Alverston Road is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG3 5DQ 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 Alverston Road, Nottingham, NG3 5DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG3 5DR, NG3 5EP, NG5 2DP, NG5 2EJ, NG3 5DS, NG5 2EL, NG5 2AU, NG5 2DQ, NG5 2ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG3 5DQ is primarily male, with 56.9% 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 | 51.1% | 43.1% | -8.0% | 51.0% | -7.9% |
| Male | 48.9% | 56.9% | 8.0% | 49.0% | 7.9% |
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 5DQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.6% 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 | 29.5% | 54.6% | 25.1% | 37.9% | 16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 36.4% | -13.6% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 9% | 4.6% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 2.3% | -4.8% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.1% | 61.7% | 10.6% | 48.4% | 13.3% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 30.1% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 7.3% | -7.1% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 0.3% | -3.6% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 5DQ this area, 5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 53.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.3% | 5% | -12.3% | 18.2% | -13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 4.6% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.4% | 6.9% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 26.4% | 14.2% | 16.9% | 9.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.8% | 53.8% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 20.0% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.7% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37% 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 | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 10% | 38.8% | 28.8% | 3.1% | 35.7% |
| Pakistani | 5% | 3.5% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 7.8% | 9.6% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 8.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.9% | 1.2% | -2.7% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 62.8% | 37% | -25.8% | 81.4% | -44.4% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 5% | 8.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 6.6% |
In this area, 55.6% 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 | 83.3% | 55.6% | -27.7% | 83.2% | -27.6% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.6% | 39.5% | 28.9% | 5.6% | 33.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.2% | 55.6% | -26.6% | 83.2% | -27.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10.2% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.6% | 31.3% | 15.7% | 1.9% | 29.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.2% | 76.7% | -11.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 25.1% | 1.2% | 23.9% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.2% | 37.2% | -20.0% |
| Christian | 35.6% | 46.2% | -10.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 11.4% | 1.7% | 9.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 15.2% | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Sikh | 6.7% | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Not answered | 12.5% | 6.0% | 6.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alverston Road was 14.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.2% lower than the Mapperley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alverston Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Mapperley and the 40th lowest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Alverston Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2022-04-08 | £579,094 |
| 6 Alverston Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2020-11-16 | £611,563 |
| 5 Alverston Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2019-03-05 | £708,301 |
| 4 Alverston Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2017-09-22 | £645,649 |
| 1 Alverston Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2002-12-04 | £971,613 |
NG3 5DQ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NG3 5DQ 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 Student (with or without job) | 106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 1,828 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 2,712 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 | 3,082 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 3,230 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 5,007 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haydn Primary School Haydn Road , Sherwood NG5 2JU | - not rated | 531 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrington Primary and Nursery School Jenner Street , Carrington NG5 2BF | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont Primary and Nursery School Claremont Road , NG5 1BH | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy Park Avenue , Mapperley Road NG3 4JS | 3out of 4 | 994 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 | 994 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 888 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Free School The Courtaulds Building , 290 Haydn Road NG5 1EB | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott Durham School Ransom Drive , Mapperley NG3 5LR | - not rated | 1,362 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | 2out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Comprehensive School Gregory Boulevard , NG7 6PA | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 2,635 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 2,817 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 3,114 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 3,114 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 3,114 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 | 3,729 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountford House School 373 Mansfield Road , NG5 2DA | - not rated | 365 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Include C/O Severn Trent Water , Hucknall Road NG5 1FH | - not rated | 868 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| FUEL Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX | - not rated | 925 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamia Al-Hudaa Residential College Forest House , Berkeley Avenue NG3 5TT | - not rated | 956 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Darul Amaanah Forest House , Berkeley Avenue NG3 5TT | - not rated | 956 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrington Community Cafe | St Johns Church, Mansfield Road | 128 yd | |
| Tipu Sultan Nottingham | 482 Mansfield Road | 219 yd | |
| Sharing Sherwood | Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive | 385 yd | |
| Eat Good | Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive | 385 yd | |
| Brigitte Bordeaux | 494 Mansfield Road | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gladstone Hotel | The Gladstone Hotel, 45 Loscoe Road | 335 yd | |
| Doctor's Orders | 351 Mansfield Road | 485 yd | |
| Turners Inn | The Turners, 335-337 Mansfield Road | 510 yd | |
| The Crafty Teller | Crafty Teller, 532 Mansfield Road | 528 yd | |
| Robin Hood Public House | 540 Mansfield Road | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spuds n Stuff Ltd | 361a Mansfield Road | 431 yd | |
| Jasmine Inn | 359 Mansfield Road | 485 yd | |
| Grill Town | 305 Mansfield Road | 485 yd | |
| Pancho's Fish Bar & Kebab House | 367-369 Mansfield Road | 485 yd | |
| Cod's Scallops | 311-313 Mansfield Road | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | 323-333 Mansfield Road | 485 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food | 365 Mansfield Road | 485 yd | |
| Sainsbury’s Supermarkets | 506 Mansfield Road | 488 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 101 Hucknall Road | 570 yd | |
| Ozan International Food Centre | 586 Mansfield Road | 710 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carrington Sports Ground CARRINGTON SPORTS GROUND CARRINGTON SPORTS GROUND MANSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 124 yd |
| Magdala Tennis Club MAGDALA ROAD | tennis courts | 750 yd |
| Sherwood Health Spa MANSFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 764 yd |
| Garth'S Gym Hartley House Hartley House Haydn Road | health and fitness suite | 767 yd |
| Djanogly City Academy Nottingham (14 To 18 Centre) SHERWOOD RISE SHERWOOD RISE NOTTINGHAM ROAD | 1,031 yd | |
| The Gym (Nottingham Sherwood) MANSFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,035 yd |
| Djanogly City Academy Nottingham (Haydn Road Sports Ground) SPORTS GROUND PAVILION SPORTS GROUND PAVILION HAYDN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,069 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 342 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.