Edwards Lane is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG5 3AA 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 Edwards Lane, Nottingham, NG5 3AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 3AB, NG5 3DD, NG5 3DB, NG5 2FX, NG5 3DF, NG5 2FY, NG5 3DA, NG5 2GX, NG5 2GE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG5 3AA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.3% | 51.9% | -6.4% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 41.7% | 48.1% | 6.4% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 3AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53% 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 | 52% | 53% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.4% | 32.1% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 7% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 5.1% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 43.2% | 41.3% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 35.6% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 14.4% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 8% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.4% | 19.2% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 11.7% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 11.7% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 19.6% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.6% | 32.7% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 6% | 0% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 6.4% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 5.3% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 11.7% | 4.2% | -7.5% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 75.6% | 72% | -3.6% | 81.4% | -9.4% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 84.1% 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 | 88.9% | 84.1% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 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 | 88.6% | 84.1% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.4% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 1.5% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.7% | 37.2% | 14.5% |
| Christian | 35.6% | 46.2% | -10.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edwards Lane was 88.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.6% lower than the Sherwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Edwards Lane has the 11th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Sherwood and the 460th lowest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Edwards Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-11-11 | £191,334 |
| 7 Edwards Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2016-07-22 | £202,060 |
| 19 Edwards Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2015-11-20 | £238,878 |
| 25 Edwards Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2014-06-23 | £299,783 |
| 6 Edwards Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2002-05-16 | £235,639 |
NG5 3AA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NG5 3AA 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 | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 3,964 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seely Primary School Perry Road , Sherwood NG5 3AE | 3out of 4 | 210 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydn Primary School Haydn Road , Sherwood NG5 2JU | 4out of 4 | 550 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School Querneby Road , Mapperley NG3 5HS | 3out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrington Primary and Nursery School Jenner Street , Carrington NG5 2BF | 3out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont Primary and Nursery School Claremont Road , NG5 1BH | 3out of 4 | 1,570 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 | 1,040 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | - not rated | 1,594 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Djanogly City Academy Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham Road NG7 6ND | 3out of 4 | 2,463 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | 2out of 4 | 2,703 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | 1out of 4 | 3,098 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,886 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 | 4,463 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 | 2out of 4 | 173 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| FUEL Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamia Al-Hudaa Residential College Forest House , Berkeley Avenue NG3 5TT | - not rated | 2,036 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Green Crescent School Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG | - not rated | 2,331 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchid Cafe | 676 Mansfield Road | 191 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 609 Mansfield Road | 214 yd | |
| Marc and Daina's | 589a Mansfield Road | 214 yd | |
| Ginza | 593-595 Mansfield Road | 214 yd | |
| Cafe Cchino | 652 Mansfield Road | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Manor | Sherwood Manor, 639 Mansfield Road | 158 yd | |
| The Crimson Tree | 621 Mansfield Road | 163 yd | |
| Jenkins | 662 Mansfield Road | 207 yd | |
| The Winchester | 1a Winchester Street | 290 yd | |
| The Samuel Hall | The Samuel Hall, Mansfield Road | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rikshaw Urban Indian Kitchen | 615 Mansfield Road | 214 yd | |
| Corner Stone Pizza | 618 Mansfield Road | 237 yd | |
| Nibbles | 622 Mansfield Road | 237 yd | |
| Masala | 638 Mansfield Road | 237 yd | |
| Pearl House | 2-2a Hall Street | 253 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Food | 624 Mansfield Road | 237 yd | |
| Ozan International Food Centre | 586 Mansfield Road | 367 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, 712 - 716 Mansfield Road | 479 yd | |
| Sainsbury’s Supermarkets | 506 Mansfield Road | 569 yd | |
| Rajah Foods | 325 Hucknall Road | 915 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Nottingham Sherwood) MANSFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 211 yd |
| Valley Road Tennis Courts VALLEY ROAD | tennis courts | 608 yd |
| Hmp Nottingham PERRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 625 yd |
| Woodthorpe Tennis Club Albemarle Road | tennis courts | 779 yd |
| Basford Mill Cricket Club VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| Woodthorpe Grange WOODTHORPE GRANGE WOODTHORPE GRANGE WOODTHORPE DRIVE | golf, grass pitches | 1,031 yd |
| Garth'S Gym Hartley House Hartley House Haydn Road | health and fitness suite | 1,045 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 | 103.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.