Arlington Drive is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG3 5EN 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 Arlington Drive, Nottingham, NG3 5EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 4DD, NG5 2EL, NG3 5ER, NG5 4DE, NG5 4BU, NG3 5EP, NG5 4DB, NG5 4EL, NG5 2FB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG3 5EN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 50.7% | 49.7% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.3% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NG3 5EN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 71.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.9% | 19.8% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -18.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.1% | 71.4% | 3.3% | 44.2% | 27.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 4.4% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 58.4% | 50.9% | -7.5% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 35.2% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 10% | 10% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 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.
In the area around NG3 5EN this area, 9.9% 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 58.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.3% | 9.9% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 4.8% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 12.1% | 2.5% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 8.8% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.7% | 58.8% | -2.9% | 33.8% | 25.0% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 7.5% | 14% | 6.5% | 3.1% | 10.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 0.6% | -4.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 81.7% | 73.5% | -8.2% | 81.4% | -7.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 83.9% 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 | 86.4% | 83.9% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 6.7% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.9% | 83.9% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 13.3% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.6% | 1.8% | -9.8% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 76.7% | 12.4% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Hindu | 6.1% | 1.7% | 4.4% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Sikh | 7.9% | 0.9% | 7.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arlington Drive was 21.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.6% lower than the Mapperley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Arlington Drive has the 10th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Mapperley and the 80th lowest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Arlington Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2024-09-10 | £732,853 |
| 24 Arlington Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £1,075,000 | 2023-07-20 | £1,053,564 |
| 18 Arlington Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £1,450,000 | 2023-06-02 | £1,414,038 |
| 5 Arlington Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2023-04-14 | £525,905 |
| 9 Arlington Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £1,390,000 | 2021-08-23 | £1,577,794 |
NG3 5EN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NG3 5EN 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.
| Retired | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 47 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 3,339 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 | 4out of 4 | 305 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrington Primary and Nursery School Jenner Street , Carrington NG5 2BF | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seely Primary School Perry Road , Sherwood NG5 3AE | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont Primary and Nursery School Claremont Road , NG5 1BH | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School Querneby Road , Mapperley NG3 5HS | 3out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Free School The Courtaulds Building , 290 Haydn Road NG5 1EB | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Djanogly City Academy Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham Road NG7 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,814 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | 1out of 4 | 3,123 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | 2out of 4 | 3,211 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 | 3,042 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 | 3,798 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital and Home Education PRU Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE | 2out of 4 | 892 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| FUEL Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX | - not rated | 988 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamia Al-Hudaa Residential College Forest House , Berkeley Avenue NG3 5TT | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hollygirt School Elm Avenue , NG3 4GF | - not rated | 1,627 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Girls' High School 9 Arboretum Street , NG1 4JB | - not rated | 1,961 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tipu Sultan Nottingham | 482 Mansfield Road | 203 yd | |
| Brigitte Bordeaux | 494 Mansfield Road | 244 yd | |
| Star Cafe | 499 Mansfield Road | 325 yd | |
| Tacolypto | 540 Mansfield Road | 330 yd | |
| Carrington Community Cafe | St Johns Church, Mansfield Road | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crafty Teller | Crafty Teller, 532 Mansfield Road | 324 yd | |
| Robin Hood Public House | 540 Mansfield Road | 330 yd | |
| The Sherwood | Sherwood Inn, 548 Mansfield Road | 330 yd | |
| Kraft Werks | 513 Mansfield Road | 411 yd | |
| The Samuel Hall | The Samuel Hall, Mansfield Road | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanam Tandoori | 505 Mansfield Road | 328 yd | |
| Willow House | 528 Mansfield Road | 330 yd | |
| Perigo | 546 Mansfield Road | 361 yd | |
| C&D Picioca Shawama & Grill | 542-544 Mansfield Road | 361 yd | |
| PeriDelights | 543 Mansfield Road | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury’s Supermarkets | 506 Mansfield Road | 301 yd | |
| Ozan International Food Centre | 586 Mansfield Road | 478 yd | |
| Co-Op Food | 624 Mansfield Road | 632 yd | |
| Lidl UK | 323-333 Mansfield Road | 787 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food | 365 Mansfield Road | 787 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carrington Sports Ground CARRINGTON SPORTS GROUND CARRINGTON SPORTS GROUND MANSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| The Gym (Nottingham Sherwood) MANSFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 779 yd |
| Garth'S Gym Hartley House Hartley House Haydn Road | health and fitness suite | 911 yd |
| Magdala Tennis Club MAGDALA ROAD | tennis courts | 935 yd |
| Coppice Park RANSOM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,010 yd |
| Sherwood Health Spa MANSFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,052 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.