Plowright Court is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG3 4LJ is located in the Mapperley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham East. This postcode has been in use since 1982-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Plowright Court, Nottingham, NG3 4LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG3 4JQ, NG3 4JX, NG3 4JR, NG3 4JT, NG3 4PY, NG3 4JY, NG3 4PZ, NG3 4JS, NG3 4LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG3 4LJ is primarily male, with 54.5% of the population 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 | 41.5% | 45.5% | 4.0% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 58.5% | 54.5% | -4.0% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
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 4LJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.1% 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 | 65.1% | 69.1% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 31.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.4% | 20.2% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -24.0% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 5.3% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 51.9% | 46.6% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 37.2% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 10.8% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 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.
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 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.2% | 12.1% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 4.7% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 11.1% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 5.3% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 14.2% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.6% | 48.9% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 15.1% |
| Other | 12.4% | 3.7% | -8.7% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.7% 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 | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 9% | 8% | -1.0% | 2.5% | 5.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 4.7% | 0.4% | -4.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 69.8% | 70.7% | 0.9% | 81.4% | -10.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 65.5% 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 | 52.4% | 65.5% | 13.1% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| European Union | 28.3% | 16.1% | -12.2% | 6.1% | 10.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 9.4% | 7.2% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 7.2% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.9% | 65.2% | 13.3% | 83.2% | -18.0% |
| 10+ Years | 8% | 13.4% | 5.4% | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.5% | 9.4% | -8.1% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.7% | 9.4% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 7.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 2.7% | -7.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.7% | 76.7% | -22.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 6.2% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.4% | 13.5% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.7% | 37.2% | 13.5% |
| Christian | 30.7% | 46.2% | -15.5% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plowright Court was 270.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 175.9% higher than the Mapperley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Plowright Court has the 6th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Mapperley and the 119th highest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Plowright Court, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2022-02-28 | £94,675 |
| 11 Plowright Court, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £110,500 | 2022-02-18 | £123,021 |
| 10 Plowright Court, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2019-01-11 | £107,335 |
| 10 Plowright Court, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2015-06-16 | £90,498 |
| 10 Plowright Court, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2005-01-21 | £127,514 |
NG3 4LJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NG3 4LJ 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 | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,629 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy Park Avenue , Mapperley Road NG3 4JS | 3out of 4 | 138 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Academy Abbotsford Drive , St Ann's NG3 4QP | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntingdon Academy Alfred Street Central , St Ann's NG3 4AY | 4out of 4 | 730 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's Well Academy Hungerhill Road , St Ann's NG3 3PQ | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrington Primary and Nursery School Jenner Street , Carrington NG5 2BF | 3out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djanogly City Academy Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham Road NG7 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,345 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | - not rated | 1,674 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Free School The Courtaulds Building , 290 Haydn Road NG5 1EB | 3out of 4 | 1,847 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Academy Coningswath Road , Carlton NG4 3SH | 3out of 4 | 3,266 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Aspley Lane , NG8 5GY | - not rated | 3,324 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 | 1,730 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 | 2,948 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamia Al-Hudaa Residential College Forest House , Berkeley Avenue NG3 5TT | - not rated | 370 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hollygirt School Elm Avenue , NG3 4GF | - not rated | 394 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Girls' High School 9 Arboretum Street , NG1 4JB | - not rated | 949 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Nottingham High School Waverley Mount , NG7 4ED | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosehill School St Matthias Road , NG3 2FE | 4out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Refugee Forum | Sycamore Community Centre, 33a Hungerhill Road | 269 yd | |
| Iberico World Tapas | Shire Hall, High Pavement | 431 yd | |
| Deli-Cious Chocolate at The Robe Room | Shire Hall, High Pavement | 431 yd | |
| Pakistan Centre | 163 Woodborough Road | 516 yd | |
| Chayah Development Project | 26 Robin Hood Chase | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Liberal Club | Gladstone Liberal Club, Manning Street | 179 yd | |
| Pitcher And Piano | Pitcher And Piano, High Pavement | 431 yd | |
| Forest Tavern The Maze | 257 Mansfield Road | 690 yd | |
| Lincolnshire Poacher | 161-163 Mansfield Road | 761 yd | |
| Grosvenor | The Grosvenor, Mansfield Road | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Rollerz | 7 Forest Road East | 700 yd | |
| Punch Coffee | 215 Mansfield Road | 710 yd | |
| China Taste | 151 Mansfield Road | 770 yd | |
| Jam Rock | 265 St Anns Well Road | 819 yd | |
| Fire Away | 109 Mansfield Road | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asiana | 108 Woodborough Road | 574 yd | |
| Lidl UK | 323-333 Mansfield Road | 944 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food | 365 Mansfield Road | 944 yd | |
| Flints Stores | 8 Ransom Road | 1,002 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brendon Lawrence Sports Centre HUNGERHILL ROAD | 265 yd | |
| Sycamore Park (Closed) Hungerhill Road | grass pitches | 390 yd |
| Magdala Tennis Club MAGDALA ROAD | tennis courts | 416 yd |
| Sycamore Academy ABBOTSFORD DRIVE | grass pitches | 516 yd |
| Sherwood Health Spa MANSFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 777 yd |
| Gym4All (Nottingham) (Closed) HUNTINGDON STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,005 yd |
| Nottingham Girls High School ARBORETUM STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,022 yd |
| H2 Fitness (Closed) 308c 308c Victoria Centre | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,048 yd |
| Carrington Sports Ground CARRINGTON SPORTS GROUND CARRINGTON SPORTS GROUND MANSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 135 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.