Percival Road is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG5 2FA 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 Percival Road, Nottingham, NG5 2FA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 2EN, NG5 2FD, NG5 2FE, NG5 2FF, NG5 2ES, NG5 2FH, NG5 2EP, NG5 2DQ, NG5 2FG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG5 2FA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 50.2% | 48.8% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 49.8% | 51.2% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 2FA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.5% 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 | 50.4% | 59.5% | 9.1% | 37.9% | 21.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.4% | 21.4% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -22.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 12.4% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 3.3% | -6.5% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.4% | 52.5% | 10.1% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 34.1% | -3.5% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 10.3% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 3.1% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 52.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.5% | 10.5% | -10.0% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 7.1% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 10.5% | 2.0% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 13.8% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.7% | 52.4% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 18.6% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.9% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.1% | 83.3% | -7.8% | 81.4% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 77.9% 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 | 86% | 77.9% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 10.5% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| 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 | 84.5% | 77.9% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 7% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 5% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 6.6% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 3.5% | -4.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 5.4% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.6% | 37.2% | 19.4% |
| Christian | 32.6% | 46.2% | -13.6% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Percival Road was 694.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 584.2% higher than the Mapperley average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Percival Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Mapperley and the 26th highest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Percival Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2025-11-28 | £269,618 |
| 23 Percival Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-08-18 | £255,710 |
| 29 Percival Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-07-24 | £206,206 |
| 51 Percival Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £236,000 | 2023-04-21 | £245,535 |
| 41 Percival Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2022-06-17 | £261,271 |
NG5 2FA 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NG5 2FA 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 2,143 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 3,074 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB | - not rated | 3,299 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 3,424 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 5,273 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haydn Primary School Haydn Road , Sherwood NG5 2JU | - not rated | 205 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrington Primary and Nursery School Jenner Street , Carrington NG5 2BF | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seely Junior School Perry Road , Sherwood NG5 3AE | - not rated | 765 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seely Primary School Perry Road , Sherwood NG5 3AE | 3out of 4 | 765 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seely Infant and Nursery School Perry Road , Sherwood NG5 3AE | - not rated | 765 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 | 714 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Pelham Avenue , NG5 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott Durham School Ransom Drive , Mapperley NG3 5LR | - not rated | 1,439 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | 2out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Comprehensive School Gregory Boulevard , NG7 6PA | - not rated | 1,703 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,281 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 3,186 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold and Carlton College Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR | - not rated | 3,423 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 3,470 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 3,470 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Academy Greenwood Road , NG3 7EB | 2out of 4 | 4,031 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Include C/O Severn Trent Water , Hucknall Road NG5 1FH | - not rated | 616 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mountford House School 373 Mansfield Road , NG5 2DA | - not rated | 652 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Home Education PRU Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE | - not rated | 737 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham HOPE Academy Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| FUEL Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX | - not rated | 778 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharing Sherwood | Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive | 62 yd | |
| Eat Good | Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive | 62 yd | |
| Divine Coffee House | 3 Haydn Road | 183 yd | |
| Tipu Sultan Nottingham | 482 Mansfield Road | 185 yd | |
| Brigitte Bordeaux | 494 Mansfield Road | 191 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Drinkery Bar & Kitchen | 71 Haydn Road | 233 yd | |
| The Crafty Teller | Crafty Teller, 532 Mansfield Road | 266 yd | |
| Robin Hood Public House | 540 Mansfield Road | 275 yd | |
| The Sherwood | Sherwood Inn, 548 Mansfield Road | 275 yd | |
| Kraft Werks | 513 Mansfield Road | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanam Tandoori | 505 Mansfield Road | 213 yd | |
| Spicy Nights | 91 Haydn Road | 229 yd | |
| Dragon Palace | 77 Haydn Road | 229 yd | |
| Willow House | 528 Mansfield Road | 275 yd | |
| Perigo | 546 Mansfield Road | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury’s Supermarkets | 506 Mansfield Road | 225 yd | |
| Ozan International Food Centre | 586 Mansfield Road | 434 yd | |
| Co-Op Food | 624 Mansfield Road | 591 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 101 Hucknall Road | 598 yd | |
| Rajah Foods | 325 Hucknall Road | 654 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carrington Sports Ground CARRINGTON SPORTS GROUND CARRINGTON SPORTS GROUND MANSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 475 yd |
| Garth'S Gym Hartley House Hartley House Haydn Road | health and fitness suite | 573 yd |
| The Gym (Nottingham Sherwood) MANSFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 755 yd |
| Hmp Nottingham PERRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 786 yd |
| Djanogly City Academy Nottingham (Haydn Road Sports Ground) SPORTS GROUND PAVILION SPORTS GROUND PAVILION HAYDN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Sherwood Health Spa MANSFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,082 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 | 136.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.