Staples Street is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG3 5HR 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 Staples Street, Nottingham, NG3 5HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG3 5HW, NG3 5JD, NG3 5FE, NG3 5HX, NG3 5HQ, NG3 5HS, NG3 5FP, NG3 5HP, NG3 5FH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG3 5HR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 50.8% | 48.6% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 49.2% | 51.4% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 5HR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% 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 | 49.1% | 52.7% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.9% | 31.4% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 1.8% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 8% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 6.2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 48.5% | 50.2% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 30.7% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 12.8% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 5.4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 22.3% | 20.4% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 7.5% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 13.7% | -6.4% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 11.9% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.7% | 41.2% | 9.5% | 33.8% | 7.4% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.6% 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 | 4.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 8.1% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 0.4% | -3.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 6.6% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.3% | 1.6% | -3.7% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 70.2% | 73.6% | 3.4% | 81.4% | -7.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 80.6% 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 | 85.5% | 80.6% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 8.9% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 3.5% | -4.1% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.7% | 80.9% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 13.6% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 0.8% | -8.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Staples Street was 211.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 108.5% higher than the Mapperley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Staples Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Mapperley and the 180th highest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 149.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Staples Street, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2026-03-10 | £180,000 |
| 23A Staples Street, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-09-26 | £181,409 |
| 18 Staples Street, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-07-18 | £142,631 |
| 35 Staples Street, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2024-09-26 | £183,245 |
| 5 Staples Street, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-06-17 | £130,446 |
NG3 5HR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 2,696 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 2,716 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 | 4,128 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 4,308 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School Querneby Road , Mapperley NG3 5HS | 3out of 4 | 226 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydn Primary School Haydn Road , Sherwood NG5 2JU | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's Well Junior School The Wells Road , NG3 3AG | - not rated | 1,247 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Porchester Junior School Standhill Road , Carlton NG4 1LF | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Porchester Junior School Standhill Road , Carlton NG4 1LF | - not rated | 1,301 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elliott Durham School Ransom Drive , Mapperley NG3 5LR | - not rated | 217 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | 2out of 4 | 245 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Pelham Avenue , NG5 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,899 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Free School The Courtaulds Building , 290 Haydn Road NG5 1EB | 3out of 4 | 1,944 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Academy Coningswath Road , Carlton NG4 3SH | 3out of 4 | 2,238 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold and Carlton College Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR | - not rated | 2,231 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 3,154 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 3,177 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 3,661 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 3,661 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 | 3,177 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ewing School Mansfield Road , Sherwood NG5 3FN | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's Hospital School Mickleborough Avenue , The Wells Road NG3 3AL | - not rated | 1,340 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorneywood Education Base The Wells Road , NG3 3AL | - not rated | 1,340 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mountford House School 373 Mansfield Road , NG5 2DA | - not rated | 1,498 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Home Education PRU Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso Gallery | 568 Woodborough Road | 145 yd | |
| Options & Cafe Art | Part Of, Duncan Macmillan House, Porchester Road | 517 yd | |
| Tuk Tuk | 631-633 Woodborough Road | 632 yd | |
| Bean Culture | Woodthorpe Grange, Woodthorpe Drive | 837 yd | |
| Greenwood Coffee Bar | The Wells Road Centre, The Wells Road | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke of Cambridge | The Duke Of Cambridge, 548 Woodborough Road | 145 yd | |
| The Bread And Bitter | Bread And Bitter Public House, Woodthorpe Drive | 977 yd | |
| The Woodthorpe Top | Woodthorpe Top, 151A Woodthorpe Drive | 977 yd | |
| Plainsman | The Plainsman, 149 Woodthorpe Drive | 977 yd | |
| The Winchester | 1a Winchester Street | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mapperley Fryer | 582 Woodborough Road | 145 yd | |
| Gurkha Chilli | 580 Woodborough Road | 145 yd | |
| Mumbai Spice and The Dessert Co | 698 Woodborough Road | 412 yd | |
| KFC Nottingham Mapperley Drive Thru | 701 Woodborough Road | 632 yd | |
| Welcome | 627 Woodborough Road | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 229 Ransom Road | 298 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 601 Woodborough Road | 455 yd | |
| Ozan International Food Centre | 586 Mansfield Road | 1,012 yd | |
| Co-Op Food | 624 Mansfield Road | 1,028 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local Breckhill, 5 Plains Road | 1,037 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elliot Durham Swimming Pool (Closed) Ransom Drive | swimming pool | 217 yd |
| Nottingham Academy (Ransom Road Site) RANSOM DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 245 yd |
| Mapperley Sports Village RANSOM DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 245 yd |
| Coppice Park RANSOM ROAD | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| Woodthorpe Grange WOODTHORPE GRANGE WOODTHORPE GRANGE WOODTHORPE DRIVE | golf, grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Breck Hill Recreation Ground Maitland Road | grass pitches | 957 yd |
| The Gym (Nottingham Sherwood) MANSFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,037 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 | 173.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.