Michael Gardens is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG5 2AB is located in the Sherwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham East. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Michael Gardens, Nottingham, NG5 2AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 2AP, NG5 2AZ, NG5 2DU, NG5 2AD, NG5 2AY, NG5 2AS, NG5 2AF, NG5 2AE, NG5 2AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG5 2AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.5% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.5% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 2AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.7% 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 | 57.6% | 58.7% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 20.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.3% | 27.9% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -16.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 8.5% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 0.4% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.1% | 48.7% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 31.2% | -8.2% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 13.8% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 5% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 54.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 12.6% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 8.9% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 7.7% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 13% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.5% | 54.9% | 3.4% | 33.8% | 21.1% |
| Other | 8.7% | 2% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 3% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.1% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 76.2% | 68.3% | -7.9% | 81.4% | -13.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 72.3% 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 | 79.4% | 72.3% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 6.9% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.1% | 73.2% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 13.4% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 2.7% | -5.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.5% | 37.2% | 20.3% |
| Christian | 22.7% | 46.2% | -23.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 7.4% | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Michael Gardens was 26.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.7% lower than the Mapperley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Michael Gardens has the 13th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Mapperley and the 108th lowest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -90.2%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Michael Gardens, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £138,550 | 2019-07-31 | £197,761 |
| 5 Michael Gardens, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2019-02-13 | £184,912 |
| 5 Michael Gardens, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £90,750 | 2010-08-27 | £176,954 |
| 8 Michael Gardens, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2006-06-05 | £159,134 |
| 8 Michael Gardens, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2000-08-18 | £171,695 |
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 2,825 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrington Primary and Nursery School Jenner Street , Carrington NG5 2BF | 3out of 4 | 276 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont Primary and Nursery School Claremont Road , NG5 1BH | 3out of 4 | 438 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Djanogly Sherwood Academy Sherwood Rise , Sherwood NG7 7AR | - not rated | 653 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydn Primary School Haydn Road , Sherwood NG5 2JU | 4out of 4 | 680 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School Stanley Road , Off Berridge Road NG7 6GQ | 3out of 4 | 1,126 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 | 596 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Djanogly City Academy Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham Road NG7 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | - not rated | 1,776 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | 1out of 4 | 2,628 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Aspley Lane , NG8 5GY | - not rated | 2,829 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 | 2,910 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 | 4,060 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX | - not rated | 556 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamia Al-Hudaa Residential College Forest House , Berkeley Avenue NG3 5TT | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hospital and Home Education PRU Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE | 2out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollygirt School Elm Avenue , NG3 4GF | - not rated | 1,452 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Take 1 Learning Centre Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham NG7 6BE | - not rated | 1,568 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrington Community Cafe | St Johns Church, Mansfield Road | 247 yd | |
| Naughty But Nice | 349 Mansfield Road | 372 yd | |
| The Cake Solution | 363 Mansfield Road | 372 yd | |
| Caribbean Tastes | 357 Mansfield Road | 372 yd | |
| Tipu Sultan Nottingham | 482 Mansfield Road | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gladstone Hotel | The Gladstone Hotel, 45 Loscoe Road | 150 yd | |
| Federation House Social Club | Federation House Social Club, Ebury Road | 369 yd | |
| Doctor's Orders | 351 Mansfield Road | 372 yd | |
| Turners Inn | The Turners, 335-337 Mansfield Road | 396 yd | |
| The Drinkery Bar & Kitchen | 71 Haydn Road | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracey's Sandwich Shop | 104 Hucknall Road | 219 yd | |
| Godfather Pizza | 114 Hucknall Road | 219 yd | |
| Reggae Man Kitchen | 6b Hucknall Road | 256 yd | |
| Spuds n Stuff Ltd | 361a Mansfield Road | 328 yd | |
| Jasmine Inn | 359 Mansfield Road | 372 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 101 Hucknall Road | 278 yd | |
| Lidl UK | 323-333 Mansfield Road | 372 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food | 365 Mansfield Road | 372 yd | |
| Sainsbury’s Supermarkets | 506 Mansfield Road | 645 yd | |
| Rajah Foods | 325 Hucknall Road | 781 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carrington Sports Ground CARRINGTON SPORTS GROUND CARRINGTON SPORTS GROUND MANSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 258 yd |
| Garth'S Gym Hartley House Hartley House Haydn Road | health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| Sherwood Health Spa MANSFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 670 yd |
| Djanogly City Academy Nottingham (14 To 18 Centre) SHERWOOD RISE SHERWOOD RISE NOTTINGHAM ROAD | 741 yd | |
| Magdala Tennis Club MAGDALA ROAD | tennis courts | 842 yd |
| Djanogly City Academy Nottingham (Haydn Road Sports Ground) SPORTS GROUND PAVILION SPORTS GROUND PAVILION HAYDN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Pure Gym (Nottingham Basford) NOTTINGHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,080 yd |
| Hmp Nottingham PERRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,091 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 | 77.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.