Purcell Close is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG3 2JA is located in the St. Ann's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham East. This postcode has been in use since 2019-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Purcell Close, Nottingham, NG3 2JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG3 2NF, NG3 2HX, NG3 2NE, NG3 2NZ, NG3 2PG, NG3 2ND, NG3 2HZ, NG3 2HU, NG3 2PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG3 2JA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 51.2% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 52.1% | 48.8% | -3.3% | 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.
In the immediate area around NG3 2JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% 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 | 53.3% | 44.7% | -8.6% | 37.9% | 6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.7% | 33.4% | 4.7% | 44.2% | -10.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 9.6% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 7.4% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 7.8% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.1% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 39.8% | 56.9% | 17.1% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 32% | 24.5% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -9.1% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 12.3% | -4.9% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 4.4% | -4.0% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.8% | 23.1% | -11.7% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 7.5% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 20.7% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 17.7% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.6% | 22.1% | 13.5% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 11.1% | 3.4% | -7.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.9% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 5.8% | 24% | 18.2% | 2.7% | 21.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 19.8% | 14.3% | 2.5% | 17.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.9% | 5.4% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 4.4% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.9% | 5% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 63.1% | 32.9% | -30.2% | 81.4% | -48.5% |
| Arab | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 65% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 65% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 7% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 12.7% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 10.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 12.7% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.5% | 65% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 20.4% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 9.2% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 3.9% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.7% | 1.5% | -10.2% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.7% | 37.2% | -15.5% |
| Christian | 30.9% | 46.2% | -15.3% |
| Muslim | 40.6% | 6.5% | 34.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Purcell Close was 49.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.4% lower than the St. Ann's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Purcell Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in St. Ann's and the 228th lowest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Purcell Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-03-26 | £96,062 |
| 11 Purcell Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £62,500 | 2019-02-06 | £90,035 |
| 12 Purcell Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £62,500 | 2019-01-29 | £89,286 |
| 8 Purcell Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £93,750 | 2019-01-21 | £133,929 |
| 9 Purcell Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £62,500 | 2019-01-11 | £89,286 |
The percentage of student residents living in NG3 2JA 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 | 77 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Other | 20 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 2,642 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 | 4,143 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 4,401 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 5,372 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hogarth Primary and Nursery School Porchester Road , NG3 6JG | - not rated | 366 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hogarth Academy Porchester Road , NG3 6JG | 3out of 4 | 366 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy Gordon Road , St Ann's NG3 2LG | 3out of 4 | 473 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School Gordon Road , St Ann's NG3 2LG | - not rated | 473 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School Gordon Road , St Ann's NG3 2LE | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 583 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manvers Pierrepont Comprehensive School Carlton Road , NG3 2NR | - not rated | 583 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Dale School Sneinton Boulevard , NG2 4GL | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | 2out of 4 | 1,784 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott Durham School Ransom Drive , Mapperley NG3 5LR | - not rated | 1,824 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,040 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 2,703 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 2,703 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 2,703 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold and Carlton College Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR | - not rated | 2,726 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 | 1,261 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 | 743 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's Hospital School Mickleborough Avenue , The Wells Road NG3 3AL | - not rated | 779 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorneywood Education Base The Wells Road , NG3 3AL | - not rated | 779 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Iona School 310 Sneinton Dale , Sneinton NG3 7DN | - not rated | 923 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutherland House School Bath Street , NG1 1DA | 3out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snax on the Dale | 379 Sneinton Dale | 743 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 26 Oakdale Road | 864 yd | |
| Toro's Steak House | 20-22 Oakdale Road | 864 yd | |
| Age Concern Mayfields Day Centre | Age Concern, 352 - 356 Carlton Hill | 902 yd | |
| Age Concern Tea Bar | Age Concern, 352 - 356 Carlton Hill | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyfriars Social Club | Greyfriars Club, Gordon Road | 474 yd | |
| The March Hare | 248 Carlton Road | 727 yd | |
| The Brickyard | 1A Standhill Road, Carlton | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levanti's | 500 Carlton Road | 255 yd | |
| Pizza Cab | 506 Carlton Road | 255 yd | |
| UK 3 Fellas Ltd | 512 Carlton Road | 255 yd | |
| Shah's Fast Food | 2 Thorneywood Mount | 274 yd | |
| Jerk Station | 247 Carlton Road | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| IC Discounts | The Wells Road | 591 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 1 Oakdale Road | 758 yd | |
| Falcon Supermarket | 135 Carlton Road | 868 yd | |
| Flints Stores | 8 Ransom Road | 981 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | Iceland, 303 Carlton Hill | 1,090 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hogarth Academy PORCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 362 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 | 384 yd |
| Sutherland House Schools (Closed) Sutherland Road | 499 yd | |
| Castle College (Carlton Road Centre) (Closed) Carlton Road | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| Rosehill School (Closed) St. Matthias Road | 744 yd | |
| Standhill Recreation Ground Standhill Road | grass pitches | 1,071 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 | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.