Portland Road, Selston, Nottingham, NG16 6AN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG16 6AN 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	55.2%	50.7%	-4.5%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	44.8%	49.3%	4.5%	49.0%	0.3%

Partnership Status

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	20.5%	27.1%	6.6%	37.9%	-10.8%
Married: Opposite sex	51.6%	49.6%	-2.0%	44.2%	5.4%
Separated	2.5%	3%	0.5%	2.2%	0.8%
Divorced	9%	6.4%	-2.6%	9.1%	-2.7%
Widowed	16.4%	14%	-2.4%	6.1%	7.9%

Health

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	39.1%	39.6%	0.5%	48.4%	-8.8%
Good health	31.6%	34.5%	2.9%	33.6%	0.9%
Fair health	21.5%	20.1%	-1.4%	12.7%	7.4%
Bad health	5.1%	5%	-0.1%	4.0%	1.0%
Very bad health	2.7%	0.7%	-2.0%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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.

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 16%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	33.2%	26.5%	-6.7%	18.2%	8.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.6%	10.9%	-4.7%	9.6%	1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.5%	18.1%	4.6%	13.4%	4.7%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	7.1%	1.8%	5.3%	1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.8%	19.7%	9.9%	16.9%	2.8%
Degree or Similar	18%	16%	-2.0%	33.8%	-17.8%
Other	4.5%	1.7%	-2.8%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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)
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
White	99.7%	99.6%	-0.1%	81.4%	18.2%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99.3% 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	98.3%	99.3%	1.0%	83.2%	16.1%
European Union	1%	0.4%	-0.6%	6.1%	-5.7%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.3%	99.3%	1.0%	83.2%	16.1%
10+ Years	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	9.8%	-9.1%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77%	76.7%	0.3%
No passport held	23%	13.5%	9.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45%	37.2%	7.8%
Christian	50.4%	46.2%	4.2%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Portland Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portland Road was 29.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.1% lower than the Jacksdale & Westwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Portland Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Jacksdale & Westwood and the 94th lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Ashfield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,400

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NG16 6AN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Portland Road are based on 826 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Ashfield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Portland Road, Selston, Nottingham, NG16 6AN

Estimated Average Property Prices for NG16 6AN

Average Price
£599,897

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£883,950

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£457,871

Estimated Average Property Prices for Portland Road

Average Price
£249,300

Semi-Detached
£219,175

Terraced
£254,615

Detached
£340,769

Flats/Maisonettes
£125,109

Other
£277,316

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Portland Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
158 Portland Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Other, an established residential building	£186,000	2025-03-28	£179,025
Millington Springs Nursing Home, 160 Portland Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Other, an established residential building	£540,000	2017-02-02	£696,872
164 Portland Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£498,000	2008-10-22	£867,943

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NG16 6AN

Employment

NG16 6AN 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NG16 6AN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	72
Full-Time Employee	69
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	18
Long-Term Sick or disabled	17
Other	14
Looking after home or family	10
Student (economically inactive)	8
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Human health and social work activities	18
Education	12
Construction	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Other	9
Transport and storage	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Information and communication	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA	3out of 4	2,826 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
South Normanton Nursery School Hamlet Lane , South Normanton DE55 2JB	4out of 4	4,985 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School Off Portland Road , Selston NG16 6AW	3out of 4	389 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Selston CofE Infant and Nursery School Nottingham Road , Selston NG16 6DH	4out of 4	1,047 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bagthorpe Primary School School Road , Bagthorpe NG16 5HB	3out of 4	1,608 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Westwood Infant and Nursery School Palmerston Street , Westwood NG16 5JA	3out of 4	2,644 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Longwood Infant Academy Wharf Road , NG16 6PA	4out of 4	2,659 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Selston High School Chapel Road , Selston NG16 6BW	3out of 4	902 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Frederick Gent School Mansfield Road , South Normanton DE55 2ER	2out of 4	4,252 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Kirkby College Tennyson Street , NG17 7DH	1out of 4	4,715 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP	3out of 4	4,903 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pollyteach Limited The Gables Farm (Bleak Hall) , Off Beauvale Roade NG17 9FW	- not rated	2,187 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bracken Hill School Chartwell Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7HZ	3out of 4	5,435 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gurkha Chulo	240 Nottingham Road	408 yd
Selston Football Club	Mansfield Road	658 yd
Time out tea rooms	Mansfield Road	658 yd
Tin Hat Centre	Chapel Road	1,022 yd
Lock 88	58-60 Whitworth Street	1,026 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Selston Working Mens CLub	17 Recreation Street		392 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Wise Eater	154-156 Nottingham Road		693 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	Nottingham Road		528 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Holly Hill Primary And Nursery School SCHOOL ROAD	grass pitches	411 yd
Parish Hall And Recreation Ground MANSFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	737 yd
Selston High School CHAPEL ROAD	grass pitches	965 yd
Selston Leisure Centre CHAPEL ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	1,027 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	92.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	92.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	92.9%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	50 Mbit/s
Average download speed	138.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.