Arnold Road is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG5 5HA 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 Arnold Road, Nottingham, NG5 5HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 1NF, NG5 5UU, NG5 1NG, NG5 1LT, NG5 5UT, NG5 5FB, NG5 1NH, NG5 5FH, NG5 5JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG5 5HA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.1% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.9% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 5HA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 49.2% | 50% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 36.2% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Separated | 1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 6.6% | -4.9% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 55.3% | 55.8% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 26% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -7.6% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 13.8% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 19.9% | 19.4% | -0.5% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 9.2% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 12.8% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.8% | 14.8% | -2.0% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.4% | 35.7% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 1.9% |
| Other | 4.2% | 5.1% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.8% 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 | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 10% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 6.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 11.1% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 8.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.5% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Mixed Other | 3.7% | 0.7% | -3.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 69.1% | 63.8% | -5.3% | 81.4% | -17.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 65.7% 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 | 79.3% | 65.7% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 11.1% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 9.3% | 9.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 11.1% | 7.0% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.3% | 65.7% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 17% | 16.2% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 5.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 4.1% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 7.4% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.8% | 76.7% | -21.9% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 9.9% | 1.3% | 8.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5.9% | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arnold Road was 114.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.8% lower than the Bestwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Arnold Road has the 27th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Bestwood and the 405th highest crime rate of 934 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.7%.

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 Arnold Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-03-18 | £179,714 |
| 113 Arnold Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2004-08-20 | £293,391 |
| 111 Arnold Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £54,950 | 2001-08-31 | £211,713 |
The percentage of student residents living in NG5 5HA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 3,690 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 4,146 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 | 4,166 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 5,119 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 | 556 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Whipple Junior School Padstow Road , Bestwood Estate NG5 5GH | - not rated | 556 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Whipple Primary School Padstow Road , Bestwood NG5 5GH | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Primary School Park Lane , Old Basford NG6 0DT | 3out of 4 | 815 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Primary School Bulwell Lane , Old Basford NG6 0BS | - not rated | 1,019 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 | 616 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Mellish Comprehensive School Highbury Road , Bulwell NG6 9DS | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood School Edwards Lane , Sherwood NG5 3HZ | - not rated | 1,462 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Free School The Courtaulds Building , 290 Haydn Road NG5 1EB | 3out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | - not rated | 2,001 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 | 485 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 2,088 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold and Carlton College Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR | - not rated | 4,948 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 5,057 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 5,166 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 | 746 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Crescent School Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG | - not rated | 957 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 1,216 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , Bestwood NG5 5SL | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , NG5 6EQ | - not rated | 1,276 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 | 185 yd | |
| Nottingham High School Pavilion | High School Sports Ground, Hucknall Road | 455 yd | |
| Community Café at St Aidan's CIC | St Aidans Church And Church Hall, Lansdowne Road | 729 yd | |
| Nottingham University Hospital Hotel Retail Catering | Nottingham University Hospitals Nhs Trust City Hospital Site, Hucknall Road | 755 yd | |
| Eatwell at the City | Nottingham University Hospitals Nhs Trust City Hospital Site, Hucknall Road | 755 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Park Tavern | Park Tavern, 98 Arnold Road | 730 yd | |
| The Fox Hotel | The Fox Hotel, Valley Road | 991 yd | |
| The Old Pear Tree | The Old Pear Tree Public House, Bulwell Lane | 1,032 yd | |
| Butchers Pencil | 59 Beckhampton Road | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Pizza | 3 Gainsford Crescent | 175 yd | |
| Beijing Garden | 4 Andover Road | 185 yd | |
| The Anchor | 151 Andover Road | 481 yd | |
| Jade House | 125 Arnold Road | 748 yd | |
| Viva Italiano | 135 Arnold Road | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 246 Arnold Road | 242 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | 989 Hucknall Road | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham High School Sports Ground Hucknall Road | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| Vernon Park VERNON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 833 yd |
| Southglade Leisure Centre SOUTHGLADE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 989 yd |
| Basford Mill Cricket Club VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,089 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.