Belconnen Road is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG5 5HZ 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 Belconnen Road, Nottingham, NG5 5HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 5JA, NG5 5HY, NG5 5JD, NG5 5HB, NG5 5XA, NG5 5UR, NG5 5XB, NG5 5JE, NG5 5JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG5 5HZ is primarily male, with 59.7% of the population 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 | 39.9% | 40.3% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -10.7% |
| Male | 60.1% | 59.7% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 10.7% |
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 5HZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.8% 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 | 61.9% | 63.8% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 25.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.8% | 16.2% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -28.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 10% | -5.8% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (69.1%) 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 | 35.4% | 39.4% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 29.7% | -8.2% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 22.9% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 10.2% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 5.9% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
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 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.2% | 22.9% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 11.9% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 16.7% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 7.1% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 15.7% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 22.9% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 8.4% | 2.9% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.4% 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 | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 8.6% | 16.3% | 7.7% | 2.5% | 13.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.5% | 9.2% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 8.2% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 4.6% | 3.0% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 11.9% | 6.3% | -5.6% | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 54.7% | 55.4% | 0.7% | 81.4% | -26.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 70.9% 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 | 76.1% | 70.9% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -12.3% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 6.3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 14.3% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 11.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 4.6% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.3% | 70.6% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 18.9% | 16.0% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 4.2% | -2.0% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.9% | 3.4% | -6.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.8% | 76.7% | -15.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 26.2% | 13.5% | 12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Belconnen Road was 141.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.5% higher than the Bestwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Belconnen Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Bestwood and the 300th highest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Belconnen Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £49,500 | 2006-12-15 | £68,347 |
NG5 5HZ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in NG5 5HZ 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 | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Other | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 3,614 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 | 4,222 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 4,227 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 4,927 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 | 689 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Whipple Junior School Padstow Road , Bestwood Estate NG5 5GH | - not rated | 689 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Whipple Primary School Padstow Road , Bestwood NG5 5GH | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Infant and Nursery School Beckhampton Road , Bestwood Park NG5 5NA | - not rated | 973 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Junior School Beckhampton Road , Bestwood Park Estate NG5 5NA | - not rated | 973 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 779 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood School Edwards Lane , Sherwood NG5 3HZ | - not rated | 1,114 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Free School The Courtaulds Building , 290 Haydn Road NG5 1EB | 3out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Mellish Comprehensive School Highbury Road , Bulwell NG6 9DS | - not rated | 1,722 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Top Valley School & Engineering College Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | - not rated | 2,210 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 | 433 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 2,423 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold and Carlton College Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR | - not rated | 4,594 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 4,924 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 5,078 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 | 420 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 901 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , NG5 6EQ | - not rated | 943 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , Bestwood NG5 5SL | - not rated | 992 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Green Crescent School Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG | - not rated | 1,250 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham High School Pavilion | High School Sports Ground, Hucknall Road | 251 yd | |
| Nottingham University Hospital Hotel Retail Catering | Nottingham University Hospitals Nhs Trust City Hospital Site, Hucknall Road | 430 yd | |
| Eatwell at the City | Nottingham University Hospitals Nhs Trust City Hospital Site, Hucknall Road | 430 yd | |
| Eatwell Breast Institute Nottingham University Hospital | Nottingham University Hospitals Nhs Trust City Hospital Site, Hucknall Road | 430 yd | |
| Eatwell Coffee Shop Maternity Ground Floor | Nottingham University Hospitals Nhs Trust City Hospital Site, Hucknall Road | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butchers Pencil | 59 Beckhampton Road | 886 yd | |
| The Park Tavern | Park Tavern, 98 Arnold Road | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Pizza | 3 Gainsford Crescent | 407 yd | |
| Jade House | 125 Arnold Road | 462 yd | |
| Viva Italiano | 135 Arnold Road | 462 yd | |
| Bestwood Fisheries | 129 Arnold Road | 462 yd | |
| Beijing Garden | 4 Andover Road | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 246 Arnold Road | 128 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham High School Sports Ground Hucknall Road | grass pitches | 381 yd |
| Basford Mill Cricket Club VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Robin Hood Primary School BECKHAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,012 yd |
| Valley Road Tennis Courts VALLEY ROAD | tennis courts | 1,027 yd |
| Vernon Park VERNON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,038 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 | 149 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.