Shenfield Gardens, Nottingham, NG5 5BH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG5 5BH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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	51.7%	48.3%	-3.4%	51.0%	-2.7%
Male	48.3%	51.7%	3.4%	49.0%	2.7%

Partnership Status

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	29%	33.3%	4.3%	37.9%	-4.6%
Married: Opposite sex	50.7%	49.1%	-1.6%	44.2%	4.9%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	0.9%	1.3%	0.4%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	6.8%	7%	0.2%	9.1%	-2.1%
Widowed	12.7%	8.3%	-4.4%	6.1%	2.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	46.4%	43.6%	-2.8%	48.4%	-4.8%
Good health	37.2%	37.5%	0.3%	33.6%	3.9%
Fair health	11.5%	13.9%	2.4%	12.7%	1.2%
Bad health	3.8%	3.5%	-0.3%	4.0%	-0.5%
Very bad health	1.1%	1.5%	0.4%	1.2%	0.3%

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	29%	20.6%	-8.4%	18.2%	2.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.3%	13.6%	2.3%	9.6%	4.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.7%	13.2%	-3.5%	13.4%	-0.2%
Apprenticeship	5%	6.6%	1.6%	5.3%	1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.4%	17.5%	7.1%	16.9%	0.6%
Degree or Similar	22.2%	24.6%	2.4%	33.8%	-9.2%
Other	5.4%	3.9%	-1.5%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	1.9%	4.2%	2.3%	3.1%	1.1%
Pakistani	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.3%
Other Asian	0%	1.9%	1.9%	1.6%	0.3%
Black African	0%	1.5%	1.5%	2.5%	-1.0%
Black Caribbean	1.9%	4.2%	2.3%	1.0%	3.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	4.6%	0%	-4.6%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.3%	1.9%	-0.4%	0.9%	1.0%
Mixed Other	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.8%	0.7%
White	87.7%	82.7%	-5.0%	81.4%	1.3%
Other	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.6%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.4% 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	92.3%	90.4%	-1.9%	83.2%	7.2%
European Union	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%	6.1%	-4.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	3.1%	1.2%	-1.9%	2.7%	-1.5%
Middle East and Asia	1.9%	5%	3.1%	5.6%	-0.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.3%	90%	-2.3%	83.2%	6.8%
10+ Years	0.8%	8%	7.2%	9.8%	-1.8%
5-10 Years	0.8%	1.9%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.0%
2-5 Years	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.4%	0%	-3.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85%	76.7%	8.3%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Lithuania	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
Turkey	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
No passport held	11.9%	13.5%	-1.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.5%	37.2%	9.3%
Christian	40.8%	46.2%	-5.4%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Hindu	1.5%	1.7%	-0.2%
Muslim	1.9%	6.5%	-4.6%
Sikh	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Not answered	7.3%	6.0%	1.3%

Safety

Is Shenfield Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shenfield Gardens was 68.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.8% lower than the Bulwell Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Shenfield Gardens has the 20th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Bulwell Forest and the 352nd lowest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,100

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in NG5 5BH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (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 - 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) - 6/10 (average )
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) - 3/10 (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 Shenfield Gardens are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Nottingham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Shenfield Gardens, Nottingham, NG5 5BH

Estimated Average Property Prices for NG5 5BH

Average Price
£274,345

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£274,345

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Shenfield Gardens

Average Price
£268,944

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£268,944

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Shenfield GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Shenfield Gardens, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2025-02-28	£255,638
21 Shenfield Gardens, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2023-09-29	£283,845
17 Shenfield Gardens, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2022-07-25	£285,872
11 Shenfield Gardens, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building	£320,151	2022-03-01	£344,320
6 Shenfield Gardens, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2021-10-26	£279,448

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NG5 5BH

Employment

NG5 5BH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 5BH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	81
Retired	71
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	15
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	5
Looking after home or family	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Human health and social work activities	20
Manufacturing	13
Construction	13
Education	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Other	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Information and communication	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	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	369 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Springfield Academy Lawton Drive , Bulwell Hall Estate NG6 8BL	2out of 4	569 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rise Park Primary and Nursery School Bestwood Park Drive West , Rise Park NG5 5EL	3out of 4	938 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery School Ragdale Road , Bulwell NG6 8GQ	3out of 4	978 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westglade Primary School Syke Road , Top Valley NG5 9BG	3out of 4	1,027 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	745 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Bulwell Academy Hucknall Lane , NG6 8AQ	3out of 4	844 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Oakwood Academy Bewcastle Road , Warren Hill NG5 9PJ	2out of 4	1,968 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT	1out of 4	3,664 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Redhill Academy Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX	4out of 4	3,987 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN	- not rated	2,863 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Green Crescent School Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG	- not rated	2,895 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hospital and Home Education PRU Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE	2out of 4	3,970 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
FUEL Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX	- not rated	4,217 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Derrymount School Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN	3out of 4	4,313 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
McDonalds Restaurants	Springfield Retail Park, Hucknall Lane	690 yd
The Sandwich Bar	310 Hucknall Lane	725 yd
Tesco Family Dining Ltd (Tesco Customer cafe)	Tesco, Top Valley Way	986 yd
Subway	Unit 1, Top Valley Way	986 yd
Bulwell Forest Golf Club	Golf Pavilion, Hucknall Road	995 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bestwood Road Sports And Social Club	Sports And Social Club, 40 Bestwood Road	545 yd
The Newstead Abbey	Newstead Abbey Hotel, St Albans Road	762 yd
Tuck and Tanner	The Tuck And Tanner, 6 Top Valley Way	986 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino's Pizzas	219 Hucknall Lane	563 yd
Maggie's Sandwich Bar	235 Hucknall Lane	598 yd
Sea King Fish Bar	15 Bestwood Park Drive West	697 yd
Rise Park Cafe	11 Bestwood Park Drive West	697 yd
No 1 Cob Shop	28 Hucknall Lane	703 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Morrisons	2 Leen Drive	429 yd
Heron Foods	17 Bestwood Park Drive West	697 yd
Tesco Stores Ltd	Tesco, Top Valley Way	986 yd
Lidl UK	Jennison Street	1,036 yd
Tesco Stores Ltd	35 Jennison Street	1,036 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Stanstead Primary School STANSTEAD AVENUE	grass pitches	271 yd
Top Valley Academy (Closed) TOP VALLEY DRIVE	health and fitness suite	599 yd
Parkvale Academy TOP VALLEY DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	599 yd
Ken Martin Leisure Centre SHELL FOR KEN MARTIN SWIMMING POOL AND BUNGALOW SHELL FOR KEN MARTIN SWIMMING POOL AND BUNGALOW HUCKNALL LANE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	650 yd
The River Leen School (Closed) Hucknall Lane	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	867 yd
Westglade Primary School SYKE ROAD	grass pitches	915 yd
Bulwell Academy SQUIRES AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	934 yd
Bulwell Forest Golf Club THE CLUBHOUSE THE CLUBHOUSE HUCKNALL ROAD	golf	999 yd
Bulwell Forest BULWELL FOREST BULWELL FOREST HUCKNALL ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,007 yd
Cantrell Primary And Nursery School CANTRELL ROAD	grass pitches	1,068 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	109.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	29.97 Mbit/s

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