Arnold Road is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG5 5HP 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 5HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 5HN, NG5 5FZ, NG5 5HF, NG5 5JF, NG5 5HH, NG5 6EP, NG5 6DZ, NG5 5JJ, NG5 6EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG5 5HP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 47.8% | 48.1% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 52.2% | 51.9% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.8% | 37.6% | 8.8% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.2% | 40.6% | -12.6% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 8.9% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 10.4% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
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 (69.5%) 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 | 37.6% | 39.4% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 30.1% | -6.8% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 18% | 22.9% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 10.2% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 33.8% | 23.3% | -10.5% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 8.9% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 9.4% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 10.4% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 11.4% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 31.7% | 17.7% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 8.6% | 5% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 6% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 5.1% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| White | 85.9% | 76.6% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -4.8% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 79.1% 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 | 89.8% | 79.1% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 8.5% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 78.7% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 11.1% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 3% | -5.2% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arnold Road was 123.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.2% lower than the Bestwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arnold Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Bestwood and the 367th highest crime rate of 934 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 233 Arnold Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2025-07-25 | £68,009 |
| 199 Arnold Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-03-05 | £176,197 |
| 195 Arnold Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2023-06-06 | £194,418 |
| 209 Arnold Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-04-21 | £167,821 |
| 203 Arnold Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-04-29 | £191,157 |
NG5 5HP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 4,145 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 | 4,954 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 4,987 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 5,159 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Hood Infant and Nursery School Beckhampton Road , Bestwood Park NG5 5NA | - not rated | 590 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Junior School Beckhampton Road , Bestwood Park Estate NG5 5NA | - not rated | 590 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Primary School Beckhampton Road , Bestwood Park NG5 5NA | 3out of 4 | 590 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burford Primary and Nursery School Oxclose Lane , Arnold NG5 6FX | - not rated | 601 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burford Primary and Nursery School Oxclose Lane , Arnold NG5 6FX | - not rated | 601 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haywood School Edwards Lane , Sherwood NG5 3HZ | - not rated | 460 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Padstow School Padstow Road , Bestwood Estate NG5 5GH | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Free School The Courtaulds Building , 290 Haydn Road NG5 1EB | 3out of 4 | 1,997 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Top Valley School & Engineering College Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | - not rated | 2,098 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Top Valley Academy Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | - not rated | 2,098 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 | 804 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 3,268 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold and Carlton College Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR | - not rated | 4,109 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 5,306 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 103 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , Bestwood NG5 5SL | - not rated | 128 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , NG5 6EQ | - not rated | 237 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| City Hospital School School Office , City Hospital NG5 1PB | - not rated | 876 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Daybrook Learning Centre Sherbrook Road , Daybrook NG5 6AT | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chayah Development Project | Edwards Lane Community Centre, Alderton Road | 363 yd | |
| Kumar's Cob Shop | 252 Beckhampton Road | 832 yd | |
| Nottingham University Hospital Hotel Retail Catering | Nottingham University Hospitals Nhs Trust City Hospital Site, Hucknall Road | 879 yd | |
| Eatwell at the City | Nottingham University Hospitals Nhs Trust City Hospital Site, Hucknall Road | 879 yd | |
| Eatwell Breast Institute Nottingham University Hospital | Nottingham University Hospitals Nhs Trust City Hospital Site, Hucknall Road | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butchers Pencil | 59 Beckhampton Road | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade House | 125 Arnold Road | 437 yd | |
| Viva Italiano | 135 Arnold Road | 437 yd | |
| Bestwood Fisheries | 129 Arnold Road | 437 yd | |
| Pizza Babylon | 139 Oxclose Lane, Arnold | 759 yd | |
| Poppadum Takeaway | Indian Spice, 133 Oxclose Lane | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Oxclose Lane, Arnold | 275 yd | |
| Co-Op | 254 Beckhampton Road | 832 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 246 Arnold Road | 959 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haywood School (Closed) Edwards Lane | 457 yd | |
| Robin Hood Primary School BECKHAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| Basford Mill Cricket Club VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 906 yd |
| Valley Road Tennis Courts VALLEY ROAD | tennis courts | 968 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 | 126 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.