Dornoch Avenue is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG5 4DP 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 Dornoch Avenue, Nottingham, NG5 4DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 4DQ, NG5 4DG, NG5 4DF, NG5 4DL, NG5 4DR, NG5 4DN, NG5 4AJ, NG5 4AL, NG5 4BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG5 4DP is primarily male, with 54.6% of the population 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 | 48.7% | 45.4% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -5.6% |
| Male | 51.3% | 54.6% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 5.6% |
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 4DP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.5% 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 | 56.3% | 57.5% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 19.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.1% | 26.8% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -17.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 10.6% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.3% | 52.9% | 7.6% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 33% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 12.1% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around NG5 4DP this area, 6.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 53.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.9% | 6.7% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 5.5% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 10.2% | 1.9% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 20.8% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.5% | 53.3% | -2.2% | 33.8% | 19.5% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 88.8% | 82.4% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 87.9% 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% | 87.9% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 7.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 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 | 86.1% | 87% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.5% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 0.6% | -7.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.7% | 37.2% | 22.5% |
| Christian | 26.3% | 46.2% | -19.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dornoch Avenue was 35.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.1% lower than the Mapperley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dornoch Avenue has the 18th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Mapperley and the 163rd lowest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dornoch Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-07-26 | £200,794 |
| 60 Dornoch Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2024-04-24 | £220,309 |
| 32 Dornoch Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2023-09-29 | £231,022 |
| 50 Dornoch Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2023-03-29 | £196,262 |
| 56 Dornoch Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-02-03 | £212,943 |
The percentage of student residents living in NG5 4DP 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 | 117 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Education | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 3,770 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 | 4out of 4 | 353 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seely Primary School Perry Road , Sherwood NG5 3AE | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School Querneby Road , Mapperley NG3 5HS | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrington Primary and Nursery School Jenner Street , Carrington NG5 2BF | 3out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont Primary and Nursery School Claremont Road , NG5 1BH | 3out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Free School The Courtaulds Building , 290 Haydn Road NG5 1EB | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Djanogly City Academy Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham Road NG7 6ND | 3out of 4 | 2,244 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | 2out of 4 | 2,781 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Academy Coningswath Road , Carlton NG4 3SH | 3out of 4 | 3,049 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,379 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 | 3,874 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 | 715 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| FUEL Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamia Al-Hudaa Residential College Forest House , Berkeley Avenue NG3 5TT | - not rated | 1,613 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 1,954 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollygirt School Elm Avenue , NG3 4GF | - not rated | 2,006 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pillar Box | 566 Mansfield Road | 310 yd | |
| La Capanna | 596-598 Mansfield Road | 310 yd | |
| Ania Polish Restaurant | 558 Mansfield Road | 310 yd | |
| A & W's Caribbean & English Restaurant and Cafe | 580 Mansfield Road | 310 yd | |
| Chick | 634 Mansfield Road | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Winchester | 1a Winchester Street | 321 yd | |
| Robin Hood Public House | 540 Mansfield Road | 352 yd | |
| The Sherwood | Sherwood Inn, 548 Mansfield Road | 352 yd | |
| The Crafty Teller | Crafty Teller, 532 Mansfield Road | 358 yd | |
| The Samuel Hall | The Samuel Hall, Mansfield Road | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelos Chippery | 584 Mansfield Road | 310 yd | |
| Pizza Roma | 560 Mansfield Road | 310 yd | |
| Chopstix | 604 Mansfield Road | 310 yd | |
| Perigo | 546 Mansfield Road | 341 yd | |
| C&D Picioca Shawama & Grill | 542-544 Mansfield Road | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozan International Food Centre | 586 Mansfield Road | 310 yd | |
| Co-Op Food | 624 Mansfield Road | 359 yd | |
| Sainsbury’s Supermarkets | 506 Mansfield Road | 389 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 229 Ransom Road | 761 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, 712 - 716 Mansfield Road | 785 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Nottingham Sherwood) MANSFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 440 yd |
| Carrington Sports Ground CARRINGTON SPORTS GROUND CARRINGTON SPORTS GROUND MANSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Woodthorpe Grange WOODTHORPE GRANGE WOODTHORPE GRANGE WOODTHORPE DRIVE | golf, grass pitches | 903 yd |
| Elliot Durham Swimming Pool (Closed) Ransom Drive | swimming pool | 920 yd |
| Nottingham Academy (Ransom Road Site) RANSOM DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Mapperley Sports Village RANSOM DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 946 yd |
| Coppice Park RANSOM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,007 yd |
| Hmp Nottingham PERRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,078 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.