Brownlow Drive is in Rise Park, Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG5 5BE is located in the Bulwell Forest electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brownlow Drive, Rise Park, Nottingham, NG5 5BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 5BG, NG5 5BA, NG5 5AT, NG5 5AZ, NG5 5BB, NG5 5DG, NG5 5BD, NG5 5DH, NG5 5AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG5 5BE 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 | 49.8% | 51.4% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.6% | -1.6% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of NG5 5BE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% 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 | 22.7% | 25.7% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -12.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.1% | 51.9% | -12.2% | 44.2% | 7.7% |
| Separated | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 11% | 5.4% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 9.7% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.9% | 37.5% | -9.4% | 48.4% | -10.9% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 40.3% | 6.9% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 15.9% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.5% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 | 23.9% | 21.8% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 10.1% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 13.4% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.9% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 18.5% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 27.3% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 9.8% | 13.9% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 10.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 0.7% | -3.6% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 76.7% | 73.3% | -3.4% | 81.4% | -8.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 86.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 86.7% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 6.8% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 86.4% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 10% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 0% | -7.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brownlow Drive was 6.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.6% lower than the Bulwell Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brownlow Drive has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Bulwell Forest and the 13th lowest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94 Brownlow Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2008-08-22 | £230,355 |
| 98 Brownlow Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £69,500 | 2001-06-25 | £237,538 |
NG5 5BE 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 5BE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 86 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanstead Nursery and Primary School Stanstead Avenue , Rise Park NG5 5BL | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Park Primary and Nursery School Bestwood Park Drive West , Rise Park NG5 5EL | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Academy Lawton Drive , Bulwell Hall Estate NG6 8BL | 2out of 4 | 871 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westglade Primary School Syke Road , Top Valley NG5 9BG | 3out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Primary Academy Bewcastle Road , Top Valley NG5 9PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Vale Academy Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | 1out of 4 | 775 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulwell Academy Hucknall Lane , NG6 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oakwood Academy Bewcastle Road , Warren Hill NG5 9PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,545 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill Academy Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX | 4out of 4 | 3,712 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holgate Academy Hillcrest Drive , Hucknall NG15 6PX | 2out of 4 | 4,101 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 2,960 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Crescent School Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG | - not rated | 3,347 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derrymount School Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN | 3out of 4 | 3,977 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Home Education PRU Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE | 2out of 4 | 4,165 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| FUEL Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX | - not rated | 4,537 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandwich Bar | 310 Hucknall Lane | 617 yd | |
| The Old Forge Mill | Mill Lane | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea King Fish Bar | 15 Bestwood Park Drive West | 531 yd | |
| Rise Park Cafe | 11 Bestwood Park Drive West | 531 yd | |
| Maggie's Sandwich Bar | 235 Hucknall Lane | 835 yd | |
| Domino's Pizzas | 219 Hucknall Lane | 939 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 17 Bestwood Park Drive West | 531 yd | |
| Morrisons | 2 Leen Drive | 942 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Valley Academy (Closed) TOP VALLEY DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 611 yd |
| Parkvale Academy TOP VALLEY DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 611 yd |
| Stanstead Primary School STANSTEAD AVENUE | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Bestwood Miners Welfare Sports Ground Park Road | grass pitches | 1,047 yd |
| Westglade Primary School SYKE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,054 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.