Shaw Gardens is in Gedling, Nottingham and in Gedling district. NG4 2NY is located in the Trent Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gedling. This postcode has been in use since 2006-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shaw Gardens, Gedling, Nottingham, NG4 2NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG4 2QQ, NG4 2QX, NG4 2QY, NG4 2QR, NG4 2NB, NG4 2ND, NG4 2SH, NG4 2QH, NG4 2QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG4 2NY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.3% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.7% | 0.6% | 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 | 31.4% | 34.7% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 41.1% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 12.1% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 11.4% | 8.3% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.1% | 35.9% | -8.2% | 48.4% | -12.5% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 31.7% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 20.6% | 5.9% | 12.7% | 7.9% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 7.3% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.7% | 26.8% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 8.7% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 18.1% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 17.4% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 22.6% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.3% | 90.1% | -6.2% | 81.4% | 8.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 97.2% | 94.3% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 94.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shaw Gardens was 32.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.3% lower than the Colwick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shaw Gardens has the 7th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Colwick and the 157th lowest crime rate of 385 local areas in Gedling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Shaw Gardens, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-05-22 | £220,214 |
| 2 Shaw Gardens, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-03-14 | £227,125 |
| 27 Shaw Gardens, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-05-17 | £261,190 |
| 12 Shaw Gardens, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-04-12 | £252,025 |
| 30 Shaw Gardens, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2023-11-24 | £130,052 |
NG4 2NY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherfield Primary School Chandos Street , Netherfield NG4 2LR | 1out of 4 | 420 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows CofE Primary School Priory Road , Gedling NG4 3JZ | 4out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Farm Primary School Willow Lane , Gedling NG4 4BN | 4out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Junior School Priory Road , Gedling NG4 3LE | 3out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Infant and Nursery School Phoenix Avenue , Gedling NG4 4EL | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton le Willows Academy Wood Lane , Gedling NG4 4AA | 3out of 4 | 694 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Academy Coningswath Road , Carlton NG4 3SH | 3out of 4 | 2,476 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Nottinghamshire Academy Glebe Lane, Off Cropwell Road , Radcliffe on Trent NG12 2FQ | 3out of 4 | 3,978 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | - not rated | 4,476 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Voluntary Academy Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 4,762 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 3,321 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 | 789 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Digby School 61 Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DS | 3out of 4 | 3,032 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorneywood Education Base The Wells Road , NG3 3AL | - not rated | 3,738 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Iona School 310 Sneinton Dale , Sneinton NG3 7DN | - not rated | 3,805 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosehill School St Matthias Road , NG3 2FE | 4out of 4 | 4,592 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Town Football Club | Stoke Lane, Gedling | 363 yd | |
| Cafe 118 | 118 Burton Road, Carlton | 598 yd | |
| Connect@Netherfield | Ground Floor, 1 - 3 Victoria Road | 916 yd | |
| St Georges Centre | 91 Victoria Road, Netherfield | 941 yd | |
| KC'S Cafe | 16 Main Road, Gedling | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inn For A Penny | 146 Burton Road, Carlton | 598 yd | |
| The Crossing Social Club | Station Road, Carlton | 884 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds | Fox And Hounds Hotel, Station Road | 884 yd | |
| Gedling Club & Institute | 66 Main Road, Gedling | 982 yd | |
| The Willowbrook | 13 Main Road, Gedling | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaus Takeaway | 122 Burton Road, Carlton | 598 yd | |
| Apollo Fish Bar | 114 Burton Road, Carlton | 598 yd | |
| Mo's Fish & Chips Ltd | 104 Victoria Road, Netherfield | 933 yd | |
| River Pearl | 95 Victoria Road, Netherfield | 941 yd | |
| New World | New World Takeaway, 73 Victoria Road | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Ltd | Lidl Uk Gmbh, 2 - 8 Great Northern Way | 775 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarkets | Morrisons, 4 Victoria Park Way | 899 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | G N C S Superstore, 53 - 63 Victoria Road | 941 yd | |
| Nisa | Bargain Booze, 49 - 51 Victoria Road | 945 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 2 - 4 Victoria Road, Netherfield | 965 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burton Road Recreation Ground Burton Road | grass pitches | 302 yd |
| Bill Stokeld Stadium STOKE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 453 yd |
| Netherfield Primary School Netherfield Junior Netherfield Junior Chandos Street | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| Conway Road Recreation Ground CONWAY CRESCENT | tennis courts | 609 yd |
| Victoria Park Recreation Ground Teal Close Teal Close | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Carlton-Le-Willows Academy WOOD LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 743 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.