Woodthorpe Gardens is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG5 4ED is located in the Mapperley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodthorpe Gardens, Nottingham, NG5 4ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 4HD, NG5 4HE, NG5 4EN, NG5 4EQ, NG5 4EB, NG5 4EF, NG5 4HB, NG5 4GY, NG5 4EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG5 4ED has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 50.5% | 49.6% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.4% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 32% | 37.1% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.9% | 48.7% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 6.3% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 5.4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) 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 | 49.5% | 45% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 40.5% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 6.9% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 11.5% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
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 53.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 10.6% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 6.6% | 0.7% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 11.1% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 13.3% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.6% | 53.1% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 19.3% |
| Other | 7.2% | 1.3% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85.7% | 85.1% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 3.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 93.7% | 91.3% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 91.6% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 7.6% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.8% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.3% | 37.2% | 18.1% |
| Christian | 34% | 46.2% | -12.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodthorpe Gardens was 31.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.4% lower than the Mapperley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodthorpe Gardens has the 16th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Mapperley and the 143rd lowest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Woodthorpe Gardens, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-08-01 | £245,000 |
| 27 Woodthorpe Gardens, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £418,000 | 2023-07-07 | £409,665 |
| 24 Woodthorpe Gardens, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-07-14 | £237,261 |
| 29 Woodthorpe Gardens, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2020-12-11 | £438,205 |
| 18 Woodthorpe Gardens, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2019-09-27 | £224,116 |
NG5 4ED area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NG5 4ED 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,732 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School Querneby Road , Mapperley NG3 5HS | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arno Vale Junior School Saville Road , Woodthorpe NG5 4JF | 3out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold Somersby Road , Woodthorpe NG5 4LT | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodthorpe Infant School Arno Vale Road , Woodthorpe NG5 4JG | 4out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School Central Avenue , Mapperley NG3 5LD | 3out of 4 | 1,310 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 | 910 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | 2out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Free School The Courtaulds Building , 290 Haydn Road NG5 1EB | 3out of 4 | 2,139 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Voluntary Academy Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,375 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Academy Coningswath Road , Carlton NG4 3SH | 3out of 4 | 2,394 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 | 3,969 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 | 3,809 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 | 1,383 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Digby School 61 Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DS | 3out of 4 | 1,912 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorneywood Education Base The Wells Road , NG3 3AL | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 2,122 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| FUEL Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX | - not rated | 2,249 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Culture | Woodthorpe Grange, Woodthorpe Drive | 201 yd | |
| Tuk Tuk | 631-633 Woodborough Road | 347 yd | |
| The Cake Solution | The Cheesecake Shop, 157 Woodthorpe Drive | 530 yd | |
| Passage To India | 902 Woodborough Road, Mapperley | 584 yd | |
| Plains Fish Bar & Restaurant | 916 Woodborough Road, Mapperley | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodthorpe Top | Woodthorpe Top, 151A Woodthorpe Drive | 414 yd | |
| Plainsman | The Plainsman, 149 Woodthorpe Drive | 414 yd | |
| The Bread And Bitter | Bread And Bitter Public House, Woodthorpe Drive | 414 yd | |
| Steves Bar | 910 Woodborough Road, Mapperley | 610 yd | |
| The Blues Dawg | 960 Woodborough Road, Mapperley | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome | 627 Woodborough Road | 347 yd | |
| KFC Nottingham Mapperley Drive Thru | 701 Woodborough Road | 347 yd | |
| Mumbai Spice and The Dessert Co | 698 Woodborough Road | 438 yd | |
| Peking House | 9 Plains Road, Woodthorpe | 542 yd | |
| TOKYGO | 884A Woodborough Road, Mapperley | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 601 Woodborough Road | 360 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local Breckhill, 5 Plains Road | 544 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | Co-op, 938-942 Woodborough Road | 713 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, 712 - 716 Mansfield Road | 879 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 229 Ransom Road | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodthorpe Grange WOODTHORPE GRANGE WOODTHORPE GRANGE WOODTHORPE DRIVE | golf, grass pitches | 198 yd |
| Breck Hill Recreation Ground Maitland Road | grass pitches | 199 yd |
| Elliot Durham Swimming Pool (Closed) Ransom Drive | swimming pool | 830 yd |
| Nottingham Academy (Ransom Road Site) RANSOM DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 866 yd |
| Mapperley Sports Village RANSOM DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 866 yd |
| Woodthorpe Tennis Club Albemarle Road | tennis courts | 928 yd |
| The Gym (Nottingham Sherwood) MANSFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,014 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 | 192.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.