Flintham Drive is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG5 3DS 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 Flintham Drive, Nottingham, NG5 3DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 3AT, NG5 3AR, NG5 3BH, NG5 3BL, NG5 3DT, NG5 3DU, NG5 3BJ, NG5 3AU, NG5 3DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG5 3DS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 50.2% | 49.5% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 50.5% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 3DS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.4% 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 | 43.1% | 53.4% | 10.3% | 37.9% | 15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 33.2% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 2.7% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 6.3% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.6% | 49.1% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 31.4% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 13.6% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 4.5% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.1% | 13.2% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 8.4% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22% | 17.2% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 18.9% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 36.1% | 10.0% | 33.8% | 2.3% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.1% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 0.7% | -2.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 5.3% | 3.5% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 5.6% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.4% | 5.9% | -2.5% | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.6% | 5.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 68.1% | 61% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -20.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 74.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 74.5% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 8% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 8.7% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.4% | 73.7% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 4.5% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 3.5% | -3.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 76.7% | -11.0% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 10.3% | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Flintham Drive was 139.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.2% higher than the Sherwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Flintham Drive has the 5th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Sherwood and the 306th highest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Flintham Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-08-13 | £218,177 |
| 1 Flintham Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2024-07-31 | £170,639 |
| 26 Flintham Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-01-24 | £194,043 |
| 14 Flintham Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-05-26 | £221,770 |
| 40 Flintham Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2020-07-17 | £222,040 |
The percentage of student residents living in NG5 3DS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 3,065 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 | 4,022 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 4,052 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 4,096 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 | 251 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seely Primary School Perry Road , Sherwood NG5 3AE | 3out of 4 | 251 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seely Infant and Nursery School Perry Road , Sherwood NG5 3AE | - not rated | 251 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydn Primary School Haydn Road , Sherwood NG5 2JU | - not rated | 868 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burford Primary and Nursery School Oxclose Lane , Arnold NG5 6FX | - not rated | 1,385 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haywood School Edwards Lane , Sherwood NG5 3HZ | - not rated | 865 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Free School The Courtaulds Building , 290 Haydn Road NG5 1EB | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padstow School Padstow Road , Bestwood Estate NG5 5GH | - not rated | 1,799 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott Durham School Ransom Drive , Mapperley NG3 5LR | - not rated | 1,982 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | 2out of 4 | 2,014 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,389 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 3,209 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold and Carlton College Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR | - not rated | 3,613 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 4,184 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 4,447 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 | 4,875 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 | 290 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham HOPE Academy Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE | 3out of 4 | 290 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Hospital School School Office , City Hospital NG5 1PB | - not rated | 632 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ewing School Mansfield Road , Sherwood NG5 3FN | - not rated | 672 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Include C/O Severn Trent Water , Hucknall Road NG5 1FH | - not rated | 883 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PACT Lunch | Hm Prison, Perry Road | 431 yd | |
| H M Prison Bistro | Hm Prison, Perry Road | 431 yd | |
| Turquoise | 326-330 Hucknall Road | 580 yd | |
| Nottingham University Hospital Hotel Retail Catering | Nottingham University Hospitals Nhs Trust City Hospital Site, Hucknall Road | 622 yd | |
| Eatwell at the City | Nottingham University Hospitals Nhs Trust City Hospital Site, Hucknall Road | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Manor | Sherwood Manor, 639 Mansfield Road | 691 yd | |
| The Crimson Tree | 621 Mansfield Road | 695 yd | |
| Jenkins | 662 Mansfield Road | 738 yd | |
| The Samuel Hall | The Samuel Hall, Mansfield Road | 769 yd | |
| The Winchester | 1a Winchester Street | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Phoenix Chinese Takeaway | 499 Hucknall Road | 530 yd | |
| Subway Sandwiches | 503 Hucknall Road | 530 yd | |
| Rikshaw Urban Indian Kitchen | 615 Mansfield Road | 713 yd | |
| Corner Stone Pizza | 618 Mansfield Road | 751 yd | |
| Nibbles | 622 Mansfield Road | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Food | 624 Mansfield Road | 751 yd | |
| Rajah Foods | 325 Hucknall Road | 783 yd | |
| Ozan International Food Centre | 586 Mansfield Road | 825 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, 712 - 716 Mansfield Road | 825 yd | |
| Sainsbury’s Supermarkets | 506 Mansfield Road | 949 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Road Tennis Courts VALLEY ROAD | tennis courts | 183 yd |
| Basford Mill Cricket Club VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 302 yd |
| Hmp Nottingham PERRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 341 yd |
| The Gym (Nottingham Sherwood) MANSFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 742 yd |
| Nottingham High School Sports Ground Hucknall Road | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Haywood School (Closed) Edwards Lane | 870 yd | |
| Woodthorpe Tennis Club Albemarle Road | tennis courts | 992 yd |
| Garth'S Gym Hartley House Hartley House Haydn Road | health and fitness suite | 1,018 yd |
| Djanogly City Academy Nottingham (Haydn Road Sports Ground) SPORTS GROUND PAVILION SPORTS GROUND PAVILION HAYDN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,026 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 | 174.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.