Windmill Lane is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG2 4QB is located in the Dales electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Windmill Lane, Nottingham, NG2 4QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG2 4QE, NG2 4QD, NG2 4QJ, NG2 4JZ, NG2 4QL, NG2 4QP, NG2 4QZ, NG2 4QS, NG2 4QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG2 4QB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 50.7% | 49.9% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.1% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 NG2 4QB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.8% 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 | 64.5% | 69.8% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 31.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22% | 16.4% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -27.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 9.4% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 46.8% | 57.3% | 10.5% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 31.4% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 8.4% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 20.2% | 14.9% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 9.2% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 7.6% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 23.7% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.9% | 40.8% | 2.9% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 10.4% | 7.4% | -3.0% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 3% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 7.4% | 5.8% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 71% | 68% | -3.0% | 81.4% | -13.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 76.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.1% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 10.3% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 3.2% | -3.1% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 4.2% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.1% | 75.9% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 9.5% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 7.4% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 2.6% | -3.7% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 31.2% | 46.2% | -15.0% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 11.4% | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windmill Lane was 229.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.0% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windmill Lane has the 50th highest crime rate of 170 local areas in Castle and the 151st highest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 112.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Windmill Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-11-23 | £178,169 |
| 32 Windmill Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £194,000 | 2022-10-07 | £194,577 |
| 28 Windmill Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-11-05 | £180,916 |
| Sneinton Vicarage Windmill Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-02-24 | £500,929 |
| 26 Windmill Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2019-11-11 | £180,763 |
The percentage of student residents living in NG2 4QB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 142 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB | 4out of 4 | 3,364 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sneinton St Stephen's CofE Primary School Windmill Lane , Sneinton NG2 4QB | 4out of 4 | 155 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Booth Primary and Nursery School Notintone Street , Sneinton NG2 4QF | 3out of 4 | 177 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy Sneinton Boulevard , NG2 4FZ | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edale Rise Primary & Nursery School Edale Road , Sneinton Dale NG2 4HT | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School Gordon Road , St Ann's NG3 2LE | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF | 3out of 4 | 2,813 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Djanogly City Academy Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham Road NG7 6ND | 3out of 4 | 2,853 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | - not rated | 2,938 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Academy Coningswath Road , Carlton NG4 3SH | 3out of 4 | 3,429 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Becket School The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY | 3out of 4 | 3,459 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 830 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Academy Greenwood Road , NG3 7EB | 3out of 4 | 1,721 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutherland House School Bath Street , NG1 1DA | 3out of 4 | 678 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosehill School St Matthias Road , NG3 2FE | 4out of 4 | 899 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Soup Academy 14 High Pavement , NG1 1HN | 4out of 4 | 955 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Iona School 310 Sneinton Dale , Sneinton NG3 7DN | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Trent University Burton Street , NG1 4BU | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyltons Kitchen | 57 Sneinton Hollows | 382 yd | |
| Carolinas Tex Mex @ The King Billy | King William Iv Public House, 6 Eyre Street | 423 yd | |
| Noor Project | Sneinton Library, Sneinton Boulevard | 439 yd | |
| Pistachio | 15-19 Carlton Road | 454 yd | |
| Unicorfee | 7 Carlton Road | 456 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord Nelson | The Lord Nelson, Lord Nelson Street | 354 yd | |
| The Brickworks | Unit 3b, Davisella House, Lower Eldon Street | 357 yd | |
| Building Trades Social Club | 50 Thurgarton Street | 404 yd | |
| The King Billy | King William Iv Public House, 6 Eyre Street | 423 yd | |
| The New Castle | 8 Sneinton Road | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Pepper | 109 Sneinton Road | 126 yd | |
| Saigon | 72 Trent Road | 403 yd | |
| Top Chef | 17 Manvers Street | 425 yd | |
| Pizza Boy | 88 Carlton Road | 428 yd | |
| Lucky Star | 96 Carlton Road | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | 107 Carlton Road | 467 yd | |
| Choice Supermarket | 34-36 Colwick Road | 581 yd | |
| Two J Supermarket | 494-496 Meadow Lane | 595 yd | |
| Falcon Supermarket | 135 Carlton Road | 606 yd | |
| Co-Op | 140-142 Sneinton Dale | 630 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Edwards Park DAKEYNE STREET | grass pitches | 328 yd |
| H3 Performance LONGDEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 473 yd |
| Winners Gym Roden House Roden House Roden Street | health and fitness suite | 479 yd |
| Bushido Mma Academy (Closed) Alfred House Alfred House Ashley Street | health and fitness suite | 491 yd |
| Fitness Express At The National Ice Centre (Closed) Bolero Square | health and fitness suite | 608 yd |
| Victoria Leisure Centre (Nottingham) GEDLING STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 624 yd |
| National Ice Centre BOLERO SQUARE | health and fitness suite, ice rinks | 636 yd |
| Sutherland House School BATH STREET | 764 yd | |
| Virgin Active Club (Nottingham) LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 802 yd |
| Castle College (Carlton Road Centre) (Closed) Carlton Road | grass pitches | 868 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 | 93.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.5% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.