Castellan Rise is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG5 5RY 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 Castellan Rise, Nottingham, NG5 5RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 8SB, NG5 5RQ, NG5 5SF, NG5 5RX, NG5 5RP, NG5 8SG, NG5 5RW, NG5 5SG, NG5 5SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG5 5RY has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 47.5% | 47% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 52.5% | 53% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 | 37.7% | 37.8% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.2% | 30.3% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -13.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 18.4% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 9.3% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 8% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 39.6% | 47% | 7.4% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 30.9% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 14% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 5.9% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.1% | 26.2% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 11.4% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 11.9% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.9% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 13.4% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 27.7% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.5% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 7.6% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 6.3% | 4.0% | 1.0% | 5.3% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 87.5% | 75.6% | -11.9% | 81.4% | -5.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 89.7% 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 | 93.6% | 89.7% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 5.6% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 89% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 9.3% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castellan Rise was 58.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.9% lower than the Bestwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Castellan Rise has the 15th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Bestwood and the 302nd lowest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Castellan Rise, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2025-02-18 | £78,486 |
| 16 Castellan Rise, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-01-28 | £175,895 |
| 1 Castellan Rise, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-03-05 | £188,832 |
| 13 Castellan Rise, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2018-10-05 | £82,908 |
| 25 Castellan Rise, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2017-10-23 | £217,250 |
NG5 5RY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 73 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Mildenhall Crescent , Bestwood Park NG5 5RS | 3out of 4 | 335 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glade Hill Primary & Nursery School Chippenham Road , Bestwood Park NG5 5TA | 3out of 4 | 440 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnbrook Primary School Bestwood Lodge Drive , Arnold NG5 8NE | 2out of 4 | 735 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southglade Primary and Nursery School Beckhampton Road , NG5 5NE | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burford Primary and Nursery School Oxclose Lane , Arnold NG5 6FX | 3out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oakwood Academy Bewcastle Road , Warren Hill NG5 9PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill Academy Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX | 4out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Vale Academy Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | 1out of 4 | 1,836 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | 2out of 4 | 2,671 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Voluntary Academy Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,958 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,503 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derrymount School Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN | 3out of 4 | 1,856 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Home Education PRU Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE | 2out of 4 | 2,743 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Crescent School Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG | - not rated | 3,352 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| FUEL Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX | - not rated | 3,587 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bestwood Lodge Hotel | Bestwood Lodge Drive, Bestwood | 363 yd | |
| Kumar's Cob Shop | 252 Beckhampton Road | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyting Jerk | 459 Beckhampton Road | 647 yd | |
| Robin Hood Fish Bar | 451 Beckhampton Road | 650 yd | |
| Yau's Kitchen | 447 Beckhampton Road | 650 yd | |
| Tak Yin | 228 Beckhampton Road | 799 yd | |
| Spice2night | 208 Beckhampton Road | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 254 Beckhampton Road | 799 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bestwood Country Park Woodchurch Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 435 yd |
| Arnbrook Primary School Bestwood Lodge Drive | grass pitches | 642 yd |
| Bestwood Lodge Fire Headquarters BESTWOOD LODGE BESTWOOD LODGE BESTWOOD LODGE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 997 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 | 38.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.