Whitby Crescent, Woodthorpe, Nottingham, NG5 4LY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG5 4LY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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	51%	48.5%	-2.5%	51.0%	-2.5%
Male	49%	51.5%	2.5%	49.0%	2.5%

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 4LY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.9% 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	14.3%	20.5%	6.2%	37.9%	-17.4%
Married: Opposite sex	70.7%	66.9%	-3.8%	44.2%	22.7%
Separated	1.2%	1.8%	0.6%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	5.4%	4.3%	-1.1%	9.1%	-4.8%
Widowed	8.5%	6.5%	-2.0%	6.1%	0.4%

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 (86.1%) 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	42.3%	46.8%	4.5%	48.4%	-1.6%
Good health	37.9%	39.3%	1.4%	33.6%	5.7%
Fair health	15.8%	10.9%	-4.9%	12.7%	-1.8%
Bad health	3.7%	2.4%	-1.3%	4.0%	-1.6%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.7%	14%	-5.7%	18.2%	-4.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.4%	7.9%	-4.5%	9.6%	-1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.4%	14.3%	1.9%	13.4%	0.9%
Apprenticeship	6.2%	6.1%	-0.1%	5.3%	0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.7%	20.8%	8.1%	16.9%	3.9%
Degree or Similar	32%	33.7%	1.7%	33.8%	-0.1%
Other	4.6%	3.2%	-1.4%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% 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%	0.6%	0.6%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	0%	2.4%	2.4%	3.1%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	1.7%	2.4%	0.7%	1.0%	1.4%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.8%	0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.9%	0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	98%	90%	-8.0%	81.4%	8.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.9% 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	96.3%	94.9%	-1.4%	83.2%	11.7%
European Union	2.7%	1.8%	-0.9%	6.1%	-4.3%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	2.4%	2.4%	5.6%	-3.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.4%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96%	94.6%	-1.4%	83.2%	11.4%
10+ Years	0.3%	4.8%	4.5%	9.8%	-5.0%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
Less than 2 years	3.7%	0.3%	-3.4%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.2%	76.7%	14.5%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	7.3%	13.5%	-6.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.2%	37.2%	6.0%
Christian	50.8%	46.2%	4.6%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Sikh	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Whitby Crescent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitby Crescent was 5.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.4% lower than the Ernehale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Whitby Crescent has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Ernehale and the 14th lowest crime rate of 385 local areas in Gedling .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.9%.

🔎 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 4LY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Whitby Crescent are based on 120 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 Whitby Crescent, Woodthorpe, Nottingham, NG5 4LY

Estimated Average Property Prices for NG5 4LY

Average Price
£324,990

Semi-Detached
£368,134

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£319,915

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Whitby Crescent

Average Price
£318,692

Semi-Detached
£350,132

Terraced
£343,101

Detached
£317,731

Flats/Maisonettes
£220,192

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Whitby CrescentStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Whitby Crescent, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2025-09-10	£360,000
10 Whitby Crescent, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£294,000	2023-11-20	£301,084
2 Whitby Crescent, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£345,000	2022-11-01	£350,498
42 Whitby Crescent, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2021-03-15	£294,000
22 Whitby Crescent, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2019-12-20	£226,667

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NG5 4LY

Employment

NG5 4LY 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NG5 4LY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	106
Full-Time Employee	82
Part-Time Employee	40
Self-Employed	24
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Student (economically inactive)	8
Looking after home or family	5
Other	4
Unemployed	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	19
Human health and social work activities	18
Education	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Construction	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Manufacturing	10
Administrative and support service activities	9
Other	6
Transport and storage	5
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold Somersby Road , Woodthorpe NG5 4LT	3out of 4	133 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ernehale Infant School Derwent Crescent , Gedling Road NG5 6TA	4out of 4	322 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ernehale Junior School Derwent Crescent , Gedling Road NG5 6TA	3out of 4	377 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodthorpe Infant School Arno Vale Road , Woodthorpe NG5 4JG	4out of 4	446 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Arno Vale Junior School Saville Road , Woodthorpe NG5 4JF	3out of 4	562 yd	Community school	No	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	572 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Christ The King Voluntary Academy Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ	3out of 4	1,077 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Redhill Academy Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX	4out of 4	2,038 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR	- not rated	2,048 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Carlton Academy Coningswath Road , Carlton NG4 3SH	3out of 4	2,533 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	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	5,171 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	4,539 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Carlton Digby School 61 Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DS	3out of 4	1,637 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hospital and Home Education PRU Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE	2out of 4	2,406 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Derrymount School Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN	3out of 4	2,413 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN	- not rated	2,505 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thorneywood Education Base The Wells Road , NG3 3AL	- not rated	2,826 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jeanie's Cafe Tea Room	75 Somersby Road, Woodthorpe	223 yd
Duffy's Cafe Tea Room Ltd	75 Somersby Road, Woodthorpe	236 yd
Kalimera	109 Plains Road, Woodthorpe	607 yd
Mapperley Golf Club Half Way House	Mapperley Golf Club, Central Avenue	678 yd
Nuffield Health	Nuffield Health Wellbeing Centre, Plains Road	721 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Treetops Public House	187 Plains Road, Woodthorpe	500 yd
Arrow	The Arrow, Gedling Road	525 yd
Mapperley Plains Rec. & Social Club	Mapperley Plains Social Club, Plains Road	721 yd
The Blues Dawg	960 Woodborough Road, Mapperley	923 yd
Major Oak	79 Rolleston Drive, Arnold	1,001 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino's Pizza	41E Plains Road, Woodthorpe	899 yd
Indigo - Indian Food To Go	459 Westdale Lane West, Mapperley	921 yd
Karikana	459 Westdale Lane West, Mapperley	921 yd
Sabzee	459 Westdale Lane West, Mapperley	980 yd
Pizza Exchange	68 Rolleston Drive, Arnold	1,068 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Morrisons	Post Mill Close, Wymondham		477 yd
The Co-operative Food	Co-op, 938-942 Woodborough Road		959 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Good Shepherd Primary Catholic Academy SOMERSBY ROAD	grass pitches	220 yd
Ernehale Junior School DERWENT CRESCENT	grass pitches	392 yd
Arnold Hill Academy GEDLING ROAD	grass pitches	579 yd
Mapperley Plains Sports And Social Club PLAINS ROAD	grass pitches	642 yd
Nuffield Health (Nottingham) PLAINS ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	673 yd
Playfootball Nottingham Arnold School and Technology College Arnold School and Technology College Gedling Road	artificial grass pitch	807 yd
Mapperley Golf Club Plains Road	golf	884 yd
Christ The King Catholic Voluntary Academy DARLTON DRIVE	grass pitches	1,045 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	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	171.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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