Elmswood Gardens is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG5 4AZ 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 Elmswood Gardens, Nottingham, NG5 4AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 4AX, NG5 4BA, NG5 3BB, NG5 3FU, NG5 4AY, NG5 4AW, NG5 3AZ, NG5 3BD, NG5 4AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG5 4AZ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.2% of the population 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 | 59.2% | 57.2% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 6.2% |
| Male | 40.8% | 42.8% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -6.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.6% | 22.8% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 43.7% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 4% | 9.8% | 5.8% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 30.8% | 20.5% | -10.3% | 6.1% | 14.4% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 30.3% | 33.1% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -15.3% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 34.5% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 28.2% | 18.9% | -9.3% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 12.4% | 6.3% | 4.0% | 8.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
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 44.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.2% | 12.3% | -14.9% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 11.9% | 4.7% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 10.7% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 11.5% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 38% | 44.4% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 10.6% |
| Other | 4.8% | 5.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 91.3% | 89.9% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 90.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 90.2% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 0.4% | -7.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elmswood Gardens was 25.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.8% lower than the Mapperley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Elmswood Gardens has the 13th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Mapperley and the 95th lowest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Elmswood Gardens, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £413,000 | 2023-08-25 | £412,179 |
| 106 Elmswood Gardens, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2021-06-21 | £346,125 |
| 98 Elmswood Gardens, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2020-08-28 | £349,652 |
| 100 Elmswood Gardens, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2017-10-20 | £346,207 |
| 102 Elmswood Gardens, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2014-10-01 | £351,229 |
NG5 4AZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NG5 4AZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 53% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 135 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 2,981 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 3,475 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 | 4,225 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 4,356 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 | - not rated | 737 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seely Junior School Perry Road , Sherwood NG5 3AE | - not rated | 769 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seely Primary School Perry Road , Sherwood NG5 3AE | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seely Infant and Nursery School Perry Road , Sherwood NG5 3AE | - not rated | 769 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School Querneby Road , Mapperley NG3 5HS | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elliott Durham School Ransom Drive , Mapperley NG3 5LR | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | 2out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood School Edwards Lane , Sherwood NG5 3HZ | - not rated | 1,390 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Free School The Courtaulds Building , 290 Haydn Road NG5 1EB | 3out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Pelham Avenue , NG5 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,050 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,294 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold and Carlton College Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR | - not rated | 2,702 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 3,794 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 4,086 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 4,183 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 | 4,064 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 | 346 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Home Education PRU Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE | - not rated | 732 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham HOPE Academy Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE | 3out of 4 | 732 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coteswood House School 19 Thackerays Lane , Woodthorpe NG5 4HT | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Include C/O Severn Trent Water , Hucknall Road NG5 1FH | - not rated | 1,349 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchid Cafe | 676 Mansfield Road | 281 yd | |
| Cafe Cchino | 652 Mansfield Road | 335 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2, 712 - 716 Mansfield Road | 342 yd | |
| Sherwood Community Centre Cafe | Sherwood Community Centre, Woodthorpe House, Mansfield Road | 348 yd | |
| Chick | 634 Mansfield Road | 375 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenkins | 662 Mansfield Road | 316 yd | |
| Sherwood Manor | Sherwood Manor, 639 Mansfield Road | 332 yd | |
| The Crimson Tree | 621 Mansfield Road | 334 yd | |
| The Winchester | 1a Winchester Street | 413 yd | |
| The Samuel Hall | The Samuel Hall, Mansfield Road | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl House | 2-2a Hall Street | 255 yd | |
| Corner Stone Pizza | 618 Mansfield Road | 368 yd | |
| Nibbles | 622 Mansfield Road | 368 yd | |
| Masala | 638 Mansfield Road | 368 yd | |
| Rikshaw Urban Indian Kitchen | 615 Mansfield Road | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, 712 - 716 Mansfield Road | 342 yd | |
| Co-Op Food | 624 Mansfield Road | 368 yd | |
| Ozan International Food Centre | 586 Mansfield Road | 503 yd | |
| Sainsbury’s Supermarkets | 506 Mansfield Road | 716 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 601 Woodborough Road | 843 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Nottingham Sherwood) MANSFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 241 yd |
| Woodthorpe Grange WOODTHORPE GRANGE WOODTHORPE GRANGE WOODTHORPE DRIVE | golf, grass pitches | 603 yd |
| Woodthorpe Tennis Club Albemarle Road | tennis courts | 647 yd |
| Breck Hill Recreation Ground Maitland Road | grass pitches | 938 yd |
| Valley Road Tennis Courts VALLEY ROAD | tennis courts | 973 yd |
| Hmp Nottingham PERRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,065 yd |
| Elliot Durham Swimming Pool (Closed) Ransom Drive | swimming pool | 1,083 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 301.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.