Knowle Lane is in Kimberley, Nottingham and in Broxtowe district. NG16 2QA 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 Knowle Lane, Kimberley, Nottingham, NG16 2QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG16 2QB, NG16 2PY, NG16 2PG, NG16 2PH, NG16 2GX, NG16 2PW, NG16 2PJ, NG16 2PN, NG16 2PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG16 2QA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 50.8% | 52% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 34.6% | 36.1% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 41.2% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 10.7% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 9.4% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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 | 43.7% | 42.6% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 36.3% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 12.6% | -5.5% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 5.4% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.4% | 27.2% | -8.2% | 18.2% | 9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 10.8% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 17.7% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 17.7% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 19.4% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -14.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.1% | 93.7% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 97.1% | 95.9% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 97.1% | 95.9% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 24% | 13.5% | 10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.7% | 37.2% | 23.5% |
| Christian | 29.6% | 46.2% | -16.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knowle Lane was 25.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.9% lower than the Watnall & Nuthall West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Knowle Lane has the 11th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Watnall & Nuthall West and the 112th lowest crime rate of 367 local areas in Broxtowe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Knowle Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £146,550 | 2024-03-22 | £153,185 |
| 46 Knowle Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-02-01 | £114,062 |
| 60 Knowle Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-06-23 | £192,987 |
| 56 Knowle Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2023-02-20 | £136,846 |
| 37 Knowle Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2022-06-06 | £249,932 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberley Primary School Swingate , Kimberley NG16 2PG | - not rated | 140 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimberley Primary School Swingate , Kimberley NG16 2PG | 3out of 4 | 140 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkfields Junior School Coronation Road , Nuthall NG16 1EP | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkfields Infant School Coronation Road , Nuthall NG16 1EP | - not rated | 891 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkfields Infant School Coronation Road , Nuthall NG16 1EP | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 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 |
| Player Comprehensive School Denewood Crescent , Bilborough NG8 3DH | - not rated | 3,512 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham University Samworth Academy Bramhall Road , Bilborough NG8 4HY | 3out of 4 | 3,666 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Sharp School Bramhall Road , Bilborough NG8 4HY | - not rated | 3,666 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilborough College College Way , NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 3,343 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 3,352 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 4,198 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South East Derbyshire College Field Road , DE7 5RS | - not rated | 5,040 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain Education Willow Farm , Off Newton Lane NG16 2SD | - not rated | 3,114 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Rectory 11 St Agnes Close , Off Wigman Road NG8 4BJ | - not rated | 3,143 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | 3out of 4 | 3,400 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury School Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | - not rated | 3,400 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Hardwick School Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | - not rated | 3,448 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| No18 Coffee & Eatery | 35 Greens Lane, Kimberley | 584 yd | |
| Dandelion Deli And Coffee | 33 Main Street, Kimberley | 651 yd | |
| The Oat Shed | 45 - 47 Main Street, Kimberley | 656 yd | |
| Rumbletums | Rumbletums Community Cafe, 2A Victoria Street | 710 yd | |
| Simla Indian Restaurant | 5 James Street, Kimberley | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Lion | White Lion, 74 Swingate | 307 yd | |
| The Stag Inn | The Stag, 67 Nottingham Road | 506 yd | |
| Roots Emporium | 17 Nottingham Road, Kimberley | 506 yd | |
| The Gate Inn | 21 Main Street, Kimberley | 651 yd | |
| Larks Nest | The Larks Nest, Larkfield Road | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigo's | 51 Main Street, Kimberley | 651 yd | |
| KIMBERLEY PIZZERIA | 57 Main Street, Kimberley | 651 yd | |
| James Street Old English Chippy | 1 James Street, Kimberley | 728 yd | |
| The Oriental | 2 James Street, Kimberley | 728 yd | |
| Muckys | 9 James Street, Kimberley | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, J Sainsbury Plc | 689 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stag Recreation Ground THE STAG RECREATION GROUND THE STAG RECREATION GROUND NOTTINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 537 yd |
| Kimberley Institute Cricket Club KIMBERLEY INSTITUTE CRICKET CLUB KIMBERLEY INSTITUTE CRICKET CLUB NEWDIGATE STREET | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Larkfields Junior School CORONATION ROAD | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Kimberley Leisure Centre NEWDIGATE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 842 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.