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 456.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 349.4% higher than the Mapperley average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Woodthorpe Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Mapperley and the 50th highest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 157.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.5%.

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 | £418,810 |
| 8 Woodthorpe Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-09-01 | £348,934 |
| 10 Woodthorpe Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2018-11-30 | £422,709 |
| 6 Woodthorpe Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2018-03-27 | £721,264 |
| 8 Woodthorpe Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Other, an established residential building | £185,805 | 2016-11-17 | £256,550 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 3,222 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 3,332 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB | - not rated | 4,751 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 4,924 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 | 410 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School Central Avenue , Mapperley NG3 5LD | - not rated | 1,180 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold Somersby Road , Arnold NG5 4LT | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold Somersby Road , Woodthorpe NG5 4LT | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Porchester Junior School Standhill Road , Carlton NG4 1LF | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 606 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | 2out of 4 | 637 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill School and Technology College Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | - not rated | 1,984 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | - not rated | 1,984 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | - not rated | 1,984 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,751 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 3,218 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 3,761 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 4,271 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 4,271 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 | 3,420 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 985 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ewing School Mansfield Road , Sherwood NG5 3FN | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coteswood House School 19 Thackerays Lane , Woodthorpe NG5 4HT | - not rated | 1,347 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's Hospital School Mickleborough Avenue , The Wells Road NG3 3AL | - not rated | 1,580 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorneywood Education Base The Wells Road , NG3 3AL | - not rated | 1,580 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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.