Instow Close is in Mapperley, Nottingham and in Gedling district. NG3 5XE is located in the Plains electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gedling. This postcode has been in use since 2018-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Instow Close, Mapperley, Nottingham, NG3 5XE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG3 5XF, NG3 5XB, NG3 5XD, NG3 5XA, NG3 5UZ, NG3 5TD, NG3 5SZ, NG3 5SY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG3 5XE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 54.5% | 49.8% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 45.5% | 50.2% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 30.4% | 40.1% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 47% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10% | 7.9% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 1% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (96.8%) 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 | 51.1% | 72.3% | 21.2% | 48.4% | 23.9% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 24.5% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -9.1% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 2.8% | -11.7% | 12.7% | -9.9% |
| Bad health | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around NG3 5XE this area, 3.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 57.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.9% | 3.4% | -12.5% | 18.2% | -14.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 6.4% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.3% | 8.4% | -14.9% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 3% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.8% | 21.7% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 57.1% | 35.2% | 33.8% | 23.3% |
| Other | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 93.5% | 88.4% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 91.9% 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 | 96% | 91.9% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 91.5% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.7% | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Instow Close was 69.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.1% higher than the Carlton Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Instow Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Carlton Hill and the 99th highest crime rate of 387 local areas in Gedling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Instow Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-08-26 | £342,744 |
| 4 Instow Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-06-10 | £299,596 |
| 1 Instow Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £427,500 | 2020-12-21 | £523,240 |
| 21 Instow Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2020-11-18 | £578,253 |
| 17 Instow Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2020-07-31 | £631,427 |
NG3 5XE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NG3 5XE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 130 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 5,295 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanhope Primary and Nursery School Keyworth Road , Gedling NG4 4JD | 2out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanhope Primary and Nursery School Keyworth Road , Gedling NG4 4JD | - not rated | 1,270 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Farm Primary School Laver Close , Arnold NG5 7LS | 3out of 4 | 1,556 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westdale Junior School Westdale Lane , Mapperley NG3 6ET | 3out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westdale Junior School Westdale Lane , Mapperley NG3 6ET | - not rated | 1,587 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gedling School Wollaton Avenue , Gedling NG4 4HX | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Academy Wollaton Avenue , Gedling NG4 4HX | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King School Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ | - not rated | 1,612 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Voluntary Academy Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,612 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill School and Technology College Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | - not rated | 1,867 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,399 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 5,329 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 | 4,575 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Hurst School Mapperley Ltd 400 Westdale Lane , Mapperley NG3 6DG | - not rated | 1,848 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coteswood House School 19 Thackerays Lane , Woodthorpe NG5 4HT | - not rated | 2,987 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derrymount School Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN | - not rated | 3,410 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's Hospital School Mickleborough Avenue , The Wells Road NG3 3AL | - not rated | 3,445 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 1899 | Gedling Country Park Visitor Centre, Spring Lane | 1,030 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 269.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.