Brookside is in Eastwood, Nottingham and in Broxtowe district. NG16 3DJ is located in the Eastwood Hall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brookside, Eastwood, Nottingham, NG16 3DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG16 3DL, NG16 3DZ, NG16 3DG, NG16 3DN, NG16 3DH, NG16 3DT, NG16 3DR, NG16 3DU, NG16 3DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG16 3DJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 52.1% | 50% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 47.9% | 50% | 2.1% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of NG16 3DJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% 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 | 20.7% | 17.8% | -2.9% | 37.9% | -20.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 53% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 8.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 12.8% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 13.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 25.7% | 29.8% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -18.6% |
| Good health | 41.4% | 37.1% | -4.3% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 26.1% | 6.9% | 12.7% | 13.4% |
| Bad health | 11.1% | 4.9% | -6.2% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
In the area around NG16 3DJ this area, 29.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.2% | 29.7% | -10.5% | 18.2% | 11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 10.5% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.9% | 10.5% | 2.6% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.3% | 10% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 16.4% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 20.1% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.5% | 99.2% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 97.3% | 97.2% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 97.2% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 21.1% | 13.5% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brookside was 37.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.2% higher than the Brinsley average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Brookside has the 11th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Brinsley and the 169th lowest crime rate of 366 local areas in Broxtowe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Brookside, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-09-20 | £227,952 |
| 1 Brookside, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2021-12-10 | £209,918 |
| 1 Brookside, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2020-11-03 | £191,231 |
| 4 Brookside, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2013-06-21 | £269,552 |
| 3 Brookside, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2007-11-23 | £229,901 |
NG16 3DJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NG16 3DJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 50% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 109 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence View Primary and Nursery School Walker Street , Eastwood NG16 3FP | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springbank Academy Peacock Drive , Eastwood NG16 3HW | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Florence Nightingale Academy Chewton Street , Eastwood NG16 3HB | - not rated | 1,490 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Catholic Voluntary Academy Raglan Street , Hill Top NG16 3GT | 3out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greasley Beauvale Primary School Greasley Avenue , Newthorpe NG16 2FJ | 3out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 513 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldercar High School Daltons Close , Langley Mill NG16 4HL | 3out of 4 | 2,508 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heanor Gate Spencer Academy Kirkley Drive , DE75 7RA | 3out of 4 | 4,841 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kimberley School Newdigate Street , Kimberley NG16 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 5,009 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,911 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasmine House School Jasmine House School , 34 Ilkeston Road DE75 7DT | - not rated | 3,505 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennerley Fields School Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ | 4out of 4 | 4,026 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Amber Valley and Erewash Support Centre Bennerley Avenue , Cotmanhay DE7 8PF | 3out of 4 | 4,162 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Mountain Education Willow Farm , Off Newton Lane NG16 2SD | - not rated | 4,982 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Hall | Mansfield Road, Eastwood | 401 yd | |
| Julie's | 18 Mansfield Road, Eastwood | 514 yd | |
| Charlies On The Hill | 12 Mansfield Road, Eastwood | 514 yd | |
| The White Peacock Coffee Shop | 33 Scargill Walk, Eastwood | 524 yd | |
| Mimis Kitchen Ltd | 7B Victoria Street, Eastwood | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Cue Sports Ltd | 24 Mansfield Road, Eastwood | 514 yd | |
| Lady Chatterley | 59 Nottingham Road, Eastwood | 604 yd | |
| Mellor's Mews | Mellors Mews, 68A Nottingham Road | 605 yd | |
| Old Wine Vaults | The Old Wine Vaults, 11 Church Street | 649 yd | |
| Eastwood & District Conservative Club | 9 Church Street, Eastwood | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marios Tripple P Parlour | 10 Mansfield Road, Eastwood | 514 yd | |
| Magic Wok Noodle Bar | 39 Nottingham Road, Eastwood | 562 yd | |
| Oriental Wok | 27 Nottingham Road, Eastwood | 565 yd | |
| Peri'fect | 7 The Hollies, Nottingham Road | 592 yd | |
| Pizza Paz | 6 Nottingham Road, Eastwood | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Kelham Way, Eastwood | 558 yd | |
| Iceland | 55-57 Nottingham Road, Eastwood | 604 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Club At Eastwood Hall EASTWOOD HALL EASTWOOD HALL MANSFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 384 yd |
| Hall Park Mansfield Road | grass pitches | 409 yd |
| Eastwood Town C.C. CRICKET PAVILION AND SPORTS GROUND CRICKET PAVILION AND SPORTS GROUND GREENHILLS ROAD | grass pitches | 504 yd |
| Eastwood Community Sports Centre MANSFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 635 yd |
| Springbank Primary School PEACOCK DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,057 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.