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.
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.6% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.4% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 64.2% | 63.9% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 26.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.9% | 22.3% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -21.9% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 9.9% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 44.2% | 44.5% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 41.9% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 8.3% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 9.7% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13% | 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 Levels | 10.4% | 6.5% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 23% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.7% | 52.5% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 18.7% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 89.7% | 80.4% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -1.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88% 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 | 88.8% | 88% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 8% | 4% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 88% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58% | 37.2% | 20.8% |
| Christian | 27.9% | 46.2% | -18.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Owthorpe Grove, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-05-12 | £205,000 |
| 13 Owthorpe Grove, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-06-20 | £241,680 |
| 32 Owthorpe Grove, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-07-28 | £226,945 |
| 21 Owthorpe Grove, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2022-06-22 | £261,727 |
| 36 Owthorpe Grove, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,599 | 2022-05-27 | £252,273 |
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.
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tata's Restaurant | 67 Haydn Road | 208 yd | |
| Levan Cafe Ltd | 73 Haydn Road | 208 yd | |
| PACT Lunch | Hm Prison, Perry Road | 359 yd | |
| H M Prison Bistro | Hm Prison, Perry Road | 359 yd | |
| Sharing Sherwood | Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Drinkery Bar & Kitchen | 71 Haydn Road | 200 yd | |
| Kraft Werks | 513 Mansfield Road | 487 yd | |
| The Crafty Teller | Crafty Teller, 532 Mansfield Road | 519 yd | |
| Robin Hood Public House | 540 Mansfield Road | 522 yd | |
| The Sherwood | Sherwood Inn, 548 Mansfield Road | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spicy Nights | 91 Haydn Road | 208 yd | |
| Dragon Palace | 77 Haydn Road | 208 yd | |
| Bombay Indian Takeaway | 165 Hucknall Road | 447 yd | |
| New Garden | 167 Hucknall Road | 447 yd | |
| Sanam Tandoori | 505 Mansfield Road | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajah Foods | 325 Hucknall Road | 305 yd | |
| Sainsbury’s Supermarkets | 506 Mansfield Road | 505 yd | |
| Ozan International Food Centre | 586 Mansfield Road | 573 yd | |
| Co-Op Food | 624 Mansfield Road | 658 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 101 Hucknall Road | 677 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Garth'S Gym Hartley House Hartley House Haydn Road | health and fitness suite | 393 yd |
| Hmp Nottingham PERRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 408 yd |
| Djanogly City Academy Nottingham (Haydn Road Sports Ground) SPORTS GROUND PAVILION SPORTS GROUND PAVILION HAYDN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 571 yd |
| The Gym (Nottingham Sherwood) MANSFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 789 yd |
| Carrington Sports Ground CARRINGTON SPORTS GROUND CARRINGTON SPORTS GROUND MANSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 829 yd |
| Valley Road Tennis Courts VALLEY ROAD | tennis courts | 869 yd |
| Basford Mill Cricket Club VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Pure Gym (Nottingham Basford) NOTTINGHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 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 | 127.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.