Grafton Avenue, Woodthorpe, Nottingham, NG5 4GD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG5 4GD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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	52.6%	47.5%	-5.1%	51.0%	-3.5%
Male	47.4%	52.5%	5.1%	49.0%	3.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of NG5 4GD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	27.6%	31.1%	3.5%	37.9%	-6.8%
Married: Opposite sex	47.2%	53.4%	6.2%	44.2%	9.2%
Separated	3.7%	0.5%	-3.2%	2.2%	-1.7%
Divorced	8.9%	8.3%	-0.6%	9.1%	-0.8%
Widowed	12.6%	6.8%	-5.8%	6.1%	0.7%

Health

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 (86.9%) 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	47%	54.7%	7.7%	48.4%	6.3%
Good health	36%	32.2%	-3.8%	33.6%	-1.4%
Fair health	13.4%	9.4%	-4.0%	12.7%	-3.3%
Bad health	3.2%	2.9%	-0.3%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	1.2%	-0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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 4GD this area, 7.8% 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 53.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.2%	7.8%	-11.4%	18.2%	-10.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	4.7%	7.4%	2.7%	9.6%	-2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.2%	10.3%	-8.9%	13.4%	-3.1%
Apprenticeship	2.3%	3.9%	1.6%	5.3%	-1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.3%	16.7%	6.4%	16.9%	-0.2%
Degree or Similar	43.5%	53.4%	9.9%	33.8%	19.6%
Other	0.9%	0.5%	-0.4%	2.8%	-2.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0%	2.4%	2.4%	3.1%	-0.7%
Pakistani	0%	2.4%	2.4%	2.7%	-0.3%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	1.6%	1.2%	-0.4%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.4%	0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	96.8%	91.1%	-5.7%	81.4%	9.7%
Other	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.2% 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	95.5%	92.2%	-3.3%	83.2%	9.0%
European Union	2%	2%	0.0%	6.1%	-4.1%
Africa	1.2%	2%	0.8%	2.7%	-0.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	2.9%	1.7%	5.6%	-2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.1%	92.2%	-2.9%	83.2%	9.0%
10+ Years	0%	5.3%	5.3%	9.8%	-4.5%
5-10 Years	0%	2%	2.0%	2.9%	-0.9%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	4.9%	0%	-4.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84%	76.7%	7.3%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
France	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Poland	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Southern Asia	2%	1.2%	0.8%
No passport held	10.7%	13.5%	-2.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	50%	37.2%	12.8%
Christian	41.8%	46.2%	-4.4%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Hindu	1.2%	1.7%	-0.5%
Muslim	0.8%	6.5%	-5.7%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Grafton Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grafton Avenue was 11.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.8% lower than the Ernehale average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Grafton Avenue has the 12th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Ernehale and the 48th lowest crime rate of 385 local areas in Gedling .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£51,900

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in NG5 4GD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Grafton Avenue are based on 33 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Gedling.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Grafton Avenue, Woodthorpe, Nottingham, NG5 4GD

Estimated Average Property Prices for NG5 4GD

Average Price
£306,898

Semi-Detached
£292,048

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£466,226

Flats/Maisonettes
£143,964

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Grafton Avenue

Average Price
£306,576

Semi-Detached
£308,466

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£460,468

Flats/Maisonettes
£146,069

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Grafton AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Grafton Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2025-03-31	£260,000
10 Grafton Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2025-01-24	£343,600
3 Grafton Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2024-09-12	£252,453
18 Grafton Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2023-11-14	£329,548
4 Grafton Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2021-02-19	£309,917

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NG5 4GD

Employment

NG5 4GD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 4GD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	62
Full-Time Employee	60
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	22
Other	14
Student (economically inactive)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Looking after home or family	1

Employment Industry

Education	23
Human health and social work activities	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Other	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Manufacturing	9
Construction	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Transport and storage	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	3
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	5,090 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Arno Vale Junior School Saville Road , Woodthorpe NG5 4JF	3out of 4	688 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodthorpe Infant School Arno Vale Road , Woodthorpe NG5 4JG	4out of 4	830 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold Somersby Road , Woodthorpe NG5 4LT	3out of 4	1,094 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Burford Primary and Nursery School Oxclose Lane , Arnold NG5 6FX	3out of 4	1,195 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Seely Primary School Perry Road , Sherwood NG5 3AE	3out of 4	1,294 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ	2out of 4	1,559 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR	- not rated	1,737 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Christ The King Voluntary Academy Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ	3out of 4	2,108 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Redhill Academy Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX	4out of 4	2,173 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Nottingham Free School The Courtaulds Building , 290 Haydn Road NG5 1EB	3out of 4	2,195 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG	- not rated	4,674 yd	Further education	Yes	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Nottingham Academy Greenwood Road , NG3 7EB	3out of 4	4,657 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,282 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN	- not rated	1,434 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
FUEL Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX	- not rated	2,338 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Carlton Digby School 61 Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DS	3out of 4	2,449 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Derrymount School Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN	3out of 4	2,712 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Woodthorpe Tandoori	774 Mansfield Road, Woodthorpe	380 yd
Starbucks	Starbucks Coffee, Unit 1	515 yd
Denj Restaurant	827-829 Mansfield Road	521 yd
Subway	Unit 2, 712 - 716 Mansfield Road	681 yd
Bean Culture	Woodthorpe Grange, Woodthorpe Drive	706 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Vale Hotel	Vale Hotel, Mansfield Road	461 yd
The Abdication Micro Pub	89 Mansfield Road, Daybrook	989 yd
Coopers Brook	The Old Spot, Mansfield Road	989 yd
The Woodthorpe Top	Woodthorpe Top, 151A Woodthorpe Drive	1,093 yd
Plainsman	The Plainsman, 149 Woodthorpe Drive	1,093 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wandering Dragon	772 Mansfield Road, Woodthorpe	380 yd
Jerk Kitchen	776 Mansfield Road, Woodthorpe	380 yd
Cucina Pizza	35C Nottingham Road, Daybrook	808 yd
Marks Munchies	Unit 2, Daybrook Business Centre	901 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Unit 1, 712 - 716 Mansfield Road		681 yd
Aldi	97 Mansfield Road, Daybrook		989 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Woodthorpe Tennis Club Albemarle Road	tennis courts	402 yd
Thackerays Lane Thackerys Lane	grass pitches	440 yd
Woodthorpe Grange WOODTHORPE GRANGE WOODTHORPE GRANGE WOODTHORPE DRIVE	golf, grass pitches	713 yd
Breck Hill Recreation Ground Maitland Road	grass pitches	813 yd
Good Shepherd Primary Catholic Academy SOMERSBY ROAD	grass pitches	961 yd
Daytona Salon (Closed) Mansfield Road	health and fitness suite	980 yd
Nottingham Road Recreation Ground Nottingham Road	grass pitches	1,043 yd
The Gym (Nottingham Sherwood) MANSFIELD ROAD	health and fitness suite	1,074 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	90 Mbit/s
Average download speed	209.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	22.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.