Markham Crescent is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG5 3ES 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 Markham Crescent, Nottingham, NG5 3ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 3EX, NG5 3ET, NG5 3EJ, NG5 3EW, NG5 3EN, NG5 3EY, NG5 3FD, NG5 3EU, NG5 3HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG5 3ES, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.5% 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 | 54.8% | 55.5% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 4.5% |
| Male | 45.2% | 44.5% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -4.5% |
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 3ES, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.4% 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 | 48.8% | 51.4% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.4% | 28.1% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -16.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 13.3% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 41.7% | 48.2% | 6.5% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 27.4% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 16% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 9.3% | 6.2% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 33.3% | 24.1% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 9.8% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 15.1% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 19.6% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 26.1% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.4% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 6.1% | 4.2% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.4% | 10.1% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 9.1% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.4% | 7.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 6.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| White | 70.2% | 65.4% | -4.8% | 81.4% | -16.0% |
In this area, 87% 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 | 88.5% | 87% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 5.2% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 87% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.1% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 0.3% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 1.6% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Muslim | 12.7% | 6.5% | 6.2% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Markham Crescent was 99.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.3% lower than the Sherwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Markham Crescent has the 9th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Sherwood and the 463rd highest crime rate of 934 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Markham Crescent, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £196,620 | 2024-05-17 | £207,499 |
| 7 Markham Crescent, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-02-05 | £174,365 |
| 23 Markham Crescent, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2019-12-05 | £216,479 |
| 8 Markham Crescent, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2019-06-27 | £213,801 |
| 23 Markham Crescent, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2019-05-14 | £135,714 |
NG5 3ES area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 3,374 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 4,093 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB | - not rated | 4,460 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 4,555 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 | 581 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seely Primary School Perry Road , Sherwood NG5 3AE | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seely Infant and Nursery School Perry Road , Sherwood NG5 3AE | - not rated | 581 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydn Primary School Haydn Road , Sherwood NG5 2JU | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Infant and Nursery School Sherbrook Road , Daybrook NG5 6AT | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Community school | 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 | 728 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Free School The Courtaulds Building , 290 Haydn Road NG5 1EB | 3out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott Durham School Ransom Drive , Mapperley NG3 5LR | - not rated | 1,739 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | 2out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padstow School Padstow Road , Bestwood Estate NG5 5GH | - not rated | 2,122 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,698 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold and Carlton College Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR | - not rated | 3,138 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 3,745 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 4,343 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 4,678 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 | 4,727 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ewing School Mansfield Road , Sherwood NG5 3FN | - not rated | 320 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Home Education PRU Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE | - not rated | 578 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham HOPE Academy Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE | 3out of 4 | 578 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , NG5 6EQ | - not rated | 920 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Coteswood House School 19 Thackerays Lane , Woodthorpe NG5 4HT | - not rated | 944 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Community Centre Cafe | Sherwood Community Centre, Woodthorpe House, Mansfield Road | 317 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2, 712 - 716 Mansfield Road | 376 yd | |
| Orchid Cafe | 676 Mansfield Road | 613 yd | |
| Woodthorpe Tandoori | 774 Mansfield Road, Woodthorpe | 664 yd | |
| Cafe Cchino | 652 Mansfield Road | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Manor | Sherwood Manor, 639 Mansfield Road | 619 yd | |
| The Crimson Tree | 621 Mansfield Road | 626 yd | |
| Jenkins | 662 Mansfield Road | 663 yd | |
| The Winchester | 1a Winchester Street | 782 yd | |
| The Vale Hotel | Vale Hotel, Mansfield Road | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wandering Dragon | 772 Mansfield Road, Woodthorpe | 664 yd | |
| Jerk Kitchen | 776 Mansfield Road, Woodthorpe | 664 yd | |
| Pearl House | 2-2a Hall Street | 669 yd | |
| Rikshaw Urban Indian Kitchen | 615 Mansfield Road | 712 yd | |
| Corner Stone Pizza | 618 Mansfield Road | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, 712 - 716 Mansfield Road | 376 yd | |
| Co-Op Food | 624 Mansfield Road | 718 yd | |
| Ozan International Food Centre | 586 Mansfield Road | 871 yd | |
| Sainsbury’s Supermarkets | 506 Mansfield Road | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodthorpe Tennis Club Albemarle Road | tennis courts | 437 yd |
| Valley Road Tennis Courts VALLEY ROAD | tennis courts | 461 yd |
| The Gym (Nottingham Sherwood) MANSFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| Haywood School (Closed) Edwards Lane | 733 yd | |
| Basford Mill Cricket Club VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Hmp Nottingham PERRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 859 yd |
| Thackerays Lane Thackerys Lane | grass pitches | 922 yd |
| Woodthorpe Grange WOODTHORPE GRANGE WOODTHORPE GRANGE WOODTHORPE DRIVE | golf, grass pitches | 1,046 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 | 160.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.