Leybourne Drive is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG5 5GQ 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 Leybourne Drive, Nottingham, NG5 5GQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 5GR, NG5 5GS, NG5 5GT, NG5 5FS, NG5 5FR, NG5 5FP, NG5 5FW, NG5 5GH, NG5 5FG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG5 5GQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 52.8% | 52.4% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 47.2% | 47.6% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 5GQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.5% 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 | 47.1% | 57.5% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 19.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 28.7% | -8.9% | 44.2% | -15.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 7.7% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 5% | 2.7% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 47.5% | 50.8% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 27.7% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 11.7% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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 | 33.1% | 22.3% | -10.8% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 18.8% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 9.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 14.6% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 12.3% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 24.6% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 5.8% | 0% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 7.7% | 6.6% | -1.1% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.3% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| White | 75.2% | 72.7% | -2.5% | 81.4% | -8.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 78.1% 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 | 79.4% | 78.1% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 13.1% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Africa | 8% | 5.9% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 1.3% | -3.1% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.6% | 77.7% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 14.3% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 3.7% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 2.4% | -4.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 1.9% | -6.7% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.2% | 76.7% | -15.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 11.9% | 1.3% | 10.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.1% | 13.5% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.1% | 37.2% | 14.9% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leybourne Drive was 65.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.9% lower than the Bestwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Leybourne Drive has the 16th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Bestwood and the 320th lowest crime rate of 934 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Leybourne Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-02-14 | £126,102 |
| 30 Leybourne Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-07-11 | £144,344 |
| 80 Leybourne Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-05-19 | £126,769 |
| 68 Leybourne Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-09-06 | £148,312 |
| 42 Leybourne Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2021-09-28 | £144,789 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Other | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 4,135 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 4,525 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 | 4,560 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 | 192 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Whipple Junior School Padstow Road , Bestwood Estate NG5 5GH | - not rated | 192 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Whipple Primary School Padstow Road , Bestwood NG5 5GH | 3out of 4 | 192 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School Piccadilly , Bulwell NG6 9FN | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School Piccadilly , Bulwell NG6 9FN | - not rated | 925 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 194 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Mellish Comprehensive School Highbury Road , Bulwell NG6 9DS | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood School Edwards Lane , Sherwood NG5 3HZ | - not rated | 1,605 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Top Valley School & Engineering College Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | - not rated | 1,664 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Top Valley Academy Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | - not rated | 1,664 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 | 426 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 2,130 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold and Carlton College Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR | - not rated | 5,214 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 | 1,098 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Crescent School Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , Bestwood NG5 5SL | - not rated | 1,272 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , NG5 6EQ | - not rated | 1,386 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 | 281 yd | |
| Nottingham High School Pavilion | High School Sports Ground, Hucknall Road | 867 yd | |
| Community Café at St Aidan's CIC | St Aidans Church And Church Hall, Lansdowne Road | 936 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd (Tesco Customer cafe) | Tesco, Top Valley Way | 1,003 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 1, Top Valley Way | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Park Tavern | Park Tavern, 98 Arnold Road | 935 yd | |
| Butchers Pencil | 59 Beckhampton Road | 970 yd | |
| Tuck and Tanner | The Tuck And Tanner, 6 Top Valley Way | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Anchor | 151 Andover Road | 252 yd | |
| Beijing Garden | 4 Andover Road | 281 yd | |
| Britannia Pizza | 3 Gainsford Crescent | 294 yd | |
| Jade House | 125 Arnold Road | 842 yd | |
| Viva Italiano | 135 Arnold Road | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 246 Arnold Road | 559 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | 989 Hucknall Road | 651 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco, Top Valley Way | 1,003 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southglade Leisure Centre SOUTHGLADE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 552 yd |
| Robin Hood Primary School BECKHAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Nottingham High School Sports Ground Hucknall Road | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| Bulwell Forest Golf Club THE CLUBHOUSE THE CLUBHOUSE HUCKNALL ROAD | golf | 1,027 yd |
| Bulwell Forest BULWELL FOREST BULWELL FOREST HUCKNALL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,027 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 | 112.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.