Windmill Lane is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG3 2BZ is located in the St. Ann's 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, NG3 2BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG3 2BX, NG3 2BE, NG3 2AY, NG3 2BY, NG3 2BG, NG3 2NA, NG3 2AZ, NG3 2BQ, NG3 2NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG3 2BZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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% | 48% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 50% | 52% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NG3 2BZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58% 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 | 57.3% | 58% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 20.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.8% | 24.8% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -19.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 10.2% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 5.1% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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% | 35.3% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -13.1% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 35.8% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 20.9% | 6.4% | 12.7% | 8.2% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 6.5% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 NG3 2BZ this area, 28.7% 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 17.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.3% | 28.7% | -10.6% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 15.3% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 13.4% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 5.1% | 4.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 15.9% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.7% | 17.8% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3.8% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 1.1% | 8.8% |
| Chinese | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 8.4% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.7% | 0.5% | -7.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.9% | 2% | -3.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 70.5% | 60.9% | -9.6% | 81.4% | -20.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 75.1% 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 | 85.5% | 75.1% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 17.9% | 12.4% | 5.6% | 12.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.5% | 75.5% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 15.5% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 1.5% | -4.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 21.6% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 27.4% | 46.2% | -18.8% |
| Buddhist | 5% | 0.5% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 18.4% | 6.5% | 11.9% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windmill Lane was 243.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.1% higher than the St. Ann's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windmill Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in St. Ann's and the 140th highest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 99.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 158 Windmill Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2018-01-12 | £158,346 |
| 156 Windmill Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2016-01-14 | £154,412 |
| 156 Windmill Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2014-08-11 | £161,281 |
| 158 Windmill Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2003-03-21 | £192,962 |
| 170 Windmill Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £21,000 | 2000-05-05 | £98,318 |
The percentage of student residents living in NG3 2BZ 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 | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 354 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 2,325 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB | - not rated | 3,679 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 3,954 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 4,633 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 | - not rated | 417 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sneinton St Stephen's CofE Primary School Windmill Lane , Sneinton NG2 4QB | 4out of 4 | 417 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edale Rise Primary & Nursery School Edale Road , Sneinton Dale NG2 4HT | 3out of 4 | 451 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edale Rise Primary & Nursery School Edale Road , Sneinton Dale NG2 4HT | - not rated | 451 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy Sneinton Boulevard , NG2 4FZ | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Fields Sixth Form College Carlton Road , NG3 2NR | - not rated | 347 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manvers Pierrepont Comprehensive School Carlton Road , NG3 2NR | - not rated | 347 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Dale School Sneinton Boulevard , NG2 4GL | - not rated | 826 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | 2out of 4 | 2,521 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Pelham Avenue , NG5 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,524 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,268 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 1,937 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 1,937 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 1,937 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold and Carlton College Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR | - not rated | 3,649 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Academy Greenwood Road , NG3 7EB | 2out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosehill School St Matthias Road , NG3 2FE | - not rated | 534 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iona School 310 Sneinton Dale , Sneinton NG3 7DN | - not rated | 766 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheelbase 10 Newark Street , NG2 4PP | - not rated | 816 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutherland House School Bath Street , NG1 1DA | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Soup Academy 14 High Pavement , NG1 1HN | 4out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Lickin & Flaming Grill | 175 Sneinton Dale | 459 yd | |
| SYK Luxury Lounge | 173 Sneinton Dale | 459 yd | |
| Scoops Express/Simply Sweet Treats Ltd | 198 Sneinton Dale | 498 yd | |
| Yum Burger Nottingham | 158 Sneinton Dale | 498 yd | |
| Tiger Activity Cafe | 312 Sneinton Dale | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The March Hare | 248 Carlton Road | 203 yd | |
| The Bath Inn | Bath Inn, 1 Handel Street | 598 yd | |
| Vine Inn | The Vine, 25 Handel Street | 598 yd | |
| The Lord Nelson | The Lord Nelson, Lord Nelson Street | 633 yd | |
| Building Trades Social Club | 50 Thurgarton Street | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprinos Pizza | 186 Carlton Road | 147 yd | |
| Flavor Lock | 135 Carlton Road | 175 yd | |
| Sosu | 195 Carlton Road | 219 yd | |
| Golden Ocean | 209 Carlton Road | 219 yd | |
| Lucky Star | 96 Carlton Road | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcon Supermarket | 135 Carlton Road | 175 yd | |
| Lidl UK | 107 Carlton Road | 369 yd | |
| Co-Op | 140-142 Sneinton Dale | 498 yd | |
| Pak Foods | 152 Sneinton Dale | 498 yd | |
| Murat Food Centre | 30-40 Bath Street | 842 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle College (Carlton Road Centre) (Closed) Carlton Road | grass pitches | 351 yd |
| King Edwards Park DAKEYNE STREET | grass pitches | 434 yd |
| Rosehill School (Closed) St. Matthias Road | 535 yd | |
| Bushido Mma Academy (Closed) Alfred House Alfred House Ashley Street | health and fitness suite | 599 yd |
| Winners Gym Roden House Roden House Roden Street | health and fitness suite | 610 yd |
| K.K Sports And Leisure Centre KASHMIR SPORTS AND LEISURE CENTRE KASHMIR SPORTS AND LEISURE CENTRE CARLTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 634 yd |
| H3 Performance LONGDEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 718 yd |
| Victoria Leisure Centre (Nottingham) GEDLING STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 815 yd |
| Nottingham Academy (Sneinton Boulevard Site) SNEINTON BOULEVARD | artificial grass pitch | 834 yd |
| Sutherland House School BATH STREET | 899 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.