Holyoake Villas is in Colwick, Nottingham and in Gedling district. NG4 2FY is located in the Colwick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gedling. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holyoake Villas, Colwick, Nottingham, NG4 2FY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG4 2FZ, NG4 2GE, NG4 2GB, NG4 2JQ, NG4 2GD, NG4 2GF, NG4 2GG, NG4 2GL, NG4 2BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG4 2FY 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 | 45.9% | 48.6% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 54.1% | 51.4% | -2.7% | 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 NG4 2FY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% 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 | 56.4% | 48.8% | -7.6% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 34% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 6.8% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 9.3% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 | 54.6% | 42.9% | -11.7% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 39.5% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 11.2% | 5.4% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 10.9% | 13.5% | 2.6% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 8% | -9.3% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 16.6% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 22.1% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 31.9% | -1.4% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 4.5% | 4.3% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 5.4% | 4.0% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 94.7% | 87.3% | -7.4% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
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 | 89.4% | 88.2% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 10.3% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 88.2% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 1.5% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 6.4% | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central Asia | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holyoake Villas was 84.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.0% lower than the Colwick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holyoake Villas has the 10th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Colwick and the 76th highest crime rate of 387 local areas in Gedling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Holyoake Villas, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2010-02-19 | £148,143 |
NG4 2FY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,765 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Netherfield Infant and Nursery School Ashwell Street , Netherfield NG4 2FQ | - not rated | 378 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colwick St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy Vale Road , Colwick NG4 2ED | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Vale Road , Colwick NG4 2ED | - not rated | 890 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherfield Primary School Chandos Street , Netherfield NG4 2LR | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherfield Primary School Chandos Street , Netherfield NG4 2LR | 3out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton le Willows School and Technology College Wood Lane , Gedling NG4 4AA | - not rated | 2,068 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton le Willows Academy Wood Lane , Gedling NG4 4AA | - not rated | 2,068 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton le Willows Academy Burton Road , Nottingham NG4 4AA | 1out of 4 | 2,195 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Academy Coningswath Road , Carlton NG4 3SH | 3out of 4 | 2,412 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheldon School and Sports College Coningswath Road , Carlton NG4 3SH | - not rated | 2,412 yd | Community 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 | 3,217 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 4,656 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 5,303 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 5,303 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 5,303 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 | 2,117 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venture Learning 19A Forester Street , Netherfield NG4 2LJ | - not rated | 661 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iona School 310 Sneinton Dale , Sneinton NG3 7DN | - not rated | 2,658 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's Hospital School Mickleborough Avenue , The Wells Road NG3 3AL | - not rated | 3,156 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorneywood Education Base The Wells Road , NG3 3AL | - not rated | 3,156 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Carlton Digby School 61 Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DS | 4out of 4 | 3,300 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe's Cafe | 17A Chaworth Road, Colwick | 61 yd | |
| Hills Kitchen At Hillarys | Unit 17, Colwick Business Park | 407 yd | |
| Hills Kitchen At Hillarys Unit 27 | Unit 17, Colwick Business Park | 407 yd | |
| Bite Me Bunz | Chris Allsop Recycling, LEEC Development Site | 426 yd | |
| Corner Cafe | 40 Victoria Road, Netherfield | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox & Hounds | Fox And Hounds Hotel, Station Road | 783 yd | |
| The Crossing Social Club | Station Road, Carlton | 783 yd | |
| Square Bar | 17 Carlton Square, Carlton | 913 yd | |
| The Old Volunteer | Old Volunteer, 35 Burton Road | 980 yd | |
| The Beacon Hill | The Blacks Head, 11 Burton Road | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky House | 10 Meadow Road, Netherfield | 456 yd | |
| The Proper Kebab Burger Pizza | 6 Meadow Road, Netherfield | 488 yd | |
| Oriental House | 10 Victoria Road, Netherfield | 542 yd | |
| New World | New World Takeaway, 73 Victoria Road | 542 yd | |
| River Pearl | 95 Victoria Road, Netherfield | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | G N C S Superstore, 53 - 63 Victoria Road | 542 yd | |
| Nisa | Bargain Booze, 49 - 51 Victoria Road | 577 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 2 - 4 Victoria Road, Netherfield | 587 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarkets | Morrisons, 4 Victoria Park Way | 720 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Farmfoods, 8 - 10 Carlton Square | 914 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John The Baptist Ce Primary School VALE ROAD | grass pitches | 615 yd |
| Oakdale Road Recreation Ground ONCHAN AVENUE | tennis courts | 656 yd |
| Colwick Recreation Ground Mile End Road | grass pitches | 959 yd |
| Conway Road Recreation Ground CONWAY CRESCENT | tennis courts | 966 yd |
| Netherfield Primary School Netherfield Junior Netherfield Junior Chandos Street | grass pitches | 1,034 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.