Heathfield Road is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG5 1NL 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 Heathfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 1NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 1NN, NG5 1NU, NG5 1NW, NG5 1LT, NG5 1NQ, NG5 1NJ, NG5 1NT, NG5 1NG, NG5 1NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG5 1NL has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.1% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.9% | 58.1% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 7.1% |
| Male | 44.1% | 41.9% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -7.1% |
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 NG5 1NL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.9% 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 | 46% | 51.9% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.8% | 28.6% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -15.6% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 4.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 7.8% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 7.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.1% | 39.1% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 34.9% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 17.8% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 6.2% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
In the area around NG5 1NL this area, 30.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.8% | 30.1% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 10.7% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 11.7% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 18.4% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 22.3% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.1% 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 | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 0.8% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.6% | 5% | -3.6% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.8% | 5.8% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 70.3% | 69.1% | -1.2% | 81.4% | -12.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 78.9% 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 | 88.2% | 78.9% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 7.3% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 5.7% | -2.9% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 79.5% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 10.8% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 5.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heathfield Road was 95.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.1% lower than the Basford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heathfield Road has the 25th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Basford and the 460th lowest crime rate of 934 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Heathfield Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £159,500 | 2025-12-15 | £158,879 |
| 77 Heathfield Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2025-05-16 | £174,552 |
| 15 Heathfield Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2025-03-31 | £145,570 |
| 87 Heathfield Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,500 | 2024-09-13 | £144,064 |
| 29 Heathfield Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2024-05-02 | £154,237 |
The percentage of student residents living in NG5 1NL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Education | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 3,428 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 3,890 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 | 3,905 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 4,887 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark Primary School Park Lane , Old Basford NG6 0DT | 3out of 4 | 772 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Whipple Infant and Nursery School Padstow Road , Bestwood Estate NG5 5GH | - not rated | 822 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Whipple Junior School Padstow Road , Bestwood Estate NG5 5GH | - not rated | 822 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Whipple Primary School Padstow Road , Bestwood NG5 5GH | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Infant and Nursery School Bulwell Lane , Old Basford NG6 0DA | - not rated | 896 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padstow School Padstow Road , Bestwood Estate NG5 5GH | - not rated | 880 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Free School The Courtaulds Building , 290 Haydn Road NG5 1EB | 3out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Mellish Comprehensive School Highbury Road , Bulwell NG6 9DS | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood School Edwards Lane , Sherwood NG5 3HZ | - not rated | 1,522 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | - not rated | 1,840 yd | Community school | 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 | 718 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 2,022 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 4,805 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold and Carlton College Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR | - not rated | 4,883 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 4,905 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 | 685 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Crescent School Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG | - not rated | 827 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Provision PRU Concord House , Nottingham Road NG7 7FF | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , NG5 6EQ | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 357 yd | |
| Ajaes Cob Shop | 6 Andover Road | 428 yd | |
| Community Café at St Aidan's CIC | St Aidans Church And Church Hall, Lansdowne Road | 635 yd | |
| Nottingham University Hospital Hotel Retail Catering | Nottingham University Hospitals Nhs Trust City Hospital Site, Hucknall Road | 693 yd | |
| Eatwell at the City | Nottingham University Hospitals Nhs Trust City Hospital Site, Hucknall Road | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Park Tavern | Park Tavern, 98 Arnold Road | 635 yd | |
| The Fox Hotel | The Fox Hotel, Valley Road | 742 yd | |
| The Old Pear Tree | The Old Pear Tree Public House, Bulwell Lane | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Garden | 4 Andover Road | 428 yd | |
| Britannia Pizza | 3 Gainsford Crescent | 441 yd | |
| The Anchor | 151 Andover Road | 684 yd | |
| Billy's Fish Bar | 45 Arnold Road | 760 yd | |
| Golden Phoenix Chinese Takeaway | 499 Hucknall Road | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 246 Arnold Road | 375 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham High School Sports Ground Hucknall Road | grass pitches | 448 yd |
| Vernon Park VERNON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 618 yd |
| Basford Mill Cricket Club VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 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 | 115.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.