Ball Street is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG3 3AX 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 Ball Street, Nottingham, NG3 3AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG3 3AW, NG3 3EF, NG3 3EH, NG3 3AR, NG3 3EG, NG3 3DG, NG3 3AP, NG3 3EE, NG3 2PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG3 3AX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 46.8% | 48.7% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 53.2% | 51.3% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 3AX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% 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 | 46.2% | 44.6% | -1.6% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.1% | 39.7% | 7.6% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 14% | 12.4% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 2.5% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 38.5% | 41.3% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 35.6% | -4.0% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 15.8% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 | 25.8% | 26% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 9.2% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 12.4% | -8.0% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.4% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 14.4% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 27.6% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.4% 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 | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 9.5% | 6.5% | 1.6% | 7.9% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 8.4% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.2% | 2.7% | -4.5% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 11.7% | 5.4% | -6.3% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 66.8% | 58.4% | -8.4% | 81.4% | -23.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 73.2% 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 | 89.1% | 73.2% | -15.9% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 7.7% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 6% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 11.4% | 8.0% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 73.2% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 13.4% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 5% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 1.7% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.5% | 76.7% | -8.2% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.7% | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ball Street was 50.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.7% lower than the Mapperley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ball Street has the 25th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Mapperley and the 233rd lowest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Ball Street, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2025-02-28 | £141,965 |
| 15 Ball Street, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-08-02 | £183,202 |
| 28 Ball Street, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2024-03-01 | £166,508 |
| 23 Ball Street, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-11-16 | £139,889 |
| 43 Ball Street, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £96,500 | 2023-04-28 | £101,217 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 1,235 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 2,271 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 | 3,801 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 4,049 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 5,175 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy Gordon Road , St Ann's NG3 2LG | 3out of 4 | 371 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 | 371 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's Well Junior School The Wells Road , NG3 3AG | - not rated | 449 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anns Well Primary School Hungerhill Road , St Ann's NG3 3PQ | - not rated | 482 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's Well Academy Hungerhill Road , St Ann's NG3 3PQ | 3out of 4 | 482 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 | 842 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manvers Pierrepont Comprehensive School Carlton Road , NG3 2NR | - not rated | 842 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | 2out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott Durham School Ransom Drive , Mapperley NG3 5LR | - not rated | 1,459 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Dale School Sneinton Boulevard , NG2 4GL | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,949 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 2,574 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 2,574 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 2,574 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold and Carlton College Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR | - not rated | 2,736 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 | 1,750 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 | 677 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's Hospital School Mickleborough Avenue , The Wells Road NG3 3AL | - not rated | 686 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorneywood Education Base The Wells Road , NG3 3AL | - not rated | 686 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Mount Preparatory School Cranmer Mount , St Ann's Hill NG3 4LA | - not rated | 1,318 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iona School 310 Sneinton Dale , Sneinton NG3 7DN | - not rated | 1,363 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecoworks | St Anns Allotments Visitor Centre, 121 Ransom Road | 603 yd | |
| The Swirling Teaspoon | The Chase Neighbourhood Centre, Robin Hood Chase | 796 yd | |
| Chayah Development Project | 26 Robin Hood Chase | 803 yd | |
| Forty Four Cosy Cafe And Gifts | 182A Porchester Road, Mapperley | 893 yd | |
| Greenwood Coffee Bar | The Wells Road Centre, The Wells Road | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyfriars Social Club | Greyfriars Club, Gordon Road | 369 yd | |
| The March Hare | 248 Carlton Road | 912 yd | |
| Gladstone Liberal Club | Gladstone Liberal Club, Manning Street | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shah's Fast Food | 2 Thorneywood Mount | 239 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 2 Pearmain Drive | 353 yd | |
| Cosy | 68 Serlby Rise | 558 yd | |
| Jam Rock | 265 St Anns Well Road | 594 yd | |
| Levanti's | 500 Carlton Road | 705 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| IC Discounts | The Wells Road | 102 yd | |
| Flints Stores | 8 Ransom Road | 516 yd | |
| Falcon Supermarket | 135 Carlton Road | 977 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hogarth Academy PORCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 660 yd |
| Rosehill School (Closed) St. Matthias Road | 676 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 | 797 yd |
| Castle College (Carlton Road Centre) (Closed) Carlton Road | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Sycamore Park (Closed) Hungerhill Road | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Sutherland House Schools (Closed) Sutherland Road | 940 yd | |
| Brendon Lawrence Sports Centre HUNGERHILL ROAD | 966 yd | |
| Sycamore Academy ABBOTSFORD DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,025 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 | 115.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.