Queens Bower Road is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG5 5RD 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 Queens Bower Road, Nottingham, NG5 5RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 5RF, NG5 5TB, NG5 5RB, NG5 5RE, NG5 5RU, NG5 5RG, NG5 5UB, NG5 5RP, NG5 5RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG5 5RD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 49.5% | 47.3% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 50.5% | 52.7% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 5RD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 35% | 45.5% | 10.5% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 34.9% | -9.4% | 44.2% | -9.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 9.1% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 7.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 41.9% | 47.3% | 5.4% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 31.5% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 14.3% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 5.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
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 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.9% | 20.9% | -12.0% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 9.7% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 19.4% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 19.9% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 21.4% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 92% | 87.5% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 6.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 96.2% | 89.5% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 5.4% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 89.5% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.4% | 37.2% | 17.2% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queens Bower Road was 170.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.0% higher than the Bestwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Queens Bower Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Bestwood and the 242nd highest crime rate of 934 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Queens Bower Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £144,500 | 2020-05-29 | £199,244 |
| 101 Queens Bower Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £136,500 | 2019-08-23 | £197,465 |
| 101 Queens Bower Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2017-10-31 | £182,840 |
| 99 Queens Bower Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2017-06-19 | £170,872 |
| 93 Queens Bower Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2014-06-02 | £212,115 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 5,210 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glade Hill Primary & Nursery School Chippenham Road , Bestwood Park NG5 5TA | 3out of 4 | 109 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Mildenhall Crescent , Bestwood Park NG5 5RS | 3out of 4 | 214 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Mildenhall Crescent , Bestwood Park NG5 5RS | - not rated | 214 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundwood Junior School Bestwood Lodge Drive , Arnold NG5 8NE | - not rated | 469 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnbrook Primary School Bestwood Lodge Drive , Arnold NG5 8NE | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,286 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill School Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill Academy Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX | 4out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Wood School Bewcastle Road , Warren Hill NG5 9PJ | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oakwood Academy Bewcastle Road , Warren Hill NG5 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,709 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 4,168 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold and Carlton College Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR | - not rated | 4,239 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , Bestwood NG5 5SL | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Daybrook Learning Centre Sherbrook Road , Daybrook NG5 6AT | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , NG5 6EQ | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Coteswood House School 19 Thackerays Lane , Woodthorpe NG5 4HT | - not rated | 1,809 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bestwood Lodge Hotel | Bestwood Lodge Drive, Bestwood | 469 yd | |
| Kumar's Cob Shop | 252 Beckhampton Road | 595 yd | |
| Tasty Willows | 91 Mansfield Road, Daybrook | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Abdication Micro Pub | 89 Mansfield Road, Daybrook | 1,073 yd | |
| Coopers Brook | The Old Spot, Mansfield Road | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tak Yin | 228 Beckhampton Road | 595 yd | |
| Pizza Babylon | 139 Oxclose Lane, Arnold | 625 yd | |
| Poppadum Takeaway | Indian Spice, 133 Oxclose Lane | 625 yd | |
| Tammy's | 135 Oxclose Lane, Arnold | 625 yd | |
| Spice2night | 208 Beckhampton Road | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 254 Beckhampton Road | 595 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Oxclose Lane, Arnold | 921 yd | |
| Aldi | 97 Mansfield Road, Daybrook | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arnbrook Primary School Bestwood Lodge Drive | grass pitches | 489 yd |
| Bestwood Country Park Woodchurch Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 700 yd |
| Robin Hood Primary School BECKHAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 82.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 253 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.