Swains Avenue is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG3 7AU is located in the Dales electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Swains Avenue, Nottingham, NG3 7AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG3 7BP, NG3 7AW, NG3 7BW, NG3 7DA, NG3 7BT, NG3 7BX, NG3 7BN, NG3 7AX, NG3 7BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG3 7AU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.6% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.4% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 44.1% | 37.1% | -7.0% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.7% | 41.6% | 2.9% | 44.2% | -2.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 13.7% | 6.0% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 42.3% | 46.5% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 34% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 11.2% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 7.1% | 3.8% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 5.1% | 1.2% | -3.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 31.1% | 25.9% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 10.2% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 8.6% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 10.7% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 16.2% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 25.9% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 7% | 8.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 5.8% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 4.8% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.4% | 4.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 75.4% | 63.2% | -12.2% | 81.4% | -18.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 77.8% 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 | 88.6% | 77.8% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| European Union | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 15.1% | 10.7% | 5.6% | 9.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 77.2% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 16.2% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 2.5% | -3.0% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 33.2% | 46.2% | -13.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 18.3% | 6.5% | 11.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swains Avenue was 53.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.3% lower than the Dales average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Swains Avenue has the 10th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Dales and the 275th lowest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Swains Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2023-04-13 | £363,710 |
| 27 Swains Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-01-20 | £206,430 |
| 56 Swains Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-09-09 | £329,965 |
| 51 Swains Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £316,000 | 2022-08-19 | £311,563 |
| 53 Swains Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-07-29 | £331,010 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB | 4out of 4 | 4,472 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hogarth Academy Porchester Road , NG3 6JG | 3out of 4 | 513 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Standhill Infants' School Standhill Road , Carlton NG4 1JL | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edale Rise Primary & Nursery School Edale Road , Sneinton Dale NG2 4HT | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy Gordon Road , St Ann's NG3 2LG | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School Gordon Road , St Ann's NG3 2LE | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,944 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | - not rated | 2,141 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Djanogly City Academy Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham Road NG7 6ND | 3out of 4 | 3,495 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Free School The Courtaulds Building , 290 Haydn Road NG5 1EB | 3out of 4 | 3,819 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton le Willows Academy Wood Lane , Gedling NG4 4AA | 3out of 4 | 3,861 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 2,217 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Academy Greenwood Road , NG3 7EB | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Iona School 310 Sneinton Dale , Sneinton NG3 7DN | - not rated | 617 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosehill School St Matthias Road , NG3 2FE | 4out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorneywood Education Base The Wells Road , NG3 3AL | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sutherland House School Bath Street , NG1 1DA | 3out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollygirt School Elm Avenue , NG3 4GF | - not rated | 2,354 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 26 Oakdale Road | 319 yd | |
| Toro's Steak House | 20-22 Oakdale Road | 319 yd | |
| Snax on the Dale | 379 Sneinton Dale | 346 yd | |
| Greenwood Coffee Stop | 60 Greenwood Road | 639 yd | |
| Tiger Activity Cafe | 312 Sneinton Dale | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brickyard | 1A Standhill Road, Carlton | 658 yd | |
| The March Hare | 248 Carlton Road | 907 yd | |
| Greyfriars Social Club | Greyfriars Club, Gordon Road | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Summer Palace 2023 Ltd | 24 Oakdale Road | 319 yd | |
| Levanti's | 500 Carlton Road | 414 yd | |
| Pizza Cab | 506 Carlton Road | 414 yd | |
| UK 3 Fellas Ltd | 512 Carlton Road | 414 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos, 390 Carlton Hill | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 1 Oakdale Road | 222 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | Iceland, 303 Carlton Hill | 810 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 305A Carlton Hill | 810 yd | |
| Co-Op | 140-142 Sneinton Dale | 1,026 yd | |
| Pak Foods | 152 Sneinton Dale | 1,026 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sutherland House Schools (Closed) Sutherland Road | 304 yd | |
| K.K Sports And Leisure Centre KASHMIR SPORTS AND LEISURE CENTRE KASHMIR SPORTS AND LEISURE CENTRE CARLTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 450 yd |
| Hogarth Academy PORCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Nottingham Academy (Greenwood Campus) GREENWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Nottingham Wildcats Arena GREENWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 706 yd |
| Castle College (Carlton Road Centre) (Closed) Carlton Road | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Standhill Recreation Ground Standhill Road | grass pitches | 1,077 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 | 95.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.3% |
| 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 | 4.7% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 186.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.