Blake Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 5JZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG2 5JZ 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	48.3%	50.8%	2.5%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	51.7%	49.2%	-2.5%	49.0%	0.2%

Partnership Status

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 NG2 5JZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.6% 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	33.7%	25.8%	-7.9%	37.9%	-12.1%
Married: Opposite sex	51.2%	56.6%	5.4%	44.2%	12.4%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.3%	1.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	0.8%	2.3%	1.5%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	8.7%	8.6%	-0.1%	9.1%	-0.5%
Widowed	5.6%	4.3%	-1.3%	6.1%	-1.8%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.5%) 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	56.7%	58.4%	1.7%	48.4%	10.0%
Good health	30.5%	33.1%	2.6%	33.6%	-0.5%
Fair health	9.7%	6.7%	-3.0%	12.7%	-6.0%
Bad health	1.9%	0.9%	-1.0%	4.0%	-3.1%
Very bad health	1.2%	0.9%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.3%

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.

In the area around NG2 5JZ this area, 8.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 57.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	7.9%	8.2%	0.3%	18.2%	-10.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.1%	6.6%	-2.5%	9.6%	-3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.7%	11.7%	-5.0%	13.4%	-1.7%
Apprenticeship	2.4%	2%	-0.4%	5.3%	-3.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.9%	12.5%	0.6%	16.9%	-4.4%
Degree or Similar	48%	57.8%	9.8%	33.8%	24.0%
Other	4%	1.2%	-2.8%	2.8%	-1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	3.1%	4.3%	1.2%	3.1%	1.2%
Pakistani	2.5%	5.2%	2.7%	2.7%	2.5%
Other Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.7%
Black African	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	0.8%	0.7%
Mixed White and African	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	90%	86.3%	-3.7%	81.4%	4.9%
Other	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.6%	-0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96% 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	94.1%	96%	1.9%	83.2%	12.8%
European Union	1.9%	0.9%	-1.0%	6.1%	-5.2%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1.6%	0.6%	-1.0%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	1.9%	1.8%	-0.1%	5.6%	-3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.8%	96%	2.2%	83.2%	12.8%
10+ Years	0.3%	3.3%	3.0%	9.8%	-6.5%
5-10 Years	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.7%	0%	-4.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.3%	76.7%	9.6%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	12.5%	13.5%	-1.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.7%	37.2%	5.5%
Christian	42.4%	46.2%	-3.8%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	1.8%	1.7%	0.1%
Muslim	5.5%	6.5%	-1.0%
Sikh	2.7%	0.9%	1.8%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Blake Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blake Road was 17.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.5% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Blake Road has the 27th lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Abbey and the 90th lowest crime rate of 372 local areas in Rushcliffe .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 41.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£59,400

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in NG2 5JZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 4/10 (below 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 Blake Road are based on 336 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Rushcliffe.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Blake Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 5JZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for NG2 5JZ

Average Price
£455,643

Semi-Detached
£423,218

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£510,767

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Blake Road

Average Price
£369,266

Semi-Detached
£360,156

Terraced
£360,716

Detached
£386,747

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Blake Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
156 Blake Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£500,000	2024-01-18	£556,191
164 Blake Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£395,000	2023-11-09	£428,996
98 Blake Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£490,000	2022-07-28	£527,310
134 Blake Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£575,000	2022-06-11	£635,651
132 Blake Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£365,000	2022-03-22	£414,684

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NG2 5JZ

Employment

NG2 5JZ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	126
Retired	52
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	24
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	6
Other	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	33
Education	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	19
Manufacturing	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Other	13
Information and communication	10
Financial and insurance activities	10
Construction	10
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Transport and storage	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Abbey Road Primary School Tewkesbury Close , West Bridgford NG2 5ND	- not rated	572 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School Tewkesbury Close , NG2 5NH	3out of 4	676 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
West Bridgford Junior School Exchange Road , West Bridgford NG2 6DB	4out of 4	804 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lady Bay Primary School Trent Boulevard , West Bridgford NG2 5BD	3out of 4	1,003 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
West Bridgford Infant School Avon Gardens , George Road NG2 6BP	4out of 4	1,059 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy Boundary Road , West Bridgford NG2 7BW	4out of 4	1,910 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The West Bridgford School Loughborough Road , West Bridgford NG2 7FA	4out of 4	2,154 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF	3out of 4	2,545 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Becket School The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY	3out of 4	2,752 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Farnborough Spencer Academy Farnborough Road , NG11 8JW	1out of 4	4,454 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG	- not rated	3,358 yd	Further education	Yes	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Nottingham Academy Greenwood Road , NG3 7EB	3out of 4	3,177 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Clayfield House Care of: Nottinghamshire County Council , County Hall NG2 7QP	- not rated	1,559 yd	Secure units	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Iona School 310 Sneinton Dale , Sneinton NG3 7DN	- not rated	3,149 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
CP Riverside School Riverside Way , NG2 1DP	2out of 4	3,171 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Stone Soup Academy 14 High Pavement , NG1 1HN	4out of 4	3,217 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Sutherland House School Bath Street , NG1 1DA	3out of 4	3,549 yd	Non-maintained 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
Tiffin Teahouse	Tiffin Teahouse Ltd, 35 Abbey Road	383 yd
All About Children - Leo's Children's Nursery West Bridgford	Leos Childrens Nurseries, 16 Albert Road	705 yd
Uchi	Uchi Restaurant, 26 Gordon Road	746 yd
Rawsha	40 Gordon Road, West Bridgford	749 yd
Sexy Mamma Love Spaghetti	27 Tudor Square, West Bridgford	797 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Willow Tree, 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger	The Willow Tree, Rufford Way	717 yd
The Test Match	Greene King Plc, The Test Match Inn	742 yd
Poppy And Pint	Pierrepont Road, West Bridgford	827 yd
The Goose	The Goose At Gamston, Ambleside	927 yd
West Bridgford Conservative Club	Rectory Road, West Bridgford	1,066 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Doughnotts	West Bridgford Local News Shop, 16 Gordon Road	746 yd
Bombay Sweet Centre	18 Gordon Road, West Bridgford	747 yd
Okende	Flower Scene, 22 Gordon Road	747 yd
Gandhi	36A Gordon Road, West Bridgford	747 yd
No.8 Delicatessen	No 8 Delicatessen, 8 Gordon Road	747 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Marks & Spencer	Marks And Spencers, 3 Albert Road		705 yd
Iceland	26 Tudor Square, West Bridgford		821 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Fountain Ladies Health Studio (Closed) Gordon Road	health and fitness suite	757 yd
West Bridgford Memorial Ground WEST BRIDGFORD SPORTS CLUB WEST BRIDGFORD SPORTS CLUB STAMFORD ROAD	grass pitches	820 yd
West Bridgford Junior School EXCHANGE ROAD	grass pitches	844 yd
Regatta Way Sports Ground THE REGATTA WAY SPORTS PAVILION THE REGATTA WAY SPORTS PAVILION REGATTA WAY	grass pitches	850 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	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%

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	160 Mbit/s
Average download speed	267.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	24.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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