Hardwick Road is in Sherwood, Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG5 2GW 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 Hardwick Road, Sherwood, Nottingham, NG5 2GW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 2GX, NG5 2GZ, NG5 2HY, NG5 2HW, NG5 2GY, NG5 2HX, NG5 2GP, NG5 2HA, NG5 2GR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG5 2GW 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 | 44.5% | 49.4% | 4.9% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 55.5% | 50.6% | -4.9% | 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.
In the immediate area around NG5 2GW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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 | 50.9% | 43.9% | -7.0% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.1% | 39.9% | 13.8% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 7% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 43.3% | 49% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 34.4% | -5.3% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 13.4% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 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.
In the area around NG5 2GW this area, 7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 55.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 7% | -9.8% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 5.7% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 7.9% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 18.9% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.8% | 55.3% | 11.5% | 33.8% | 21.5% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.9% | 91.3% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 86.4% 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 | 90.7% | 86.4% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 7.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 86.8% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 9.3% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0.8% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hardwick Road was 30.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.0% lower than the Mapperley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hardwick Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Mapperley and the 119th lowest crime rate of 934 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Hardwick Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2024-03-22 | £679,084 |
| Flat 1 Elberton House, 9 Hardwick Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Other, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2020-04-30 | £613,665 |
| 2 Hardwick Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2019-02-25 | £448,581 |
| 2 Hardwick Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2016-11-03 | £423,466 |
| 7 Hardwick Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2016-03-24 | £446,590 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 2,685 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 3,502 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 | 3,807 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 3,917 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seely Junior School Perry Road , Sherwood NG5 3AE | - not rated | 325 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seely Primary School Perry Road , Sherwood NG5 3AE | 3out of 4 | 325 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seely Infant and Nursery School Perry Road , Sherwood NG5 3AE | - not rated | 325 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydn Primary School Haydn Road , Sherwood NG5 2JU | - not rated | 354 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrington Primary and Nursery School Jenner Street , Carrington NG5 2BF | 3out of 4 | 1,267 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 | 949 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood School Edwards Lane , Sherwood NG5 3HZ | - not rated | 1,318 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott Durham School Ransom Drive , Mapperley NG3 5LR | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | 2out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Pelham Avenue , NG5 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,732 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,956 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold and Carlton College Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR | - not rated | 3,237 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 3,553 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 3,688 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 3,999 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 | 4,303 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 | - not rated | 284 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham HOPE Academy Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE | 3out of 4 | 284 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ewing School Mansfield Road , Sherwood NG5 3FN | - not rated | 503 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Include C/O Severn Trent Water , Hucknall Road NG5 1FH | - not rated | 807 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| FUEL Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX | - not rated | 1,077 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronte&Co | 589 Mansfield Road | 167 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 609 Mansfield Road | 168 yd | |
| Marc and Daina's | 589a Mansfield Road | 168 yd | |
| Ginza | 593-595 Mansfield Road | 168 yd | |
| Le Mistral | 575 Mansfield Road | 196 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Samuel Hall | The Samuel Hall, Mansfield Road | 196 yd | |
| The Crimson Tree | 621 Mansfield Road | 217 yd | |
| Sherwood Manor | Sherwood Manor, 639 Mansfield Road | 218 yd | |
| The Winchester | 1a Winchester Street | 226 yd | |
| Jenkins | 662 Mansfield Road | 241 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rikshaw Urban Indian Kitchen | 615 Mansfield Road | 168 yd | |
| Corner Stone Pizza | 618 Mansfield Road | 215 yd | |
| Nibbles | 622 Mansfield Road | 215 yd | |
| Masala | 638 Mansfield Road | 215 yd | |
| Pizza Roma | 560 Mansfield Road | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Food | 624 Mansfield Road | 215 yd | |
| Ozan International Food Centre | 586 Mansfield Road | 252 yd | |
| Sainsbury’s Supermarkets | 506 Mansfield Road | 410 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, 712 - 716 Mansfield Road | 659 yd | |
| Rajah Foods | 325 Hucknall Road | 764 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Nottingham Sherwood) MANSFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 311 yd |
| Hmp Nottingham PERRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 551 yd |
| Valley Road Tennis Courts VALLEY ROAD | tennis courts | 692 yd |
| Garth'S Gym Hartley House Hartley House Haydn Road | health and fitness suite | 870 yd |
| Basford Mill Cricket Club VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Woodthorpe Tennis Club Albemarle Road | tennis courts | 967 yd |
| Carrington Sports Ground CARRINGTON SPORTS GROUND CARRINGTON SPORTS GROUND MANSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
| Djanogly City Academy Nottingham (Haydn Road Sports Ground) SPORTS GROUND PAVILION SPORTS GROUND PAVILION HAYDN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,043 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.