Somersby Road, Mapperley, Nottingham, NG3 5QA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG3 5QA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	45%	51%	6.0%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	55%	49%	-6.0%	49.0%	0.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	25.5%	36.5%	11.0%	37.9%	-1.4%
Married: Opposite sex	51.9%	43.3%	-8.6%	44.2%	-0.9%
Separated	1.9%	1%	-0.9%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	13.9%	10.6%	-3.3%	9.1%	1.5%
Widowed	6.9%	8.7%	1.8%	6.1%	2.6%

Health

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 (85.4%) 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	47.1%	51%	3.9%	48.4%	2.6%
Good health	35.4%	34.4%	-1.0%	33.6%	0.8%
Fair health	13.6%	11.5%	-2.1%	12.7%	-1.2%
Bad health	2.9%	2%	-0.9%	4.0%	-2.0%
Very bad health	1.1%	1.2%	0.1%	1.2%	0.0%

Education and Qualifications

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	13.9%	13.7%	-0.2%	18.2%	-4.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.5%	8.3%	-4.2%	9.6%	-1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.4%	12.2%	-7.2%	13.4%	-1.2%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	3.4%	0.2%	5.3%	-1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.8%	17.6%	8.8%	16.9%	0.7%
Degree or Similar	35.6%	42.9%	7.3%	33.8%	9.1%
Other	6.5%	2%	-4.5%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	2.1%	0.4%	-1.7%	3.1%	-2.7%
Black Caribbean	0.7%	1.2%	0.5%	1.0%	0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	3.2%	3.1%	-0.1%	0.9%	2.2%
White	92.9%	92.9%	0.0%	81.4%	11.5%
Roma	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.9%	93.3%	0.4%	83.2%	10.1%
European Union	3.9%	5.5%	1.6%	6.1%	-0.6%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	0.4%	-1.0%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.4%	93.3%	1.9%	83.2%	10.1%
10+ Years	0%	4.3%	4.3%	9.8%	-5.5%
5-10 Years	0%	2%	2.0%	2.9%	-0.9%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	7.9%	0%	-7.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.8%	76.7%	9.1%
Ireland	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Italy	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Poland	1.6%	1.3%	0.3%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
No passport held	9.5%	13.5%	-4.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	51.8%	37.2%	14.6%
Christian	43.1%	46.2%	-3.1%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Sikh	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Not answered	3.5%	6.0%	-2.5%

Safety

Is Somersby Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Somersby Road was 3.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.1% lower than the Ernehale average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Somersby Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Ernehale and the 9th lowest crime rate of 387 local areas in Gedling .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£51,900

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in NG3 5QA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Somersby Road are based on 121 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Gedling.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Somersby Road, Mapperley, Nottingham, NG3 5QA

Estimated Average Property Prices for NG3 5QA

Average Price
£312,935

Semi-Detached
£315,032

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£303,151

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Somersby Road

Average Price
£313,855

Semi-Detached
£310,599

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£346,441

Flats/Maisonettes
£111,435

Other
£760,731

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Somersby Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
70 Somersby Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£263,000	2025-03-14	£267,375
72 Somersby Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£268,000	2024-06-07	£284,135
52 Somersby Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£305,000	2022-11-03	£315,947
54 Somersby Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£303,800	2022-05-06	£337,231
28 Somersby Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2022-02-16	£244,924

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NG3 5QA

Employment

NG3 5QA 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	75
Retired	49
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	21
Looking after home or family	9
Student (economically inactive)	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Other	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	16
Education	14
Manufacturing	10
Construction	9
Information and communication	8
Financial and insurance activities	7
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Real estate activities	4
Other	3
Transport and storage	3
Accommodation and food service activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS	- not rated	4,276 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA	- not rated	4,497 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold Somersby Road , Arnold NG5 4LT	- not rated	346 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold Somersby Road , Woodthorpe NG5 4LT	- not rated	346 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School Central Avenue , Mapperley NG3 5LD	- not rated	375 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ernehale Infant School Derwent Crescent , Gedling Road NG5 6TA	3out of 4	637 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ernehale Junior School Derwent Crescent , Gedling Road NG5 6TA	3out of 4	719 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Arnold Hill School and Technology College Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ	- not rated	904 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Arnold Hill Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ	- not rated	904 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ	- not rated	904 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Christ The King School Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ	- not rated	1,319 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Christ The King Voluntary Academy Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ	3out of 4	1,319 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Arnold and Carlton College Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR	- not rated	1,368 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT	- not rated	3,569 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG	- not rated	4,888 yd	Further education	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB	- not rated	5,423 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB	- not rated	5,423 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Nottingham Academy Greenwood Road , NG3 7EB	2out of 4	4,148 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hazel Hurst School Mapperley Ltd 400 Westdale Lane , Mapperley NG3 6DG	- not rated	755 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Coteswood House School 19 Thackerays Lane , Woodthorpe NG5 4HT	- not rated	1,225 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Carlton Digby School 61 Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DS	4out of 4	1,255 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Daybrook Learning Centre Sherbrook Road , Daybrook NG5 6AT	- not rated	1,856 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ewing School Mansfield Road , Sherwood NG5 3FN	- not rated	1,907 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Duffy's Cafe Tea Room Ltd	75 Somersby Road, Woodthorpe	212 yd
Kalimera	109 Plains Road, Woodthorpe	283 yd
Jeanie's Cafe Tea Room	75 Somersby Road, Woodthorpe	320 yd
Mapperley Golf Club Half Way House	Mapperley Golf Club, Central Avenue	380 yd
Nuffield Health	Nuffield Health Wellbeing Centre, Plains Road	572 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Treetops Public House	187 Plains Road, Woodthorpe	327 yd
Mapperley Plains Rec. & Social Club	Mapperley Plains Social Club, Plains Road	572 yd
The Blues Dawg	960 Woodborough Road, Mapperley	605 yd
Steves Bar	910 Woodborough Road, Mapperley	773 yd
The Woodthorpe Top	Woodthorpe Top, 151A Woodthorpe Drive	833 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino's Pizza	41E Plains Road, Woodthorpe	585 yd
Indigo - Indian Food To Go	459 Westdale Lane West, Mapperley	595 yd
Karikana	459 Westdale Lane West, Mapperley	595 yd
Sabzee	459 Westdale Lane West, Mapperley	647 yd
Expresso Pizza & Grill	904 Woodborough Road, Mapperley	798 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Co-operative Food	Co-op, 938-942 Woodborough Road	644 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys Local Breckhill, 5 Plains Road	808 yd
Morrisons	Post Mill Close, Wymondham	810 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Good Shepherd Primary Catholic Academy SOMERSBY ROAD	grass pitches	422 yd
Mapperley Plains Sports And Social Club PLAINS ROAD	grass pitches	467 yd
Nuffield Health (Nottingham) PLAINS ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	505 yd
Mapperley Golf Club Plains Road	golf	635 yd
Ernehale Junior School DERWENT CRESCENT	grass pitches	721 yd
Arnold Hill Academy GEDLING ROAD	grass pitches	903 yd
Breck Hill Recreation Ground Maitland Road	grass pitches	906 yd
Playfootball Nottingham Arnold School and Technology College Arnold School and Technology College Gedling Road	artificial grass pitch	1,070 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	86.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	144 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.