Holly Avenue is in Thorneywood, Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG3 2PA is located in the Mapperley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holly Avenue, Thorneywood, Nottingham, NG3 2PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG3 2PG, NG3 2NZ, NG3 2PT, NG3 6JH, NG3 2PS, NG3 2PB, NG3 2NE, NG3 2PH, NG3 2PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG3 2PA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 46.9% | 48.9% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 53.1% | 51.1% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 | 43.8% | 37.1% | -6.7% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 42.1% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 12.7% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 5.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 44.8% | 45.7% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 32.3% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 13.5% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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 | 17.7% | 17.3% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 6.1% | -11.6% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 12.7% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 20.8% | 10.9% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 33.5% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 4.9% | 3% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.4% | 2.2% | -3.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 82.6% | 79.5% | -3.1% | 81.4% | -1.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 87.1% | 84.4% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 5% | 4.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.3% | 84.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 10.8% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 1.3% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 1.8% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holly Avenue was 115.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.9% higher than the Mapperley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holly Avenue has the 26th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Mapperley and the 371st highest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Holly Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £146,500 | 2020-09-24 | £178,009 |
| 1 Holly Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2018-05-25 | £218,230 |
| Brooklands, 6 Holly Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2017-10-20 | £251,399 |
| Brooklands, 6 Holly Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2014-11-25 | £258,505 |
| Holmcroft, 2 Holly Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2014-08-22 | £233,964 |
NG3 2PA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4,101 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hogarth Academy Porchester Road , NG3 6JG | 3out of 4 | 340 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 | 489 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 | 597 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's Well Academy Hungerhill Road , St Ann's NG3 3PQ | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Standhill Infants' School Standhill Road , Carlton NG4 1JL | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | - not rated | 1,548 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Academy Coningswath Road , Carlton NG4 3SH | 3out of 4 | 1,906 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Djanogly City Academy Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham Road NG7 6ND | 3out of 4 | 2,987 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Free School The Courtaulds Building , 290 Haydn Road NG5 1EB | 3out of 4 | 3,190 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | 2out of 4 | 3,941 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 | 2,121 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 | 1,479 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorneywood Education Base The Wells Road , NG3 3AL | - not rated | 576 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rosehill School St Matthias Road , NG3 2FE | 4out of 4 | 807 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Iona School 310 Sneinton Dale , Sneinton NG3 7DN | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutherland House School Bath Street , NG1 1DA | 3out of 4 | 1,669 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollygirt School Elm Avenue , NG3 4GF | - not rated | 1,876 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forty Four Cosy Cafe And Gifts | 182A Porchester Road, Mapperley | 779 yd | |
| Age Concern Mayfields Day Centre | Age Concern, 352 - 356 Carlton Hill | 827 yd | |
| Age Concern Tea Bar | Age Concern, 352 - 356 Carlton Hill | 851 yd | |
| Snax on the Dale | 379 Sneinton Dale | 886 yd | |
| Piggins Inn | 338 - 340 Carlton Hill, Carlton | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyfriars Social Club | Greyfriars Club, Gordon Road | 561 yd | |
| The Brickyard | 1A Standhill Road, Carlton | 761 yd | |
| The March Hare | 248 Carlton Road | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shah's Fast Food | 2 Thorneywood Mount | 209 yd | |
| Levanti's | 500 Carlton Road | 429 yd | |
| Pizza Cab | 506 Carlton Road | 429 yd | |
| UK 3 Fellas Ltd | 512 Carlton Road | 429 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 2 Pearmain Drive | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| IC Discounts | The Wells Road | 528 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 1 Oakdale Road | 859 yd | |
| Flints Stores | 8 Ransom Road | 876 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | Iceland, 303 Carlton Hill | 1,028 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 305A Carlton Hill | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hogarth Academy PORCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 238 yd |
| Sutherland House Schools (Closed) Sutherland Road | 495 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 | 562 yd |
| Castle College (Carlton Road Centre) (Closed) Carlton Road | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Rosehill School (Closed) St. Matthias Road | 865 yd | |
| Standhill Recreation Ground Standhill Road | grass pitches | 929 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 | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.