Eardley Road is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG5 5GD 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 Eardley Road, Nottingham, NG5 5GD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 5GB, NG5 5GA, NG5 5GN, NG5 5GP, NG6 9FJ, NG6 9JW, NG5 9RU, NG5 5GE, NG5 5GL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG5 5GD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.3% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.7% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 5GD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% 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 | 50.4% | 49.8% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.8% | 34.6% | 3.8% | 44.2% | -9.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 9.5% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 3.7% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 46.8% | 47% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 32.7% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 13.2% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 5.1% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 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 5GD this area, 31.1% 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 21.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.8% | 31.1% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 11.6% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 14.9% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 12.9% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.2% | 21.6% | 15.4% | 33.8% | -12.2% |
| Other | 8.8% | 3.7% | -5.1% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 8% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 5.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 79.5% | 67.6% | -11.9% | 81.4% | -13.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 74.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 74.5% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 9.9% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 7.5% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.5% | 74.5% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 14.8% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 6.5% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 2.2% | -3.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55% | 76.7% | -21.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 6% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 27.2% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.9% | 37.2% | 12.7% |
| Christian | 35.6% | 46.2% | -10.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eardley Road was 195.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.4% higher than the Bestwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Eardley Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Bestwood and the 196th highest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 174.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Eardley Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2018-06-19 | £131,939 |
| 2 Eardley Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2007-06-08 | £151,126 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Looking after home or family | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB | 4out of 4 | 4,744 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School Piccadilly , Bulwell NG6 9FN | 3out of 4 | 460 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Whipple Primary School Padstow Road , Bestwood NG5 5GH | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Primary School Park Lane , Old Basford NG6 0DT | 3out of 4 | 930 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantrell Primary and Nursery School Cantrell Road , Bulwell NG6 9HJ | 3out of 4 | 949 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westglade Primary School Syke Road , Top Valley NG5 9BG | 3out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,469 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulwell Academy Hucknall Lane , NG6 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,791 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | 1out of 4 | 2,161 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Free School The Courtaulds Building , 290 Haydn Road NG5 1EB | 3out of 4 | 2,484 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oakwood Academy Bewcastle Road , Warren Hill NG5 9PJ | 2out of 4 | 2,666 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 5,429 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 | 1,234 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 1,793 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Home Education PRU Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE | 2out of 4 | 2,519 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| FUEL Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX | - not rated | 2,559 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Take 1 Learning Centre Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham NG7 6BE | - not rated | 3,791 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajaes Cob Shop | 6 Andover Road | 618 yd | |
| Bulwell Forest Golf Club | Golf Pavilion, Hucknall Road | 705 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd (Tesco Customer cafe) | Tesco, Top Valley Way | 732 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 1, Top Valley Way | 732 yd | |
| Corner Slice | 15 Highbury Road | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuck and Tanner | The Tuck And Tanner, 6 Top Valley Way | 732 yd | |
| Oakleigh Lodge Social Club | 1 Highbury Road | 904 yd | |
| The Park Tavern | Park Tavern, 98 Arnold Road | 995 yd | |
| Oxford Hotel | Oxford Hotel, 191-193 Highbury Road | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Anchor | 151 Andover Road | 339 yd | |
| Beijing Garden | 4 Andover Road | 618 yd | |
| Britannia Pizza | 3 Gainsford Crescent | 686 yd | |
| Yo! To Go Nottingham TV | Tesco, Top Valley Way | 732 yd | |
| Little Caesars Pizza | Unit 2, Top Valley Way | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores | 989 Hucknall Road | 231 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco, Top Valley Way | 732 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 246 Arnold Road | 964 yd | |
| Zhongcheng Fresh Surpermarket | Workshop, Bedford Grove | 966 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 209 Highbury Road | 1,066 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southglade Leisure Centre SOUTHGLADE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 520 yd |
| Bulwell Forest BULWELL FOREST BULWELL FOREST HUCKNALL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 694 yd |
| Bulwell Forest Golf Club THE CLUBHOUSE THE CLUBHOUSE HUCKNALL ROAD | golf | 700 yd |
| Mellish Sports Centre KEMMEL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 785 yd |
| Henry Mellish School And Sports College (Closed) Highbury Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 875 yd |
| Cantrell Primary And Nursery School CANTRELL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,058 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 | 87.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.