Bennett Road is in Nottingham and in Gedling district. NG3 6BQ is located in the Porchester electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gedling. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bennett Road, Nottingham, NG3 6BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG3 6AE, NG3 6AH, NG3 6AF, NG3 5QR, NG3 6AZ, NG3 5JH, NG3 5LG, NG3 5QS, NG3 6BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG3 6BQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 49.3% | 48.6% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 50.7% | 51.4% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NG3 6BQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.3% | 44.1% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.1% | 41.2% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 10% | 10.2% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 3.7% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 50.3% | 54.4% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 37% | 31.8% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 12.5% | 3.8% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 6BQ this area, 5.7% 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 54.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 5.7% | -7.6% | 18.2% | -12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 8.6% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 10.2% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 16.3% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.2% | 54.3% | 16.1% | 33.8% | 20.5% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.6% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 6.4% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Black African | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.7% | 78.3% | -12.4% | 81.4% | -3.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 91% | 88.2% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 87.9% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.1% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 1.7% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 34.5% | 46.2% | -11.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bennett Road was 166.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 269.8% higher than the Cavendish average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Bennett Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Cavendish and the 26th highest crime rate of 388 local areas in Gedling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bennett Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Other, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-06-14 | £162,000 |
| 30 Bennett Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-03-01 | £294,453 |
| 28 Bennett Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,050 | 2023-08-30 | £390,458 |
| 3 Bennett Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2023-02-17 | £267,740 |
| 3 Bennett Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-03-31 | £330,744 |
NG3 6BQ 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Education | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 3,473 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 3,808 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 | 5,257 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 5,438 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School Central Avenue , Mapperley NG3 5LD | - not rated | 687 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School Querneby Road , Mapperley NG3 5HS | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westdale Infant and Nursery Digby Avenue, Westdale Lane , Mapperley NG3 6ET | 3out of 4 | 956 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westdale Junior School Westdale Lane , Mapperley NG3 6ET | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westdale Junior School Westdale Lane , Mapperley NG3 6ET | - not rated | 988 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,028 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | 2out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Academy Coningswath Road , Carlton NG4 3SH | 3out of 4 | 1,645 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheldon School and Sports College Coningswath Road , Carlton NG4 3SH | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill School and Technology College Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | - not rated | 1,701 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 | 1,234 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 3,618 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 4,100 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 4,650 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 4,650 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 | 3,410 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 | 444 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Digby School 61 Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DS | 4out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coteswood House School 19 Thackerays Lane , Woodthorpe NG5 4HT | - not rated | 1,490 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's Hospital School Mickleborough Avenue , The Wells Road NG3 3AL | - not rated | 1,674 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorneywood Education Base The Wells Road , NG3 3AL | - not rated | 1,674 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plains Fish Bar & Restaurant | 916 Woodborough Road, Mapperley | 118 yd | |
| Passage To India | 902 Woodborough Road, Mapperley | 118 yd | |
| Nissi's American Diner | 21B Plains Road, Woodthorpe | 145 yd | |
| Deli-icious | 932 Woodborough Road, Mapperley | 161 yd | |
| The Wine Room | 962 Woodborough Road, Mapperley | 161 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steves Bar | 910 Woodborough Road, Mapperley | 103 yd | |
| The Blues Dawg | 960 Woodborough Road, Mapperley | 199 yd | |
| The Bread And Bitter | Bread And Bitter Public House, Woodthorpe Drive | 294 yd | |
| The Woodthorpe Top | Woodthorpe Top, 151A Woodthorpe Drive | 294 yd | |
| Plainsman | The Plainsman, 149 Woodthorpe Drive | 294 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expresso Pizza & Grill | 904 Woodborough Road, Mapperley | 116 yd | |
| Hoo Tak | 902 Woodborough Road, Mapperley | 118 yd | |
| Burg Burger | 890 Woodborough Road, Mapperley | 144 yd | |
| TOKYGO | 884A Woodborough Road, Mapperley | 155 yd | |
| Peking House | 9 Plains Road, Woodthorpe | 162 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local Breckhill, 5 Plains Road | 161 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | Co-op, 938-942 Woodborough Road | 161 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 601 Woodborough Road | 734 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Breck Hill Recreation Ground Maitland Road | grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Mapperley Golf Club Plains Road | golf | 866 yd |
| Woodthorpe Grange WOODTHORPE GRANGE WOODTHORPE GRANGE WOODTHORPE DRIVE | golf, grass pitches | 894 yd |
| Mapperley Plains Sports And Social Club PLAINS ROAD | grass pitches | 977 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Nottingham) PLAINS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,002 yd |
| Elliot Durham Swimming Pool (Closed) Ransom Drive | swimming pool | 1,029 yd |
| Nottingham Academy (Ransom Road Site) RANSOM DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,046 yd |
| Mapperley Sports Village RANSOM DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,046 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 264.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.