Litton Close is in Woodthorpe, Nottingham and in Gedling district. NG5 4GL is located in the Woodthorpe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gedling. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Litton Close, Woodthorpe, Nottingham, NG5 4GL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 4FY, NG5 4GP, NG5 4GA, NG5 4FZ, NG5 4FX, NG5 4JT, NG5 4GB, NG5 4JW, NG5 4HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG5 4GL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 50.3% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 46.2% | 49.7% | 3.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31% | 30.5% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 50.9% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 7.3% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 7.7% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 50.8% | 59.9% | 9.1% | 48.4% | 11.5% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 26.9% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 9.2% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 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.
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 52.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 10.5% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 6.8% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 12.8% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 13.7% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.9% | 52.5% | 12.6% | 33.8% | 18.7% |
| Other | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 0.3% | -3.6% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 6.2% | 7.7% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 82% | 77.9% | -4.1% | 81.4% | -3.5% |
| Other | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 90.8% | 91.5% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 2% | -3.2% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.8% | 91.5% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 0% | -8.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 10.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Litton Close was 93.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.4% lower than the Ernehale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Litton Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Ernehale and the 70th highest crime rate of 388 local areas in Gedling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Litton Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-03-25 | £294,576 |
| 3 Litton Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2005-10-18 | £417,332 |
| 2 Litton Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2001-06-29 | £557,455 |
| 1 Litton Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2000-04-28 | £562,297 |
NG5 4GL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 4GL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 3,889 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 4,122 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 | 5,160 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 5,291 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arno Vale Junior School Saville Road , Woodthorpe NG5 4JF | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arno Vale Junior School Saville Road , Woodthorpe NG5 4JF | - not rated | 573 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodthorpe Infant School Arno Vale Road , Woodthorpe NG5 4JG | - not rated | 691 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold Somersby Road , Arnold NG5 4LT | - not rated | 829 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold Somersby Road , Woodthorpe NG5 4LT | - not rated | 829 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Hill School and Technology College Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood School Edwards Lane , Sherwood NG5 3HZ | - not rated | 1,418 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott Durham School Ransom Drive , Mapperley NG3 5LR | - not rated | 1,493 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold and Carlton College Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR | - not rated | 2,240 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 2,577 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 4,568 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 4,737 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 5,014 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 | 4,393 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coteswood House School 19 Thackerays Lane , Woodthorpe NG5 4HT | - not rated | 374 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ewing School Mansfield Road , Sherwood NG5 3FN | - not rated | 938 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Daybrook Learning Centre Sherbrook Road , Daybrook NG5 6AT | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Hurst School Mapperley Ltd 400 Westdale Lane , Mapperley NG3 6DG | - not rated | 1,452 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Home Education PRU Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE | - not rated | 1,471 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Culture | Woodthorpe Grange, Woodthorpe Drive | 571 yd | |
| Woodthorpe Tandoori | 774 Mansfield Road, Woodthorpe | 605 yd | |
| Starbucks | Starbucks Coffee, Unit 1 | 714 yd | |
| Denj Restaurant | 827-829 Mansfield Road | 738 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2, 712 - 716 Mansfield Road | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vale Hotel | Vale Hotel, Mansfield Road | 676 yd | |
| The Woodthorpe Top | Woodthorpe Top, 151A Woodthorpe Drive | 878 yd | |
| Plainsman | The Plainsman, 149 Woodthorpe Drive | 878 yd | |
| The Bread And Bitter | Bread And Bitter Public House, Woodthorpe Drive | 878 yd | |
| Steves Bar | 910 Woodborough Road, Mapperley | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wandering Dragon | 772 Mansfield Road, Woodthorpe | 605 yd | |
| Jerk Kitchen | 776 Mansfield Road, Woodthorpe | 605 yd | |
| Cucina Pizza | 35C Nottingham Road, Daybrook | 963 yd | |
| Peking House | 9 Plains Road, Woodthorpe | 992 yd | |
| Welcome | 627 Woodborough Road | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, 712 - 716 Mansfield Road | 768 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local Breckhill, 5 Plains Road | 993 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 601 Woodborough Road | 1,031 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | Co-op, 938-942 Woodborough Road | 1,049 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodthorpe Tennis Club Albemarle Road | tennis courts | 558 yd |
| Woodthorpe Grange WOODTHORPE GRANGE WOODTHORPE GRANGE WOODTHORPE DRIVE | golf, grass pitches | 579 yd |
| Breck Hill Recreation Ground Maitland Road | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| Thackerays Lane Thackerys Lane | grass pitches | 633 yd |
| Good Shepherd Primary Catholic Academy SOMERSBY ROAD | grass pitches | 818 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.