Woodthorpe Road is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG3 5QH 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 Woodthorpe Road, Nottingham, NG3 5QH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG3 5QG, NG3 5QN, NG3 5QJ, NG3 5RA, NG5 4HF, NG5 4EN, NG5 4EF, NG3 5QP, NG3 6GJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG3 5QH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.5% | 50.3% | 3.8% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 53.5% | 49.7% | -3.8% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 40.2% | 41.8% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.7% | 38% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 10.9% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 5.4% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.2% | 33% | -6.2% | 48.4% | -15.4% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 38.1% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 19.3% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 6% | 7.6% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 22.6% | 23.1% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 12.1% | 2.6% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 8.8% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 8.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 12.1% | -2.0% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.6% | 31.9% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 8% | 3.8% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.1% | 0.5% | -3.6% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 5.1% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 81.6% | 78.8% | -2.8% | 81.4% | -2.6% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 86.3% 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 | 86.2% | 86.3% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 4.6% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.7% | 85.4% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 6% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 2.5% | -8.1% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodthorpe Road was 495.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 406.4% higher than the Mapperley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Woodthorpe Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Mapperley and the 40th highest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 157.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mapperley Methodist Church Woodthorpe Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Other, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-01-05 | £438,857 |
| 8 Woodthorpe Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-09-01 | £343,174 |
| 10 Woodthorpe Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2018-11-30 | £415,732 |
| 6 Woodthorpe Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2018-03-27 | £706,178 |
| 8 Woodthorpe Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Other, an established residential building | £185,805 | 2016-11-17 | £268,830 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,689 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 | 384 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School Central Avenue , Mapperley NG3 5LD | 3out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold Somersby Road , Woodthorpe NG5 4LT | 3out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arno Vale Junior School Saville Road , Woodthorpe NG5 4JF | 3out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Porchester Junior School Standhill Road , Carlton NG4 1LF | 3out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | - not rated | 650 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | 2out of 4 | 1,993 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Academy Coningswath Road , Carlton NG4 3SH | 3out of 4 | 2,118 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Free School The Courtaulds Building , 290 Haydn Road NG5 1EB | 3out of 4 | 2,256 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Voluntary Academy Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,490 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 3,763 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 | 3,500 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 | 1,585 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorneywood Education Base The Wells Road , NG3 3AL | - not rated | 1,652 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Carlton Digby School 61 Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DS | 3out of 4 | 1,725 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| FUEL Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX | - not rated | 2,351 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamia Al-Hudaa Residential College Forest House , Berkeley Avenue NG3 5TT | - not rated | 2,352 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuk Tuk | 631-633 Woodborough Road | 33 yd | |
| Options & Cafe Art | Part Of, Duncan Macmillan House, Porchester Road | 328 yd | |
| The Cake Solution | The Cheesecake Shop, 157 Woodthorpe Drive | 397 yd | |
| Passage To India | 902 Woodborough Road, Mapperley | 443 yd | |
| Plains Fish Bar & Restaurant | 916 Woodborough Road, Mapperley | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bread And Bitter | Bread And Bitter Public House, Woodthorpe Drive | 341 yd | |
| The Woodthorpe Top | Woodthorpe Top, 151A Woodthorpe Drive | 341 yd | |
| Plainsman | The Plainsman, 149 Woodthorpe Drive | 341 yd | |
| Steves Bar | 910 Woodborough Road, Mapperley | 483 yd | |
| The Blues Dawg | 960 Woodborough Road, Mapperley | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome | 627 Woodborough Road | 33 yd | |
| KFC Nottingham Mapperley Drive Thru | 701 Woodborough Road | 33 yd | |
| Mumbai Spice and The Dessert Co | 698 Woodborough Road | 224 yd | |
| TOKYGO | 884A Woodborough Road, Mapperley | 391 yd | |
| Burg Burger | 890 Woodborough Road, Mapperley | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 601 Woodborough Road | 197 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local Breckhill, 5 Plains Road | 418 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | Co-op, 938-942 Woodborough Road | 622 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 229 Ransom Road | 924 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Breck Hill Recreation Ground Maitland Road | grass pitches | 390 yd |
| Woodthorpe Grange WOODTHORPE GRANGE WOODTHORPE GRANGE WOODTHORPE DRIVE | golf, grass pitches | 494 yd |
| Elliot Durham Swimming Pool (Closed) Ransom Drive | swimming pool | 607 yd |
| Nottingham Academy (Ransom Road Site) RANSOM DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Mapperley Sports Village RANSOM DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 637 yd |
| Coppice Park RANSOM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,060 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.