Thorpe Crescent is in Nottingham and in Rushcliffe district. NG3 6BY 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 Thorpe Crescent, Nottingham, NG3 6BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG3 6FP, NG3 6BX, NG3 6JY, NG3 6FQ, NG3 6FR, NG3 6FU, NG3 6HX, NG3 6FB, NG3 6BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG3 6BY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 51.7% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 51.8% | 48.3% | -3.5% | 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 | 26.1% | 37.1% | 11.0% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.8% | 47.2% | -12.6% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 7% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 7.9% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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%) 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 | 47.5% | 53.9% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 32.1% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 11.1% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 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.
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 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.1% | 10.5% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 10% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 10.9% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 15.7% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.6% | 48.5% | 10.9% | 33.8% | 14.7% |
| Other | 6% | 0% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.7% | 97.8% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 93.1% | 95.6% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 95.2% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 76.7% | 12.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.1% | 37.2% | 18.9% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thorpe Crescent was 17.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.9% lower than the Cavendish average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thorpe Crescent has the 10th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Cavendish and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 387 local areas in Gedling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Thorpe Crescent, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-10-17 | £247,381 |
| 9 Thorpe Crescent, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2019-10-25 | £317,779 |
| 5 Thorpe Crescent, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2018-07-27 | £286,270 |
| 4 Thorpe Crescent, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2015-12-04 | £263,502 |
| 6 Thorpe Crescent, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2010-08-16 | £247,286 |
NG3 6BY 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 3,154 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 3,908 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 | 5,425 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westdale Infant and Nursery Digby Avenue, Westdale Lane , Mapperley NG3 6ET | 3out of 4 | 531 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westdale Junior School Westdale Lane , Mapperley NG3 6ET | 3out of 4 | 595 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westdale Junior School Westdale Lane , Mapperley NG3 6ET | - not rated | 595 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Porchester Junior School Standhill Road , Carlton NG4 1LF | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Porchester Junior School Standhill Road , Carlton NG4 1LF | - not rated | 816 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Academy Coningswath Road , Carlton NG4 3SH | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheldon School and Sports College Coningswath Road , Carlton NG4 3SH | - not rated | 874 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | 2out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott Durham School Ransom Drive , Mapperley NG3 5LR | - not rated | 1,291 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gedling School Wollaton Avenue , Gedling NG4 4HX | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 823 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 3,903 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 4,348 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 4,513 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 4,513 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 | 2,780 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 | 635 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Digby School 61 Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DS | 4out of 4 | 721 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's Hospital School Mickleborough Avenue , The Wells Road NG3 3AL | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorneywood Education Base The Wells Road , NG3 3AL | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coteswood House School 19 Thackerays Lane , Woodthorpe NG5 4HT | - not rated | 2,268 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom Cafe At Beauty Temple Mapperley | 451 Westdale Lane West, Mapperley | 815 yd | |
| Albies | 370 Foxhill Road West, Carlton | 869 yd | |
| Plains Fish Bar & Restaurant | 916 Woodborough Road, Mapperley | 879 yd | |
| Passage To India | 902 Woodborough Road, Mapperley | 879 yd | |
| Chungs Of Mapperley Ltd | Chungs Of Mapperley, 946 Woodborough Road | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punch Bowl | The Punch Bowl, 214 Porchester Road | 796 yd | |
| Steves Bar | 910 Woodborough Road, Mapperley | 880 yd | |
| The Blues Dawg | 960 Woodborough Road, Mapperley | 899 yd | |
| The Bread And Bitter | Bread And Bitter Public House, Woodthorpe Drive | 1,047 yd | |
| The Woodthorpe Top | Woodthorpe Top, 151A Woodthorpe Drive | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabzee | 459 Westdale Lane West, Mapperley | 766 yd | |
| Tung Kong Valley | 40 Valley Road, Carlton | 815 yd | |
| Indigo - Indian Food To Go | 459 Westdale Lane West, Mapperley | 865 yd | |
| Karikana | 459 Westdale Lane West, Mapperley | 865 yd | |
| Hoo Tak | 902 Woodborough Road, Mapperley | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westdale Lane Co-Operative Store | Co-op, 320 Westdale Lane West | 714 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | Co-op, 938-942 Woodborough Road | 888 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local Breckhill, 5 Plains Road | 923 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carlton Forum Leisure Centre Pitches VALLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Carlton Forum Leisure Centre CONINGSWATH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 872 yd |
| Mapperley Golf Club Plains Road | golf | 1,035 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 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.