Andover Road is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG5 5FB is located in the Bestwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Andover Road, Nottingham, NG5 5FB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 5FF, NG5 1NF, NG5 5FL, NG5 5FH, NG5 5HA, NG5 1LP, NG5 1NH, NG5 1NG, NG5 5UU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG5 5FB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 59.2% | 55.4% | -3.8% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 40.8% | 44.6% | 3.8% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NG5 5FB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.9% | 50.7% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 23% | -15.5% | 44.2% | -21.2% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 13.4% | 7.3% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 10% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.8% | 33.1% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -15.3% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 36.2% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 20.6% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 7.9% |
| Bad health | 7% | 8.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 5FB this area, 36.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.5% | 36.1% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 17.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 11.1% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 11.5% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 7.7% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 14.9% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 18.3% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 7.4% | 0.5% | -6.9% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 10.7% | 8.2% | 2.5% | 8.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 85.6% | 75.1% | -10.5% | 81.4% | -6.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 81.9% 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 | 90.5% | 81.9% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| European Union | 2% | 5.8% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 3% | 6.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 82.2% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 11.6% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 0.4% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.5% | 76.7% | -17.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 32.4% | 13.5% | 18.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Andover Road was 64.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.7% lower than the Bestwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Andover Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Bestwood and the 313th lowest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Andover Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-04-17 | £153,274 |
| 61 Andover Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2025-01-22 | £35,587 |
| 73 Andover Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-08-22 | £171,667 |
| 51 Andover Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £163,750 | 2023-07-25 | £168,831 |
| 13 Andover Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-12-20 | £173,791 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 3,813 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 4,213 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB | - not rated | 4,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 5,269 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Whipple Infant and Nursery School Padstow Road , Bestwood Estate NG5 5GH | - not rated | 471 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Whipple Junior School Padstow Road , Bestwood Estate NG5 5GH | - not rated | 471 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Whipple Primary School Padstow Road , Bestwood NG5 5GH | 3out of 4 | 471 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Primary School Park Lane , Old Basford NG6 0DT | 3out of 4 | 741 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Primary School Bulwell Lane , Old Basford NG6 0BS | - not rated | 941 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padstow School Padstow Road , Bestwood Estate NG5 5GH | - not rated | 510 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Mellish Comprehensive School Highbury Road , Bulwell NG6 9DS | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood School Edwards Lane , Sherwood NG5 3HZ | - not rated | 1,576 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Free School The Courtaulds Building , 290 Haydn Road NG5 1EB | 3out of 4 | 1,752 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | - not rated | 1,978 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 501 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 2,004 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold and Carlton College Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR | - not rated | 5,096 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 5,194 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 5,291 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Hospital School School Office , City Hospital NG5 1PB | - not rated | 902 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Crescent School Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG | - not rated | 930 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , Bestwood NG5 5SL | - not rated | 1,340 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , NG5 6EQ | - not rated | 1,379 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajaes Cob Shop | 6 Andover Road | 47 yd | |
| Nottingham High School Pavilion | High School Sports Ground, Hucknall Road | 616 yd | |
| Community Café at St Aidan's CIC | St Aidans Church And Church Hall, Lansdowne Road | 692 yd | |
| Nottingham University Hospital Hotel Retail Catering | Nottingham University Hospitals Nhs Trust City Hospital Site, Hucknall Road | 912 yd | |
| Eatwell at the City | Nottingham University Hospitals Nhs Trust City Hospital Site, Hucknall Road | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Park Tavern | Park Tavern, 98 Arnold Road | 692 yd | |
| The Old Pear Tree | The Old Pear Tree Public House, Bulwell Lane | 989 yd | |
| The Fox Hotel | The Fox Hotel, Valley Road | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Garden | 4 Andover Road | 47 yd | |
| Britannia Pizza | 3 Gainsford Crescent | 151 yd | |
| The Anchor | 151 Andover Road | 320 yd | |
| Billy's Fish Bar | 45 Arnold Road | 817 yd | |
| Jade House | 125 Arnold Road | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 246 Arnold Road | 375 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | 989 Hucknall Road | 857 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham High School Sports Ground Hucknall Road | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Vernon Park VERNON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 873 yd |
| Southglade Leisure Centre SOUTHGLADE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 877 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 | 140.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.