Linby Close is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG5 3HS 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 Linby Close, Nottingham, NG5 3HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 3HN, NG5 3HR, NG5 3EZ, NG5 3HP, NG5 3EU, NG5 3FB, NG5 3EW, NG5 3FD, NG5 3HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG5 3HS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.7% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.3% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 3HS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49% 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 | 47.7% | 49% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 31.8% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -12.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 9.2% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 7.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 49.8% | 48.2% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 28.2% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 15.8% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 | 23.7% | 17% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 14.7% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 12.8% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 14.3% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 36.2% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 2.4% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.6% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 6.3% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.5% | 3.9% | -4.6% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 64.4% | 73.2% | 8.8% | 81.4% | -8.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 74.3% 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 | 81.2% | 74.3% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -8.9% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 14.8% | 10.2% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.6% | 73.7% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 18.6% | 17.7% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 4.2% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 0.9% | -4.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.5% | 2.7% | -9.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.4% | 76.7% | -8.3% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 6.7% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Linby Close was 31.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.6% lower than the Sherwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Linby Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Sherwood and the 129th lowest crime rate of 934 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Linby Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2018-09-04 | £202,017 |
| 10 Linby Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,600 | 2018-05-25 | £218,294 |
| 12A Linby Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2017-11-17 | £75,274 |
| 2 Linby Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2016-05-20 | £208,693 |
| 16 Linby Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2016-02-19 | £182,378 |
NG5 3HS 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 3,652 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 4,311 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 | 4,741 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 4,834 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alban's Infant and Nursery School Sherbrook Road , Daybrook NG5 6AT | - not rated | 837 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seely Junior School Perry Road , Sherwood NG5 3AE | - not rated | 856 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seely Primary School Perry Road , Sherwood NG5 3AE | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seely Infant and Nursery School Perry Road , Sherwood NG5 3AE | - not rated | 856 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burford Primary and Nursery School Oxclose Lane , Arnold NG5 6FX | - not rated | 935 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 | 613 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Free School The Courtaulds Building , 290 Haydn Road NG5 1EB | 3out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott Durham School Ransom Drive , Mapperley NG3 5LR | - not rated | 1,870 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | 2out of 4 | 1,909 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill School and Technology College Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | - not rated | 2,071 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 | 1,724 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold and Carlton College Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR | - not rated | 3,081 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 3,907 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 4,594 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 4,943 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 | 4,872 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 | 535 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coteswood House School 19 Thackerays Lane , Woodthorpe NG5 4HT | - not rated | 723 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Daybrook Learning Centre Sherbrook Road , Daybrook NG5 6AT | - not rated | 837 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , NG5 6EQ | - not rated | 838 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hospital and Home Education PRU Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE | - not rated | 857 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodthorpe Tandoori | 774 Mansfield Road, Woodthorpe | 405 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2, 712 - 716 Mansfield Road | 503 yd | |
| Denj Restaurant | 827-829 Mansfield Road | 524 yd | |
| Sherwood Community Centre Cafe | Sherwood Community Centre, Woodthorpe House, Mansfield Road | 533 yd | |
| Starbucks | Starbucks Coffee, Unit 1 | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vale Hotel | Vale Hotel, Mansfield Road | 531 yd | |
| Sherwood Manor | Sherwood Manor, 639 Mansfield Road | 875 yd | |
| The Crimson Tree | 621 Mansfield Road | 882 yd | |
| Jenkins | 662 Mansfield Road | 914 yd | |
| The Winchester | 1a Winchester Street | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wandering Dragon | 772 Mansfield Road, Woodthorpe | 405 yd | |
| Jerk Kitchen | 776 Mansfield Road, Woodthorpe | 405 yd | |
| Marks Munchies | Unit 2, Daybrook Business Centre | 839 yd | |
| Pearl House | 2-2a Hall Street | 908 yd | |
| Rikshaw Urban Indian Kitchen | 615 Mansfield Road | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, 712 - 716 Mansfield Road | 503 yd | |
| Co-Op Food | 624 Mansfield Road | 974 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Oxclose Lane, Arnold | 991 yd | |
| Aldi | 97 Mansfield Road, Daybrook | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodthorpe Tennis Club Albemarle Road | tennis courts | 341 yd |
| Haywood School (Closed) Edwards Lane | 617 yd | |
| Valley Road Tennis Courts VALLEY ROAD | tennis courts | 654 yd |
| Thackerays Lane Thackerys Lane | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| The Gym (Nottingham Sherwood) MANSFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 832 yd |
| Basford Mill Cricket Club VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 915 yd |
| Daytona Salon (Closed) Mansfield Road | health and fitness suite | 1,065 yd |
| Woodthorpe Grange WOODTHORPE GRANGE WOODTHORPE GRANGE WOODTHORPE DRIVE | golf, grass pitches | 1,072 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 | 98 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.