Hillcrest Grove is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG5 1FT is located in the Sherwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hillcrest Grove, Nottingham, NG5 1FT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 3AQ, NG5 1FS, NG5 2NU, NG5 2NJ, NG5 2NS, NG5 2NW, NG5 1FU, NG5 2NT, NG5 2NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG5 1FT has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 50.6% | 47.1% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 49.4% | 52.9% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 | 32% | 35.3% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 36% | -11.6% | 44.2% | -8.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4% | 8.5% | 4.5% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 13.5% | 17.8% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 11.7% |
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 (70.1%) 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 | 39.4% | 40.5% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 29.6% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 28.4% | 24.1% | -4.3% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 5.1% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 24.7% | 24.3% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 6.9% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 12.4% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 10.8% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.9% | 38.2% | 3.3% | 33.8% | 4.4% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.5% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 12.2% | 12.1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 9.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 74.7% | 75.2% | 0.5% | 81.4% | -6.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 83.8% 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 | 84.1% | 83.8% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| European Union | 5% | 5.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 5.8% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.8% | 83.8% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 12% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.2% | 0.3% | -11.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.9% | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 23.8% | 46.2% | -22.4% |
| Muslim | 14.8% | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 16.1% | 6.0% | 10.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillcrest Grove was 52.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.8% lower than the Sherwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hillcrest Grove has the 6th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Sherwood and the 262nd lowest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Hillcrest Grove, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Other, an established residential building | £187,941 | 2024-05-01 | £186,615 |
| 7 Hillcrest Grove, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-10-31 | £225,040 |
| 14 Hillcrest Grove, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2018-05-11 | £234,700 |
| 7 Hillcrest Grove, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2018-03-12 | £237,116 |
| 21 Hillcrest Grove, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2017-10-12 | £234,440 |
NG5 1FT 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 NG5 1FT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,448 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seely Primary School Perry Road , Sherwood NG5 3AE | 3out of 4 | 569 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydn Primary School Haydn Road , Sherwood NG5 2JU | 4out of 4 | 796 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrington Primary and Nursery School Jenner Street , Carrington NG5 2BF | 3out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Primary and Nursery School Scotland Road , Basford NG5 1JU | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont Primary and Nursery School Claremont Road , NG5 1BH | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Free School The Courtaulds Building , 290 Haydn Road NG5 1EB | 3out of 4 | 441 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Djanogly City Academy Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham Road NG7 6ND | 3out of 4 | 2,034 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | - not rated | 2,162 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | 1out of 4 | 2,349 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Aspley Lane , NG8 5GY | - not rated | 3,006 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 3,834 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 | 4,830 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital and Home Education PRU Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE | 2out of 4 | 591 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| FUEL Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX | - not rated | 593 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 1,495 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Crescent School Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamia Al-Hudaa Residential College Forest House , Berkeley Avenue NG3 5TT | - not rated | 1,927 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turquoise | 326-330 Hucknall Road | 91 yd | |
| PACT Lunch | Hm Prison, Perry Road | 132 yd | |
| H M Prison Bistro | Hm Prison, Perry Road | 132 yd | |
| Tata's Restaurant | 67 Haydn Road | 482 yd | |
| Levan Cafe Ltd | 73 Haydn Road | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Drinkery Bar & Kitchen | 71 Haydn Road | 475 yd | |
| Kraft Werks | 513 Mansfield Road | 733 yd | |
| The Samuel Hall | The Samuel Hall, Mansfield Road | 752 yd | |
| The Crafty Teller | Crafty Teller, 532 Mansfield Road | 781 yd | |
| Robin Hood Public House | 540 Mansfield Road | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Cod | 141-143 Perry Road | 373 yd | |
| Golden Phoenix Chinese Takeaway | 499 Hucknall Road | 419 yd | |
| Subway Sandwiches | 503 Hucknall Road | 419 yd | |
| Spicy Nights | 91 Haydn Road | 482 yd | |
| Dragon Palace | 77 Haydn Road | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajah Foods | 325 Hucknall Road | 223 yd | |
| Sainsbury’s Supermarkets | 506 Mansfield Road | 774 yd | |
| Ozan International Food Centre | 586 Mansfield Road | 795 yd | |
| Co-Op Food | 624 Mansfield Road | 837 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 101 Hucknall Road | 846 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hmp Nottingham PERRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 220 yd |
| Garth'S Gym Hartley House Hartley House Haydn Road | health and fitness suite | 472 yd |
| Djanogly City Academy Nottingham (Haydn Road Sports Ground) SPORTS GROUND PAVILION SPORTS GROUND PAVILION HAYDN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 478 yd |
| Basford Mill Cricket Club VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Valley Road Tennis Courts VALLEY ROAD | tennis courts | 741 yd |
| Nottingham High School Sports Ground Hucknall Road | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| The Gym (Nottingham Sherwood) MANSFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 933 yd |
| Pure Gym (Nottingham Basford) NOTTINGHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,017 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 | 173.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.