Hills Road is in Woodthorpe, Nottingham and in Gedling district. NG5 4GX is located in the Woodthorpe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gedling. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hills Road, Woodthorpe, Nottingham, NG5 4GX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 4GU, NG5 4GY, NG5 4GT, NG5 4GW, NG5 4GJ, NG5 4EQ, NG5 4GR, NG5 4GZ, NG5 4GG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG5 4GX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51.4% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 51.2% | 48.6% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 26% | 36.2% | 10.2% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.7% | 48.7% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 8.6% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 3.6% | -7.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (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 | 57.2% | 56.6% | -0.6% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 30.3% | 2.8% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 11.3% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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 4GX this area, 7.5% 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 58.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.9% | 7.5% | -9.4% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.4% | 3.2% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 8.6% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 17.2% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 50% | 58.8% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 25.0% |
| Other | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.4% | 1.1% | -3.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 91.6% | 89.9% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 93.5% | 91.1% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 90.9% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0.3% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94% | 76.7% | 17.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.2% | 37.2% | 16.0% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hills Road was 33.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.0% lower than the Ernehale average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hills Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Ernehale and the 160th lowest crime rate of 385 local areas in Gedling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.3%.

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 Hills Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2023-06-08 | £372,143 |
| 9 Hills Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2023-03-28 | £658,435 |
| 5 Hills Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2022-11-25 | £607,141 |
| 5 Hills Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2020-02-26 | £570,587 |
| 3 Hills Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2019-12-06 | £422,248 |
NG5 4GX 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Education | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4,978 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 | 836 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School Querneby Road , Mapperley NG3 5HS | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold Somersby Road , Woodthorpe NG5 4LT | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodthorpe Infant School Arno Vale Road , Woodthorpe NG5 4JG | 4out of 4 | 928 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School Central Avenue , Mapperley NG3 5LD | 3out of 4 | 1,212 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 | 1,210 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | 2out of 4 | 1,579 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Voluntary Academy Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,115 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Free School The Courtaulds Building , 290 Haydn Road NG5 1EB | 3out of 4 | 2,281 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Academy Coningswath Road , Carlton NG4 3SH | 3out of 4 | 2,523 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 | 4,274 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 | 4,071 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 | 1,451 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Digby School 61 Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DS | 3out of 4 | 1,928 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 1,986 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorneywood Education Base The Wells Road , NG3 3AL | - not rated | 2,229 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| FUEL Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX | - not rated | 2,404 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 | 310 yd | |
| Tuk Tuk | 631-633 Woodborough Road | 609 yd | |
| The Cake Solution | The Cheesecake Shop, 157 Woodthorpe Drive | 611 yd | |
| Birds The Confectioners | 19 Plains Road, Woodthorpe | 617 yd | |
| Nissi's American Diner | 21B Plains Road, Woodthorpe | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodthorpe Top | Woodthorpe Top, 151A Woodthorpe Drive | 489 yd | |
| Plainsman | The Plainsman, 149 Woodthorpe Drive | 489 yd | |
| The Bread And Bitter | Bread And Bitter Public House, Woodthorpe Drive | 489 yd | |
| Steves Bar | 910 Woodborough Road, Mapperley | 665 yd | |
| The Blues Dawg | 960 Woodborough Road, Mapperley | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome | 627 Woodborough Road | 609 yd | |
| KFC Nottingham Mapperley Drive Thru | 701 Woodborough Road | 609 yd | |
| Peking House | 9 Plains Road, Woodthorpe | 613 yd | |
| Burg Burger | 890 Woodborough Road, Mapperley | 648 yd | |
| TOKYGO | 884A Woodborough Road, Mapperley | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local Breckhill, 5 Plains Road | 614 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 601 Woodborough Road | 665 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | Co-op, 938-942 Woodborough Road | 712 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, 712 - 716 Mansfield Road | 869 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Breck Hill Recreation Ground Maitland Road | grass pitches | 206 yd |
| Woodthorpe Grange WOODTHORPE GRANGE WOODTHORPE GRANGE WOODTHORPE DRIVE | golf, grass pitches | 315 yd |
| Woodthorpe Tennis Club Albemarle Road | tennis courts | 805 yd |
| Good Shepherd Primary Catholic Academy SOMERSBY ROAD | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| Thackerays Lane Thackerys Lane | grass pitches | 1,036 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 | 183.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.