Leonard Avenue is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG5 2LU 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 Leonard Avenue, Nottingham, NG5 2LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 2LW, NG5 2LL, NG5 2LJ, NG5 1FG, NG5 2LG, NG5 2LH, NG5 2LF, NG5 2NF, NG5 2LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG5 2LU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents 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 | 53.6% | 53.5% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 46.4% | 46.5% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 2LU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% 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 | 44.3% | 47.6% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 42.1% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 4.8% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 50.8% | 55.8% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 30.6% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 8.9% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 55.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 15.2% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 4.5% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 9% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 10.4% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.6% | 55.4% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 21.6% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.7% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 10.9% | 6.1% | -4.8% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 78.5% | 79.6% | 1.1% | 81.4% | -1.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 85.6% 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 | 86.9% | 85.6% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 4.7% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.6% | 85.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 8.9% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 2.8% | -6.4% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.3% | 37.2% | 16.1% |
| Christian | 30.6% | 46.2% | -15.6% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 10% | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leonard Avenue was 14.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.2% lower than the Mapperley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Leonard Avenue has the 7th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Mapperley and the 38th lowest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Leonard Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-10-03 | £299,709 |
| 24 Leonard Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-08-27 | £304,134 |
| 18 Leonard Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2023-10-25 | £318,119 |
| 48 Leonard Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-07-29 | £335,642 |
| 38 Leonard Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-07-28 | £335,642 |
NG5 2LU 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 | 117 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Education | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 2,276 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 | 3,231 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 3,318 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 3,466 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 5,265 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 | 556 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seely Junior School Perry Road , Sherwood NG5 3AE | - not rated | 661 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seely Primary School Perry Road , Sherwood NG5 3AE | 3out of 4 | 661 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seely Infant and Nursery School Perry Road , Sherwood NG5 3AE | - not rated | 661 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrington Primary and Nursery School Jenner Street , Carrington NG5 2BF | 3out of 4 | 797 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 | 286 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Pelham Avenue , NG5 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood School Edwards Lane , Sherwood NG5 3HZ | - not rated | 1,668 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Comprehensive School Gregory Boulevard , NG7 6PA | - not rated | 1,689 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Djanogly City Academy Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham Road NG7 6ND | - not rated | 1,765 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,888 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 3,008 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 3,482 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 3,691 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 3,691 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 | 4,500 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 | 149 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| FUEL Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX | - not rated | 416 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Home Education PRU Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE | - not rated | 660 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham HOPE Academy Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mountford House School 373 Mansfield Road , NG5 2DA | - not rated | 890 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tata's Restaurant | 67 Haydn Road | 259 yd | |
| Levan Cafe Ltd | 73 Haydn Road | 259 yd | |
| Turquoise | 326-330 Hucknall Road | 342 yd | |
| The Old kitchen | 1 Ellesmere Business Park, Ellesmere Crescent | 363 yd | |
| PACT Lunch | Hm Prison, Perry Road | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Drinkery Bar & Kitchen | 71 Haydn Road | 255 yd | |
| Kraft Werks | 513 Mansfield Road | 645 yd | |
| The Crafty Teller | Crafty Teller, 532 Mansfield Road | 663 yd | |
| Robin Hood Public House | 540 Mansfield Road | 667 yd | |
| The Sherwood | Sherwood Inn, 548 Mansfield Road | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spicy Nights | 91 Haydn Road | 259 yd | |
| Dragon Palace | 77 Haydn Road | 259 yd | |
| Bombay Indian Takeaway | 165 Hucknall Road | 282 yd | |
| New Garden | 167 Hucknall Road | 282 yd | |
| Captain Cod | 141-143 Perry Road | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajah Foods | 325 Hucknall Road | 167 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 101 Hucknall Road | 563 yd | |
| Sainsbury’s Supermarkets | 506 Mansfield Road | 641 yd | |
| Ozan International Food Centre | 586 Mansfield Road | 742 yd | |
| Co-Op Food | 624 Mansfield Road | 837 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Garth'S Gym Hartley House Hartley House Haydn Road | health and fitness suite | 222 yd |
| Djanogly City Academy Nottingham (Haydn Road Sports Ground) SPORTS GROUND PAVILION SPORTS GROUND PAVILION HAYDN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 399 yd |
| Hmp Nottingham PERRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 482 yd |
| Carrington Sports Ground CARRINGTON SPORTS GROUND CARRINGTON SPORTS GROUND MANSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Pure Gym (Nottingham Basford) NOTTINGHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 901 yd |
| Basford Mill Cricket Club VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Djanogly City Academy Nottingham (14 To 18 Centre) SHERWOOD RISE SHERWOOD RISE NOTTINGHAM ROAD | 969 yd | |
| The Gym (Nottingham Sherwood) MANSFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 971 yd |
| Valley Road Tennis Courts VALLEY ROAD | tennis courts | 988 yd |
| Lady Of Leisure (Closed) Zulu Road | health and fitness suite | 1,047 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 | 148.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.