Dorchester Road is in Kimberley, Nottingham and in Broxtowe district. NG16 2TN 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 Dorchester Road, Kimberley, Nottingham, NG16 2TN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG16 2TQ, NG16 2NS, NG16 2LH, NG16 2TH, NG16 2JY, NG16 2JW, NG16 2TG, NG16 2TP, NG16 2JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG16 2TN 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 Dorchester Road was 46.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.9% higher than the Watnall & Nuthall West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dorchester Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Watnall & Nuthall West and the 175th lowest 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 -47.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dorchester Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-10-17 | £220,353 |
| 28 Dorchester Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-04-30 | £180,522 |
| 23 Dorchester Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2025-02-21 | £175,363 |
| 7 Dorchester Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-08-23 | £176,998 |
| 1 Dorchester Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,250 | 2024-03-15 | £214,345 |
NG16 2TN 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 | 302 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywell Primary School Hardy Street , Kimberley NG16 2JL | - not rated | 302 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilthill Primary School Gilt Hill , Kimberley NG16 2GZ | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilthill Primary School Gilt Hill , Kimberley NG16 2GZ | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimberley Primary School Swingate , Kimberley NG16 2PG | - not rated | 1,360 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 | 646 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kimberley School Newdigate Street , Kimberley NG16 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennerley Business and Enterprise College Bennerley Avenue , DE7 8PF | - not rated | 3,665 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holgate Academy Nabbs Lane , Hucknall NG15 6HB | 2out of 4 | 4,391 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Comprehensive School Mansfield Road , Eastwood NG16 3EA | - not rated | 4,427 yd | Community school | 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 | 4,655 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 4,663 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 5,051 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 | 2,588 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee House Christian School Beauvale , NG16 2EZ | - not rated | 2,797 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Parkside School Chewton Street , Eastwood NG16 3HB | - not rated | 3,024 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Mountain Education Willow Farm , Off Newton Lane NG16 2SD | - not rated | 3,329 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennerley Fields School Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ | 3out of 4 | 3,499 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 | 605 yd | |
| Sinatra's | 4 James Street, Kimberley | 605 yd | |
| Madhatters | 20 James Street, Kimberley | 605 yd | |
| Rumbletums | Rumbletums Community Cafe, 2A Victoria Street | 609 yd | |
| The Oat Shed | 45 - 47 Main Street, Kimberley | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson And Railway | Nelson And Railway Hotel, 12 Station Road | 378 yd | |
| Kimberley Institute Cricket Club | Newdigate Street, Kimberley | 495 yd | |
| Cricketers Rest | 4 Chapel Street, Kimberley | 499 yd | |
| The Gate Inn | 21 Main Street, Kimberley | 666 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 25 Main Road, Watnall | 710 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Street Old English Chippy | 1 James Street, Kimberley | 605 yd | |
| The Oriental | 2 James Street, Kimberley | 605 yd | |
| Muckys | 9 James Street, Kimberley | 605 yd | |
| Amigo's | 51 Main Street, Kimberley | 666 yd | |
| KIMBERLEY PIZZERIA | 57 Main Street, Kimberley | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, J Sainsbury Plc | 623 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hollywell Primary School HARDY STREET | grass pitches | 302 yd |
| Kimberley Institute Cricket Club KIMBERLEY INSTITUTE CRICKET CLUB KIMBERLEY INSTITUTE CRICKET CLUB NEWDIGATE STREET | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Kimberley Leisure Centre NEWDIGATE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 717 yd |
| Stag Recreation Ground THE STAG RECREATION GROUND THE STAG RECREATION GROUND NOTTINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 896 yd |
| Gilthill Primary School GILT HILL | grass pitches | 986 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 | 53.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.