Leech Court is in Giltbrook, Nottingham and in Broxtowe district. NG16 2WE is located in the Greasley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broxtowe. This postcode has been in use since 1983-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Leech Court, Giltbrook, Nottingham, NG16 2WE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG16 2WD, NG16 2WQ, NG16 2WB, NG16 2UD, NG16 2WT, NG16 2US, NG16 2WA, NG16 2WW, NG16 2WY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG16 2WE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.7% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.3% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NG16 2WE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.8% | 50.8% | 12.0% | 37.9% | 12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 30.9% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 3.5% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 10.4% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 52.2% | 54.3% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 30.7% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 11% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 24.8% | 15% | -9.8% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 7.2% | -11.2% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 14.3% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18% | 23.3% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 32.8% | 17.5% | 33.8% | -1.0% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| White | 97.6% | 91.7% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
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 | 97.6% | 94.1% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 94.3% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.1% | 37.2% | 20.9% |
| Christian | 35% | 46.2% | -11.2% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leech Court was 392.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 337.8% higher than the Eastwood Hilltop average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Leech Court has the highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Eastwood Hilltop and the 13th highest crime rate of 366 local areas in Broxtowe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Leech Court, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2023-12-08 | £168,092 |
| 1 Leech Court, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,250 | 2007-08-06 | £191,210 |
| 1 Leech Court, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £99,950 | 2004-10-08 | £190,221 |
| 1 Leech Court, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2002-11-08 | £212,219 |
| 3 Leech Court, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £42,800 | 2001-06-22 | £167,592 |
NG16 2WE 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 | 226 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilthill Primary School Gilt Hill , Kimberley NG16 2GZ | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Catholic Voluntary Academy Raglan Street , Hill Top NG16 3GT | 3out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Florence Nightingale Academy Chewton Street , Eastwood NG16 3HB | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greasley Beauvale Primary School Greasley Avenue , Newthorpe NG16 2FJ | 3out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Awsworth Primary and Nursery School The Lane , Awsworth NG16 2QS | 3out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,626 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kimberley School Newdigate Street , Kimberley NG16 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,702 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy King George Avenue , DE7 5HS | 2out of 4 | 4,368 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldercar High School Daltons Close , Langley Mill NG16 4HL | 3out of 4 | 4,716 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirk Hallam Community Academy Godfrey Drive , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HH | 2out of 4 | 5,439 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,756 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennerley Fields School Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ | 4out of 4 | 1,980 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Amber Valley and Erewash Support Centre Bennerley Avenue , Cotmanhay DE7 8PF | 3out of 4 | 2,262 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Mountain Education Willow Farm , Off Newton Lane NG16 2SD | - not rated | 2,523 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasmine House School Jasmine House School , 34 Ilkeston Road DE75 7DT | - not rated | 4,744 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Express | 1B Giltbrook Retail Park, Ikea Way | 350 yd | |
| Frankie & Benny's | Frankie & Benny's, (Giltbrook 5231) | 350 yd | |
| Starbucks | 16 Giltbrook Retail Park, Ikea Way | 350 yd | |
| Subway | 17 Giltbrook Retail Park, Ikea Way | 350 yd | |
| Ikea Nottingham | 4 Giltbrook Retail Park, Ikea Way | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caught & Bowled | 493 Nottingham Road, Giltbrook | 528 yd | |
| The Hayloft | 441 Nottingham Road, Giltbrook | 641 yd | |
| Foresters Arms | 254 Main Street, Newthorpe | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny | 77 Smithurst Road, Giltbrook | 181 yd | |
| Doughnotts | Giltbrook Retail Park, Ikea Way | 350 yd | |
| Queens Palace | 451 Nottingham Road, Giltbrook | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 5 Giltbrook Retail Park, Ikea Way | 350 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative | 519 Nottingham Road, Giltbrook | 548 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birnham Park SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND HALLS LANE | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Digby Street Pitch KIMBERLEY MINERS WELFARE FOOTBALL GROUND KIMBERLEY MINERS WELFARE FOOTBALL GROUND DIGBY STREET | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Gilthill Primary School GILT HILL | grass pitches | 1,018 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 | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.