Plains Road, Nottingham, NG3 5QX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG3 5QX has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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	50.2%	50%	-0.2%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	49.8%	50%	0.2%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

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

In the immediate vicinity of NG3 5QX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	24.2%	25.7%	1.5%	37.9%	-12.2%
Married: Opposite sex	60.7%	58.6%	-2.1%	44.2%	14.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	9%	8%	-1.0%	9.1%	-1.1%
Widowed	5.3%	6%	0.7%	6.1%	-0.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	45.3%	50.7%	5.4%	48.4%	2.3%
Good health	39.1%	31.3%	-7.8%	33.6%	-2.3%
Fair health	12.4%	13.3%	0.9%	12.7%	0.6%
Bad health	2.3%	4.1%	1.8%	4.0%	0.1%
Very bad health	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.5%

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	18%	11.2%	-6.8%	18.2%	-7.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.3%	5.2%	-9.1%	9.6%	-4.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.8%	14.8%	0.0%	13.4%	1.4%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	6.4%	1.9%	5.3%	1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.9%	15.2%	3.3%	16.9%	-1.7%
Degree or Similar	33.6%	42%	8.4%	33.8%	8.2%
Other	2.9%	5.2%	2.3%	2.8%	2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	5.2%	1.7%	-3.5%	0.7%	1.0%
Indian	3.6%	6.4%	2.8%	3.1%	3.3%
Pakistani	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.0%
Other Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.5%	-0.8%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	1%	0.7%	1.0%	0.0%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.6%	1.7%	0.1%	0.9%	0.8%
Mixed Other	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
White	87.3%	84.1%	-3.2%	81.4%	2.7%
Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.2% 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	92.2%	93.2%	1.0%	83.2%	10.0%
European Union	0.7%	1.7%	1.0%	6.1%	-4.4%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	5.9%	3.4%	-2.5%	5.6%	-2.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.2%	93.2%	2.0%	83.2%	10.0%
10+ Years	0%	5.4%	5.4%	9.8%	-4.4%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	1.6%	0.3%	-1.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	6.5%	0.7%	-5.8%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.5%	76.7%	11.8%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	9.5%	13.5%	-4.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.9%	37.2%	3.7%
Christian	48%	46.2%	1.8%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	0.7%	1.7%	-1.0%
Muslim	1.7%	6.5%	-4.8%
Sikh	4.7%	0.9%	3.8%
Not answered	3.7%	6.0%	-2.3%

Safety

Is Plains Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plains Road was 38.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.8% lower than the Ernehale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Plains Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Ernehale and the 185th lowest crime rate of 385 local areas in Gedling .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.3%.

🔎 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 5QX, 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 Plains Road are based on 223 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 Plains Road, Nottingham, NG3 5QX

Estimated Average Property Prices for NG3 5QX

Average Price
£479,869

Semi-Detached
£329,256

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£720,851

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Plains Road

Average Price
£374,878

Semi-Detached
£327,186

Terraced
£278,522

Detached
£681,421

Flats/Maisonettes
£179,591

Other
£711,750

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Plains Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
139 Plains Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2024-08-02	£294,589
129 Plains Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£342,000	2021-06-24	£414,187
147 Plains Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£580,000	2017-11-29	£851,211
145 Plains Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£335,000	2015-11-27	£556,730
143 Plains Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, a newly built property	£340,000	2015-08-10	£577,003

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NG3 5QX

Employment

NG3 5QX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NG3 5QX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	85
Full-Time Employee	80
Part-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Unemployed	8
Student (economically inactive)	8
Looking after home or family	6
Other	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Human health and social work activities	21
Education	21
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Transport and storage	11
Other	10
Information and communication	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Construction	6
Manufacturing	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Real estate activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School Central Avenue , Mapperley NG3 5LD	3out of 4	218 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold Somersby Road , Woodthorpe NG5 4LT	3out of 4	503 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ernehale Infant School Derwent Crescent , Gedling Road NG5 6TA	4out of 4	757 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ernehale Junior School Derwent Crescent , Gedling Road NG5 6TA	3out of 4	843 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodthorpe Infant School Arno Vale Road , Woodthorpe NG5 4JG	4out of 4	941 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ	2out of 4	1,020 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Christ The King Voluntary Academy Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ	3out of 4	1,393 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR	- not rated	1,748 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Carlton Academy Coningswath Road , Carlton NG4 3SH	3out of 4	1,978 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Redhill Academy Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX	4out of 4	2,588 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG	- not rated	4,829 yd	Further education	Yes	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Nottingham Academy Greenwood Road , NG3 7EB	3out of 4	4,022 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Carlton Digby School 61 Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DS	3out of 4	1,098 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thorneywood Education Base The Wells Road , NG3 3AL	- not rated	2,370 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Hospital and Home Education PRU Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE	2out of 4	2,524 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN	- not rated	2,871 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Derrymount School Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN	3out of 4	2,941 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mapperley Golf Club Half Way House	Mapperley Golf Club, Central Avenue	123 yd
Kalimera	109 Plains Road, Woodthorpe	124 yd
Nuffield Health	Nuffield Health Wellbeing Centre, Plains Road	371 yd
Duffy's Cafe Tea Room Ltd	75 Somersby Road, Woodthorpe	481 yd
Blossom Cafe At Beauty Temple Mapperley	451 Westdale Lane West, Mapperley	524 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Treetops Public House	187 Plains Road, Woodthorpe	191 yd
Mapperley Plains Rec. & Social Club	Mapperley Plains Social Club, Plains Road	371 yd
The Blues Dawg	960 Woodborough Road, Mapperley	562 yd
Steves Bar	910 Woodborough Road, Mapperley	752 yd
The Woodthorpe Top	Woodthorpe Top, 151A Woodthorpe Drive	870 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Indigo - Indian Food To Go	459 Westdale Lane West, Mapperley	527 yd
Karikana	459 Westdale Lane West, Mapperley	527 yd
Sabzee	459 Westdale Lane West, Mapperley	527 yd
Domino's Pizza	41E Plains Road, Woodthorpe	561 yd
Expresso Pizza & Grill	904 Woodborough Road, Mapperley	780 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Co-operative Food	Co-op, 938-942 Woodborough Road	607 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys Local Breckhill, 5 Plains Road	805 yd
Morrisons	Post Mill Close, Wymondham	1,008 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Mapperley Plains Sports And Social Club PLAINS ROAD	grass pitches	265 yd
Nuffield Health (Nottingham) PLAINS ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	300 yd
Mapperley Golf Club Plains Road	golf	368 yd
Good Shepherd Primary Catholic Academy SOMERSBY ROAD	grass pitches	685 yd
Ernehale Junior School DERWENT CRESCENT	grass pitches	908 yd
Breck Hill Recreation Ground Maitland Road	grass pitches	1,022 yd
Arnold Hill Academy GEDLING ROAD	grass pitches	1,071 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	141.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of NG3 5QX