Elm Bank is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG3 5AJ 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 Elm Bank, Nottingham, NG3 5AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG3 5BW, NG3 5BS, NG3 5DP, NG3 5BU, NG3 5AL, NG3 5BQ, NG3 5BT, NG3 5DF, NG3 5BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG3 5AJ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 66.3% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 69.3% | 66.3% | -3.0% | 51.0% | 15.3% |
| Male | 30.7% | 33.8% | 3.1% | 49.0% | -15.2% |
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 5AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.2% 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 | 53.6% | 64.2% | 10.6% | 37.9% | 26.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.4% | 15.8% | -14.6% | 44.2% | -28.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 15.8% | 9.5% | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 1.8% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 | 48% | 55% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 29.6% | -9.5% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 7.9% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 5.2% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
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 5AJ this area, 8.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.6% | 8.3% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 8.6% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 20.8% | 9.2% | 13.4% | 7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 18.7% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.6% | 41.8% | -2.8% | 33.8% | 8.0% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.1% 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 | 16.1% | 13.6% | -2.5% | 1.1% | 12.5% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 16.7% | 10.4% | -6.3% | 2.7% | 7.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 13.2% | 8.3% | 2.5% | 10.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 5% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 5% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| White | 50.3% | 36.1% | -14.2% | 81.4% | -45.3% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 84.6% 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 | 86.2% | 84.6% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 5.8% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 3.9% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.6% | 85.2% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 5.2% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 2.1% | -5.4% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.8% | 37.2% | -6.4% |
| Christian | 23.8% | 46.2% | -22.4% |
| Buddhist | 4.8% | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| Muslim | 30.8% | 6.5% | 24.3% |
| Sikh | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elm Bank was 82.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.8% lower than the Mapperley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elm Bank has the 40th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Mapperley and the 399th lowest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7C Elm Bank, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2025-02-21 | £271,150 |
| 3 Elm Bank, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2024-08-15 | £853,400 |
| 3 Elm Bank, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2023-03-24 | £653,908 |
| 9 Elm Bank, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2022-11-28 | £667,311 |
| 7C Elm Bank, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-11-11 | £270,161 |
The percentage of student residents living in NG3 5AJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 113 |
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 47 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 2,018 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB | - not rated | 2,475 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 2,672 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 4,264 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 | 374 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Park Avenue , Mapperley Road NG3 4JS | - not rated | 374 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Primary and Nursery School Cranmer Street , NG3 4HA | - not rated | 382 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrington Primary and Nursery School Jenner Street , Carrington NG5 2BF | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont Primary and Nursery School Claremont Road , NG5 1BH | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Pelham Avenue , NG5 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 372 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Comprehensive School Gregory Boulevard , NG7 6PA | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Djanogly City Academy Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham Road NG7 6ND | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Free School The Courtaulds Building , 290 Haydn Road NG5 1EB | 3out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | 2out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,978 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 2,250 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 2,250 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 2,250 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 3,391 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 | 3,305 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 | 102 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Darul Amaanah Forest House , Berkeley Avenue NG3 5TT | - not rated | 102 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rutland House School Elm Bank , Mapperley Road NG3 5AJ | - not rated | 113 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount Preparatory School Cranmer Mount , St Ann's Hill NG3 4LA | - not rated | 477 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollygirt School Elm Avenue , NG3 4GF | - not rated | 524 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberico World Tapas | Shire Hall, High Pavement | 252 yd | |
| Deli-Cious Chocolate at The Robe Room | Shire Hall, High Pavement | 252 yd | |
| Homemade (Pavilion) | Forest Lodge, Mansfield Road | 395 yd | |
| Bread and Wine Restaurant | Club House, 2 Sherwood Rise | 462 yd | |
| Naughty But Nice | 349 Mansfield Road | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitcher And Piano | Pitcher And Piano, High Pavement | 252 yd | |
| Grosvenor | The Grosvenor, Mansfield Road | 382 yd | |
| Turners Inn | The Turners, 335-337 Mansfield Road | 492 yd | |
| Doctor's Orders | 351 Mansfield Road | 511 yd | |
| Forest Tavern The Maze | 257 Mansfield Road | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cod's Scallops | 311-313 Mansfield Road | 510 yd | |
| Jasmine Inn | 359 Mansfield Road | 511 yd | |
| Grill Town | 305 Mansfield Road | 511 yd | |
| Pancho's Fish Bar & Kebab House | 367-369 Mansfield Road | 511 yd | |
| Spuds n Stuff Ltd | 361a Mansfield Road | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | 323-333 Mansfield Road | 511 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food | 365 Mansfield Road | 511 yd | |
| Asiana | 108 Woodborough Road | 815 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 101 Hucknall Road | 1,010 yd | |
| Pak Foods | 100-106 Berridge Road Central | 1,027 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Magdala Tennis Club MAGDALA ROAD | tennis courts | 263 yd |
| Sherwood Health Spa MANSFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 301 yd |
| Brendon Lawrence Sports Centre HUNGERHILL ROAD | 686 yd | |
| The Forest Sports Zone THE FOREST RECREATION GROUND THE FOREST RECREATION GROUND GREGORY BOULEVARD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Sycamore Park (Closed) Hungerhill Road | grass pitches | 742 yd |
| Carrington Sports Ground CARRINGTON SPORTS GROUND CARRINGTON SPORTS GROUND MANSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Nottingham Girls High School ARBORETUM STREET | health and fitness suite | 881 yd |
| Sycamore Academy ABBOTSFORD DRIVE | grass pitches | 952 yd |
| Djanogly Community Leisure Centre GREGORY BOULEVARD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,002 yd |
| Nottingham High School WAVERLEY MOUNT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,059 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 296.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.