Valley Road is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG5 1HQ is located in the Basford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Valley Road, Nottingham, NG5 1HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 1HP, NG5 1HR, NG5 1HF, NG5 1HE, NG5 1HT, NG5 1HD, NG5 1NS, NG5 1HL, NG5 1GZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG5 1HQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 51.5% | 49.4% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50.6% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 45.7% | 40.8% | -4.9% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.7% | 39.4% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 4.6% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 8.5% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 43.8% | 42.8% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 32.1% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 17.7% | 5.3% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 5.6% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 29.5% | 24% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 9.9% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 13.8% | -7.4% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 8.5% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 16.3% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 23.3% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 7.2% | 4.2% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.1% 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 | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 7.2% | 7.6% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 8.2% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.5% | 4.8% | -3.7% | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 8.3% | 2.8% | -5.5% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 61.7% | 63.1% | 1.4% | 81.4% | -18.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 73.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 73.1% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 8.5% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 6.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 8.5% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84% | 73.1% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 14.2% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 3.4% | -4.0% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 10.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Valley Road was 195.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.4% higher than the Basford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Valley Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Basford and the 200th highest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 120.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 278 Valley Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-01-03 | £198,272 |
| 264 Valley Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-04-19 | £218,485 |
| 268 Valley Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2022-04-28 | £222,642 |
| 280 Valley Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £216,500 | 2021-11-19 | £248,878 |
| 262 Valley Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-04-21 | £225,503 |
NG5 1HQ 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 | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 2,936 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB | - not rated | 3,500 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 3,509 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 4,391 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Primary and Nursery School Scotland Road , Basford NG5 1JU | 3out of 4 | 687 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Infant and Nursery School Bulwell Lane , Old Basford NG6 0DA | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Primary School Park Lane , Old Basford NG6 0DT | 3out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seely Junior School Perry Road , Sherwood NG5 3AE | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seely Primary School Perry Road , Sherwood NG5 3AE | 3out of 4 | 1,154 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 | 871 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padstow School Padstow Road , Bestwood Estate NG5 5GH | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood School Edwards Lane , Sherwood NG5 3HZ | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | 3out of 4 | 1,814 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 2,173 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 4,303 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 4,411 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 4,411 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Hospital School School Office , City Hospital NG5 1PB | - not rated | 665 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Provision PRU Concord House , Nottingham Road NG7 7FF | - not rated | 798 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Include C/O Severn Trent Water , Hucknall Road NG5 1FH | - not rated | 889 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| FUEL Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX | - not rated | 949 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Crescent School Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG | - not rated | 970 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham High School Pavilion | High School Sports Ground, Hucknall Road | 483 yd | |
| Nottingham University Hospital Hotel Retail Catering | Nottingham University Hospitals Nhs Trust City Hospital Site, Hucknall Road | 665 yd | |
| Eatwell at the City | Nottingham University Hospitals Nhs Trust City Hospital Site, Hucknall Road | 665 yd | |
| Eatwell Breast Institute Nottingham University Hospital | Nottingham University Hospitals Nhs Trust City Hospital Site, Hucknall Road | 665 yd | |
| Eatwell Coffee Shop Maternity Ground Floor | Nottingham University Hospitals Nhs Trust City Hospital Site, Hucknall Road | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox Hotel | The Fox Hotel, Valley Road | 531 yd | |
| Excelsior Suites Limited | International Banqueting Centre, 5 Lortas Road | 799 yd | |
| The Park Tavern | Park Tavern, 98 Arnold Road | 886 yd | |
| The Willow Tree Inn | 313 Nottingham Road | 931 yd | |
| Fox & Crown | 33 Church Street | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Cod | 141-143 Perry Road | 485 yd | |
| Golden Phoenix Chinese Takeaway | 499 Hucknall Road | 517 yd | |
| Subway Sandwiches | 503 Hucknall Road | 517 yd | |
| Hajis | 292 Nottingham Road | 788 yd | |
| Athena Fish Bar | 296 Nottingham Road | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Sainsburys, Perry Road | 712 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 246 Arnold Road | 756 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Lortas Road | 799 yd | |
| Rajah Foods | 325 Hucknall Road | 819 yd | |
| Pure Halal Choice | 294 Nottingham Road | 827 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham High School Sports Ground Hucknall Road | grass pitches | 406 yd |
| Vernon Park VERNON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 603 yd |
| Djanogly City Academy Nottingham (Haydn Road Sports Ground) SPORTS GROUND PAVILION SPORTS GROUND PAVILION HAYDN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Hmp Nottingham PERRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 855 yd |
| Basford Mill Cricket Club VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Lady Of Leisure (Closed) Zulu Road | health and fitness suite | 936 yd |
| Pure Gym (Nottingham Basford) NOTTINGHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 960 yd |
| Garth'S Gym Hartley House Hartley House Haydn Road | health and fitness suite | 1,012 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 | 159.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.