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Owthorpe Grove is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG5 2LX 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 Owthorpe Grove, Nottingham, NG5 2LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: NG5 2LY, NG5 2NE, NG5 2HL, NG5 2NG, NG5 2NF, NG5 2NA, NG5 2LF, NG5 2HN, NG5 2ND.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG5 2LX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51.3%51.6%0.3% 51.0% 0.6%
Male48.7%48.4%-0.3% 49.0% -0.6%

Partnership Status

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 2LX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.9% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single64.2%63.9%-0.3% 37.9% 26.0%
Married: Opposite sex24.9%22.3%-2.6% 44.2% -21.9%
Separated2.1%2%-0.1% 2.2% -0.2%
Divorced7.8%9.9%2.1% 9.1% 0.8%
Widowed1%2%1.0% 6.1% -4.1%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health44.2%44.5%0.3% 48.4% -3.9%
Good health39.7%41.9%2.2% 33.6% 8.3%
Fair health12.5%9.7%-2.8% 12.7% -3.0%
Bad health3.1%3.1%0.0% 4.0% -0.9%
Very bad health0.4%0.9%0.5% 1.2% -0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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 2LX 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 52.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications13%7%-6.0% 18.2% -11.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 6.2%4%-2.2% 9.6% -5.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels10.4%6.5%-3.9% 13.4% -6.9%
Apprenticeship3.6%3.5%-0.1% 5.3% -1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels15.5%23%7.5% 16.9% 6.1%
Degree or Similar47.7%52.5%4.8% 33.8% 18.7%
Other3.6%3.5%-0.1% 2.8% 0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%0.4%0.4% 0.7% -0.3%
Indian2.2%3.6%1.4% 3.1% 0.5%
Pakistani0.4%1.8%1.4% 2.7% -0.9%
Other Asian0%3.1%3.1% 1.6% 1.5%
Black African0.4%1.8%1.4% 2.5% -0.7%
Black Caribbean0.4%1.8%1.4% 1.0% 0.8%
Other Black0.4%0%-0.4% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian0.9%3.1%2.2% 0.8% 2.3%
Mixed White and African0%0.9%0.9% 0.4% 0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean3.1%2.2%-0.9% 0.9% 1.3%
Mixed Other1.8%0.4%-1.4% 0.8% -0.4%
White89.7%80.4%-9.3% 81.4% -1.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%0.4%0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Other0.4%0%-0.4% 1.6% -1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom88.8%88%-0.8% 83.2% 4.8%
European Union8%4%-4.0% 6.1% -2.1%
Africa0.4%1.3%0.9% 2.7% -1.4%
Middle East and Asia0.9%4.4%3.5% 5.6% -1.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.9%2.2%1.3% 1.3% 0.9%
Oceania0.9%0%-0.9% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK88.8%88%-0.8% 83.2% 4.8%
10+ Years0.9%4%3.1% 9.8% -5.8%
5-10 Years4.9%2.7%-2.2% 2.9% -0.2%
2-5 Years1.8%1.3%-0.5% 2.2% -0.9%
Less than 2 years3.6%4%0.4% 1.9% 2.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom85% 76.7% 8.3%
Ireland0.9% 0.6% 0.3%
France1.3% 0.3% 1.0%
Poland1.3% 1.3% 0.0%
Central and Western Africa0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
South and Eastern Africa0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Southern Asia0.4% 1.2% -0.8%
South-East Asia1.8% 0.2% 1.6%
North America and the Caribbean0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Central and South America1.3% 0.2% 1.1%
No passport held5.8% 13.5% -7.7%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion58% 37.2% 20.8%
Christian27.9% 46.2% -18.3%
Buddhist2.2% 0.5% 1.7%
Jewish0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Muslim4.9% 6.5% -1.6%
Other religion0.9% 0.6% 0.3%
Not answered5.8% 6.0% -0.2%

Safety

Is Owthorpe Grove Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Owthorpe Grove was 76.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.4% lower than the Mapperley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Owthorpe Grove has the 40th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Mapperley and the 395th lowest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.6%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£44,400
Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in NG5 2LX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Owthorpe Grove are based on 12 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Nottingham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Owthorpe Grove, Nottingham, NG5 2LX

Estimated Average Property Prices for NG5 2LX

Average Price
£244,022
Semi-Detached
£240,444
Terraced
£244,955
Detached
£297,542
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Owthorpe Grove

Average Price
£231,041
Semi-Detached
£236,477
Terraced
£223,431
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Owthorpe GroveStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
11 Owthorpe Grove, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£205,0002025-05-12 £205,000
13 Owthorpe Grove, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£235,0002024-06-20 £241,680
32 Owthorpe Grove, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£220,0002022-07-28 £226,945
21 Owthorpe Grove, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£247,0002022-06-22 £261,727
36 Owthorpe Grove, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£232,5992022-05-27 £252,273
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NG5 2LX

Employment

NG5 2LX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee112
Part-Time Employee28
Self-Employed18
Retired11
Student (economically inactive)8
Looking after home or family6
Other5
Long-Term Sick or disabled5
Unemployed3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)3

Employment Industry

Education26
Human health and social work activities22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles17
Other15
Manufacturing10
Professional, scientific and technical activities10
Administrative and support service activities8
Construction8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security8
Information and communication6
Transport and storage6
Real estate activities5
Financial and insurance activities5
Accommodation and food service activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2
Mining and quarrying1

Schools

Nursery

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 3,360 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Haydn Primary School
Haydn Road , Sherwood NG5 2JU
4out of 4 531 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Seely Primary School
Perry Road , Sherwood NG5 3AE
3out of 4 535 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Carrington Primary and Nursery School
Jenner Street , Carrington NG5 2BF
3out of 4 921 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Claremont Primary and Nursery School
Claremont Road , NG5 1BH
3out of 4 1,006 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Djanogly Sherwood Academy
Sherwood Rise , Sherwood NG7 7AR
- not rated 1,101 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

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 4 387 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Djanogly City Academy
Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham Road NG7 6ND
3out of 4 1,895 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Wells Academy
Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR
- not rated 1,909 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Ellis Guilford School
Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT
1out of 4 2,524 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Bluecoat Trent Academy
Aspley Lane , NG8 5GY
- not rated 3,060 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Nottingham College
Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG
- not rated 3,588 yd Further education Yes Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Nottingham Academy
Greenwood Road , NG3 7EB
3out of 4 4,545 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
FUEL
Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX
- not rated 530 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Hospital and Home Education PRU
Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE
2out of 4 536 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Tlg Nottingham
Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN
- not rated 1,676 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Jamia Al-Hudaa Residential College
Forest House , Berkeley Avenue NG3 5TT
- not rated 1,681 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Green Crescent School
Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG
- not rated 1,889 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tata's Restaurant67 Haydn Road208 yd
Levan Cafe Ltd73 Haydn Road208 yd
PACT LunchHm Prison, Perry Road359 yd
H M Prison BistroHm Prison, Perry Road359 yd
Sharing SherwoodSherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive369 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Drinkery Bar & Kitchen71 Haydn Road200 yd
Kraft Werks513 Mansfield Road487 yd
The Crafty TellerCrafty Teller, 532 Mansfield Road519 yd
Robin Hood Public House540 Mansfield Road522 yd
The SherwoodSherwood Inn, 548 Mansfield Road522 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Spicy Nights91 Haydn Road208 yd
Dragon Palace77 Haydn Road208 yd
Bombay Indian Takeaway165 Hucknall Road447 yd
New Garden167 Hucknall Road447 yd
Sanam Tandoori505 Mansfield Road474 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Rajah Foods325 Hucknall Road305 yd
Sainsbury’s Supermarkets506 Mansfield Road505 yd
Ozan International Food Centre586 Mansfield Road573 yd
Co-Op Food624 Mansfield Road658 yd
Tesco Express101 Hucknall Road677 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Garth'S Gym
Hartley House Hartley House Haydn Road
health and fitness suite393 yd
Hmp Nottingham
PERRY ROAD
artificial grass pitch408 yd
Djanogly City Academy Nottingham (Haydn Road Sports Ground)
SPORTS GROUND PAVILION SPORTS GROUND PAVILION HAYDN ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches571 yd
The Gym (Nottingham Sherwood)
MANSFIELD ROAD
health and fitness suite789 yd
Carrington Sports Ground
CARRINGTON SPORTS GROUND CARRINGTON SPORTS GROUND MANSFIELD ROAD
grass pitches829 yd
Valley Road Tennis Courts
VALLEY ROAD
tennis courts869 yd
Basford Mill Cricket Club
VALLEY ROAD
grass pitches893 yd
Pure Gym (Nottingham Basford)
NOTTINGHAM ROAD
health and fitness suite1,082 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed127.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.