Somersby Road is in Mapperley, Nottingham and in Gedling district. NG3 5QA is located in the Plains electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gedling. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Somersby Road, Mapperley, Nottingham, NG3 5QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG3 5QB, NG5 4NW, NG3 5QD, NG5 4NU, NG5 4NY, NG5 4NX, NG5 4PD, NG3 5QF, NG3 5QE.
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Somersby Road was 3.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.0% 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 8th lowest crime rate of 385 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 -78.9%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Somersby Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2024-06-07 | £287,730 |
| 52 Somersby Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2022-11-03 | £319,292 |
| 54 Somersby Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £303,800 | 2022-05-06 | £340,801 |
| 28 Somersby Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-02-16 | £249,717 |
| 20 Somersby Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2021-03-24 | £285,631 |
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold Somersby Road , Woodthorpe NG5 4LT | 3out of 4 | 248 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School Central Avenue , Mapperley NG3 5LD | 3out of 4 | 486 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernehale Infant School Derwent Crescent , Gedling Road NG5 6TA | 4out of 4 | 610 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodthorpe Infant School Arno Vale Road , Woodthorpe NG5 4JG | 4out of 4 | 675 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernehale Junior School Derwent Crescent , Gedling Road NG5 6TA | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | 2out of 4 | 877 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Voluntary Academy Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Academy Coningswath Road , Carlton NG4 3SH | 3out of 4 | 2,223 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill Academy Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX | 4out of 4 | 2,366 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 | 4,882 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 | 4,205 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Digby School 61 Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DS | 3out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Home Education PRU Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE | 2out of 4 | 2,344 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorneywood Education Base The Wells Road , NG3 3AL | - not rated | 2,499 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 2,618 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derrymount School Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN | 3out of 4 | 2,747 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | 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 |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | 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 |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | 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 |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | 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 |
| 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 |
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 | 86.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| 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.