Shelford Road, Gedling, Nottingham, NG4 4JG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG4 4JG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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	49.4%	49.8%	0.4%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	50.6%	50.2%	-0.4%	49.0%	1.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of NG4 4JG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	24%	30.5%	6.5%	37.9%	-7.4%
Married: Opposite sex	61.5%	56.8%	-4.7%	44.2%	12.6%
Separated	2.4%	0.9%	-1.5%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	6.7%	3.8%	-2.9%	9.1%	-5.3%
Widowed	5.3%	8%	2.7%	6.1%	1.9%

Health

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	41%	44.7%	3.7%	48.4%	-3.7%
Good health	38.5%	40.3%	1.8%	33.6%	6.7%
Fair health	14.2%	11.1%	-3.1%	12.7%	-1.6%
Bad health	5%	3.2%	-1.8%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	1.3%	0.8%	-0.5%	1.2%	-0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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	24.5%	20.9%	-3.6%	18.2%	2.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.5%	7.1%	-5.4%	9.6%	-2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.8%	9.5%	-8.3%	13.4%	-3.9%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	8.5%	3.2%	5.3%	3.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.9%	17.5%	3.6%	16.9%	0.6%
Degree or Similar	19.7%	34.1%	14.4%	33.8%	0.3%
Other	6.3%	2.4%	-3.9%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.5% 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%	0.8%	0.8%	3.1%	-2.3%
Pakistani	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.9%
Black Caribbean	1.7%	1.6%	-0.1%	1.0%	0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.4%	0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.9%	3.2%	0.3%	0.9%	2.3%
White	95.4%	90.5%	-4.9%	81.4%	9.1%
Arab	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.7% 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	97.1%	93.7%	-3.4%	83.2%	10.5%
European Union	0.8%	3.1%	2.3%	6.1%	-3.0%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.8%	0.8%	5.6%	-4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.3%	2.4%	1.1%	1.3%	1.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.1%	94.5%	-2.6%	83.2%	11.3%
10+ Years	0%	3.6%	3.6%	9.8%	-6.2%
5-10 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.2%	-1.0%
Less than 2 years	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.9%	76.7%	7.2%
Spain	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Other EU countries	1.2%	1.5%	-0.3%
Middle East	1.2%	0.1%	1.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
No passport held	12.2%	13.5%	-1.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	50.2%	37.2%	13.0%
Christian	38.7%	46.2%	-7.5%
Muslim	2%	6.5%	-4.5%
Other religion	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Not answered	7.5%	6.0%	1.5%

Safety

Is Shelford Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shelford Road was 12.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.0% lower than the Cavendish average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Shelford Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Cavendish and the 50th lowest crime rate of 385 local areas in Gedling .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£46,400

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in NG4 4JG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Shelford Road are based on 385 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Gedling.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Shelford Road, Gedling, Nottingham, NG4 4JG

Estimated Average Property Prices for NG4 4JG

Average Price
£276,556

Semi-Detached
£258,753

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£280,117

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Shelford Road

Average Price
£391,112

Semi-Detached
£315,939

Terraced
£240,210

Detached
£484,248

Flats/Maisonettes
£173,331

Other
£953,716

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Shelford Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
127 Shelford Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2024-04-23	£290,041
117 Shelford Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£213,000	2022-07-08	£230,234
127 Shelford Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£240,500	2021-06-21	£289,044
105 Shelford Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2019-07-31	£285,957
95 Shelford Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2018-08-29	£298,120

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NG4 4JG

Employment

NG4 4JG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NG4 4JG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	84
Retired	65
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	17
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	5
Other	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Unemployed	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	26
Construction	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Manufacturing	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Education	6
Transport and storage	5
Information and communication	4
Other	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stanhope Primary and Nursery School Keyworth Road , Gedling NG4 4JD	2out of 4	265 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westdale Junior School Westdale Lane , Mapperley NG3 6ET	3out of 4	469 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Westdale Infant School Digby Avenue, Westdale Lane , Mapperley NG3 6ET	3out of 4	519 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Haddon Primary and Nursery School Haddon Close , Westdale Lane NG4 4GT	2out of 4	886 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School Central Avenue , Mapperley NG3 5LD	3out of 4	1,158 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Carlton Academy Coningswath Road , Carlton NG4 3SH	3out of 4	991 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ	2out of 4	2,143 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Christ The King Voluntary Academy Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ	3out of 4	2,223 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR	- not rated	2,267 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Carlton le Willows Academy Wood Lane , Gedling NG4 4AA	3out of 4	2,435 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG	- not rated	4,837 yd	Further education	Yes	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	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

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Carlton Digby School 61 Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DS	3out of 4	350 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thorneywood Education Base The Wells Road , NG3 3AL	- not rated	2,207 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Venture Learning 19A Forester Street , Netherfield NG4 2LJ	- not rated	2,927 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Iona School 310 Sneinton Dale , Sneinton NG3 7DN	- not rated	3,455 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rosehill School St Matthias Road , NG3 2FE	4out of 4	3,529 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Papas Grill	14 Wollaton Avenue, Gedling		433 yd
Munchies	Munchies Sandwich Bar, 265 Westdale Lane East		533 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Westdale Lane Co-Operative Store	Co-op, 320 Westdale Lane West		415 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Stanhope Primary & Nursery School KEYWORTH ROAD	grass pitches	147 yd
The Sherwood E-Act Academy Sports Centre (Closed) Wollaton Avenue	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	653 yd
Haddon Primary And Nursery School HADDON CLOSE	grass pitches	800 yd
Carlton Forum Leisure Centre CONINGSWATH ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	976 yd
Mapperley Golf Club Plains Road	golf	1,007 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	103.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.