Abbotsbury Close is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG5 5BX 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 Abbotsbury Close, Nottingham, NG5 5BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 5BY, NG5 5AL, NG5 5BZ, NG5 5AN, NG5 5AF, NG5 5AH, NG5 5AP, NG5 5BQ, NG5 5BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG5 5BX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 51.8% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 45.8% | 48.2% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 28.8% | 31.3% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.5% | 43.3% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 12.4% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 10.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
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 | 27.5% | 31.1% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -17.3% |
| Good health | 41.5% | 40.5% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 6.9% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 19.8% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 7.1% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 5.9% | -3.0% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.7% | 21.8% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 13.4% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 11.9% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 6.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 19.3% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 22.3% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 5.8% | 4.5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 5.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 87.3% | 81.6% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 90.3% | 91.8% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.8% | 91% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 7.7% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbotsbury Close was 316.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 247.1% higher than the Bulwell Forest average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Abbotsbury Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Bulwell Forest and the 85th highest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 130.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 54.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Burnham Lodge Abbotsbury Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-05-24 | £101,512 |
| 11 Burnham Lodge Abbotsbury Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-02-21 | £82,966 |
| 9 Burnham Lodge Abbotsbury Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2021-12-10 | £112,252 |
| 10 Burnham Lodge Abbotsbury Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,500 | 2020-05-11 | £97,099 |
| 8 Burnham Lodge Abbotsbury Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2019-05-24 | £124,564 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NG5 5BX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 73 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 | 408 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Academy Lawton Drive , Bulwell Hall Estate NG6 8BL | 2out of 4 | 689 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 | 793 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westglade Primary School Syke Road , Top Valley NG5 9BG | 3out of 4 | 958 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery School Ragdale Road , Bulwell NG6 8GQ | 3out of 4 | 1,178 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 | 635 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulwell Academy Hucknall Lane , NG6 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oakwood Academy Bewcastle Road , Warren Hill NG5 9PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | 1out of 4 | 3,796 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill Academy Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX | 4out of 4 | 3,830 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,813 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Crescent School Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG | - not rated | 2,992 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Home Education PRU Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE | 2out of 4 | 3,959 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derrymount School Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN | 3out of 4 | 4,143 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| FUEL Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX | - not rated | 4,256 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 | 703 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants | Springfield Retail Park, Hucknall Lane | 889 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd (Tesco Customer cafe) | Tesco, Top Valley Way | 1,046 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 1, Top Valley Way | 1,046 yd | |
| The Old Forge Mill | Mill Lane | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bestwood Road Sports And Social Club | Sports And Social Club, 40 Bestwood Road | 743 yd | |
| The Newstead Abbey | Newstead Abbey Hotel, St Albans Road | 954 yd | |
| Tuck and Tanner | The Tuck And Tanner, 6 Top Valley Way | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea King Fish Bar | 15 Bestwood Park Drive West | 528 yd | |
| Rise Park Cafe | 11 Bestwood Park Drive West | 528 yd | |
| Maggie's Sandwich Bar | 235 Hucknall Lane | 694 yd | |
| Domino's Pizzas | 219 Hucknall Lane | 710 yd | |
| No 1 Cob Shop | 28 Hucknall Lane | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 17 Bestwood Park Drive West | 528 yd | |
| Morrisons | 2 Leen Drive | 619 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco, Top Valley Way | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanstead Primary School STANSTEAD AVENUE | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| Top Valley Academy (Closed) TOP VALLEY DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 470 yd |
| Parkvale Academy TOP VALLEY DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 470 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 | 831 yd |
| Westglade Primary School SYKE ROAD | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| The River Leen School (Closed) Hucknall Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,064 yd |
| Bulwell Forest Golf Club THE CLUBHOUSE THE CLUBHOUSE HUCKNALL ROAD | golf | 1,088 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 | 57.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.