Andover Road is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG5 5FD 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 5FD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 5FE, NG5 1NB, NG5 5FG, NG5 1ND, NG5 1NE, NG5 5GS, NG5 5GR, NG5 5GT, NG5 5FR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG5 5FD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 50.5% | 48.7% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 49.5% | 51.3% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 5FD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.1% 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 | 42.9% | 49.1% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.2% | 37.7% | 2.5% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 7.3% | 2.9% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 7% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 40.5% | 40.8% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 36% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 15.3% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 5.7% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 5FD this area, 35.1% 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 17.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.2% | 35.1% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 16.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 13% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 14.1% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.8% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 12% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.6% | 17.8% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2.2% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 8.4% | 10.2% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 7.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.4% | 3.7% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 77.6% | 72.6% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -8.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 76.8% 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 | 87.9% | 76.8% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 9.1% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 7.4% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 76.8% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 14.7% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 6.2% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 2.3% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.8% | 76.7% | -15.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 10.2% | 1.3% | 8.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.1% | 37.2% | 17.9% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Andover Road was 149.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.1% higher than the Bestwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Andover Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Bestwood and the 291st highest crime rate of 934 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 Andover Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £94,600 | 2019-09-27 | £133,660 |
| 153A Andover Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2019-08-27 | £195,295 |
| 93 Andover Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2019-03-12 | £172,400 |
| 141 Andover Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2016-12-16 | £111,047 |
| 141 Andover Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2016-03-31 | £90,320 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 4,069 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 4,367 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 | 4,414 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 441 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Whipple Junior School Padstow Road , Bestwood Estate NG5 5GH | - not rated | 441 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Whipple Primary School Padstow Road , Bestwood NG5 5GH | 3out of 4 | 441 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Primary School Park Lane , Old Basford NG6 0DT | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School Piccadilly , Bulwell NG6 9FN | 3out of 4 | 726 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 414 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Mellish Comprehensive School Highbury Road , Bulwell NG6 9DS | - not rated | 962 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Top Valley School & Engineering College Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | - not rated | 1,779 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Top Valley Academy Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | - not rated | 1,779 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Vale Academy Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,779 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 654 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 1,878 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold and Carlton College Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR | - not rated | 5,388 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 5,434 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Crescent School Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG | - not rated | 964 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Hospital School School Office , City Hospital NG5 1PB | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , Bestwood NG5 5SL | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , NG5 6EQ | - not rated | 1,605 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 | 301 yd | |
| Community Café at St Aidan's CIC | St Aidans Church And Church Hall, Lansdowne Road | 732 yd | |
| Corner Slice | 15 Highbury Road | 908 yd | |
| Nottingham High School Pavilion | High School Sports Ground, Hucknall Road | 934 yd | |
| Roll On In Sandwich Bar | 30 Southwark Street | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Park Tavern | Park Tavern, 98 Arnold Road | 731 yd | |
| Oakleigh Lodge Social Club | 1 Highbury Road | 908 yd | |
| The Old Pear Tree | The Old Pear Tree Public House, Bulwell Lane | 986 yd | |
| Tuck and Tanner | The Tuck And Tanner, 6 Top Valley Way | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Anchor | 151 Andover Road | 2 yd | |
| Beijing Garden | 4 Andover Road | 301 yd | |
| Britannia Pizza | 3 Gainsford Crescent | 398 yd | |
| Billy's Fish Bar | 45 Arnold Road | 833 yd | |
| Highbury Balti House | 23 Highbury Road | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores | 989 Hucknall Road | 541 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 246 Arnold Road | 673 yd | |
| Zhongcheng Fresh Surpermarket | Workshop, Bedford Grove | 980 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco, Top Valley Way | 1,052 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southglade Leisure Centre SOUTHGLADE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 704 yd |
| Mellish Sports Centre KEMMEL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 940 yd |
| Henry Mellish School And Sports College (Closed) Highbury Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 971 yd |
| Vernon Park VERNON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,031 yd |
| Bulwell Forest BULWELL FOREST BULWELL FOREST HUCKNALL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,032 yd |
| Bulwell Forest Golf Club THE CLUBHOUSE THE CLUBHOUSE HUCKNALL ROAD | golf | 1,036 yd |
| Nottingham High School Sports Ground Hucknall Road | grass pitches | 1,068 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.