Willey Lane is in Newthorpe, Nottingham and in Broxtowe district. NG16 3QW is located in the Greasley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Willey Lane, Newthorpe, Nottingham, NG16 3QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG16 3QW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 50.8% | 3.7% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 52.9% | 49.2% | -3.7% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 35.4% | 38.4% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 42.4% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 10.5% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 1.7% | -4.6% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 | 40.5% | 43.7% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 34.2% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 15.6% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 5.1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 25.8% | 21.1% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 11.6% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 13.4% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 7.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 18.1% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 28.4% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.3% | 98.3% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 96.9% | 97.3% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 97.3% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.6% | 37.2% | 17.4% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willey Lane was 60.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.0% higher than the Brinsley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Willey Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Brinsley and the 137th highest crime rate of 366 local areas in Broxtowe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Barn Willey Wood Court Willey Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £422,000 | 2016-12-19 | £677,300 |
| The Byre Willey Wood Court Willey Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, a newly built property | £369,500 | 2008-05-28 | £656,746 |
| Stone Barn Willey Wood Court Willey Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £450,000 | 2007-09-13 | £777,889 |
| The Stables Willey Wood Court Willey Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £335,000 | 2006-12-08 | £590,974 |
NG16 3QW 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinsley Primary and Nursery School Moor Road , Brinsley NG16 5AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Underwood Church of England Primary School Main Road , Underwood NG16 5GN | 3out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence View Primary and Nursery School Walker Street , Eastwood NG16 3FP | 3out of 4 | 2,316 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greasley Beauvale Primary School Greasley Avenue , Newthorpe NG16 2FJ | 3out of 4 | 2,584 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bagthorpe Primary School School Road , Bagthorpe NG16 5HB | 3out of 4 | 2,657 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 | 2,509 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldercar High School Daltons Close , Langley Mill NG16 4HL | 3out of 4 | 3,778 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selston High School Chapel Road , Selston NG16 6BW | 3out of 4 | 4,363 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holgate Academy Hillcrest Drive , Hucknall NG15 6PX | 2out of 4 | 4,930 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,511 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasmine House School Jasmine House School , 34 Ilkeston Road DE75 7DT | - not rated | 5,243 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 9.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 9.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 9.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 9.1% |
| 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 | 27.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 90.9% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.