The Heath is in Giltbrook, Nottingham and in Broxtowe district. NG16 2UU is located in the Greasley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broxtowe. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Heath, Giltbrook, Nottingham, NG16 2UU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG16 2BD, NG16 2UP, NG16 2XF, NG16 2BA, NG16 2UG, NG16 2UN, NG16 2UL, NG16 2BN, NG16 2BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG16 2UU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 50.6% | 47.5% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 52.5% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 2UU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.8% 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 | 23.4% | 25% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69% | 64.8% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 20.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 52.1% | 54.9% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 32.9% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 10.2% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 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 | 14.1% | 12.2% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 8.6% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.8% | 18.4% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.9% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 20.8% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 29.8% | 0.8% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.6% | 95.1% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 96.6% | 94.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 95.7% | 94.1% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 1% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 76.7% | 13.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Heath was 32.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.8% lower than the Eastwood Hilltop average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Heath has the 12th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Eastwood Hilltop and the 146th lowest crime rate of 366 local areas in Broxtowe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 The Heath, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-03-28 | £306,396 |
| 16 The Heath, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2020-12-03 | £312,841 |
| 7 The Heath, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £289,000 | 2018-08-30 | £396,095 |
| 2 The Heath, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2016-06-13 | £409,600 |
| 10 The Heath, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2016-03-04 | £409,852 |
NG16 2UU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory Catholic Voluntary Academy Raglan Street , Hill Top NG16 3GT | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Florence Nightingale Academy Chewton Street , Eastwood NG16 3HB | - not rated | 767 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springbank Academy Peacock Drive , Eastwood NG16 3HW | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greasley Beauvale Primary School Greasley Avenue , Newthorpe NG16 2FJ | 3out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence View Primary and Nursery School Walker Street , Eastwood NG16 3FP | 3out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,055 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kimberley School Newdigate Street , Kimberley NG16 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 3,266 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldercar High School Daltons Close , Langley Mill NG16 4HL | 3out of 4 | 4,119 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy King George Avenue , DE7 5HS | 2out of 4 | 4,472 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,641 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennerley Fields School Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ | 4out of 4 | 2,072 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Amber Valley and Erewash Support Centre Bennerley Avenue , Cotmanhay DE7 8PF | 3out of 4 | 2,305 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Mountain Education Willow Farm , Off Newton Lane NG16 2SD | - not rated | 2,839 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasmine House School Jasmine House School , 34 Ilkeston Road DE75 7DT | - not rated | 4,195 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carole's Snack Bar | 12 Giltway, Giltbrook | 836 yd | |
| Notts And Derby Radio Controlled Car Racing | Halls Lane, Giltbrook | 856 yd | |
| Pizza Express | 1B Giltbrook Retail Park, Ikea Way | 929 yd | |
| Frankie & Benny's | Frankie & Benny's, (Giltbrook 5231) | 929 yd | |
| Starbucks | 16 Giltbrook Retail Park, Ikea Way | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hayloft | 441 Nottingham Road, Giltbrook | 696 yd | |
| Caught & Bowled | 493 Nottingham Road, Giltbrook | 846 yd | |
| The Greasley Castle | 1 Castle Street, Eastwood | 882 yd | |
| Pick And Davy Limited | 237A Nottingham Road, Eastwood | 951 yd | |
| Tap And Growler | 209 Nottingham Road, Eastwood | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny | 77 Smithurst Road, Giltbrook | 573 yd | |
| Queens Palace | 451 Nottingham Road, Giltbrook | 790 yd | |
| Doughnotts | Giltbrook Retail Park, Ikea Way | 929 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | 226 Nottingham Road, Eastwood | 988 yd | |
| Delhi | 211 Nottingham Road, Eastwood | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 5 Giltbrook Retail Park, Ikea Way | 929 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative | 519 Nottingham Road, Giltbrook | 935 yd | |
| Central England Co-Operative Ltd | 248 Nottingham Road, Eastwood | 955 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birnham Park SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND HALLS LANE | grass pitches | 529 yd |
| The Priory Catholic Voluntary Academy RAGLAN STREET | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Brookhill Leys Primary School CHEWTON STREET | grass pitches | 910 yd |
| Coronation Park PLUMPTRE WAY | grass pitches | 1,036 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 305.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.