior School Coronation Road , Nuthall NG16 1EP | 3out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 468 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kimberley School Newdigate Street , Kimberley NG16 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 468 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennerley Business and Enterprise College Bennerley Avenue , DE7 8PF | - not rated | 3,647 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Player Comprehensive School Denewood Crescent , Bilborough NG8 3DH | - not rated | 4,533 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holgate Academy Nabbs Lane , Hucknall NG15 6HB | 2out of 4 | 4,541 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 | 4,412 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 4,420 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 4,884 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South East Derbyshire College Field Road , DE7 5RS | - not rated | 5,466 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 | 2,816 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee House Christian School Beauvale , NG16 2EZ | - not rated | 3,016 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Parkside School Chewton Street , Eastwood NG16 3HB | - not rated | 3,207 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Mountain Education Willow Farm , Off Newton Lane NG16 2SD | - not rated | 3,240 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennerley Fields School Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ | 3out of 4 | 3,490 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 | 366 yd | |
| Sinatra's | 4 James Street, Kimberley | 366 yd | |
| Madhatters | 20 James Street, Kimberley | 366 yd | |
| Rumbletums | Rumbletums Community Cafe, 2A Victoria Street | 369 yd | |
| The Oat Shed | 45 - 47 Main Street, Kimberley | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson And Railway | Nelson And Railway Hotel, 12 Station Road | 158 yd | |
| Cricketers Rest | 4 Chapel Street, Kimberley | 257 yd | |
| Kimberley Institute Cricket Club | Newdigate Street, Kimberley | 268 yd | |
| The Gate Inn | 21 Main Street, Kimberley | 426 yd | |
| Roots Emporium | 17 Nottingham Road, Kimberley | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Street Old English Chippy | 1 James Street, Kimberley | 366 yd | |
| The Oriental | 2 James Street, Kimberley | 366 yd | |
| Muckys | 9 James Street, Kimberley | 366 yd | |
| Amigo's | 51 Main Street, Kimberley | 426 yd | |
| KIMBERLEY PIZZERIA | 57 Main Street, Kimberley | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, J Sainsbury Plc | 380 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberley Institute Cricket Club KIMBERLEY INSTITUTE CRICKET CLUB KIMBERLEY INSTITUTE CRICKET CLUB NEWDIGATE STREET | grass pitches | 402 yd |
| Hollywell Primary School HARDY STREET | grass pitches | 442 yd |
| Kimberley Leisure Centre NEWDIGATE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 547 yd |
| Stag Recreation Ground THE STAG RECREATION GROUND THE STAG RECREATION GROUND NOTTINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 672 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 28.17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 28.17 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 2.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 2.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 2.88 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.