Capenwray Gardens is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG5 5SF 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 Capenwray Gardens, Nottingham, NG5 5SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 5SH, NG5 5SG, NG5 5RY, NG5 5SJ, NG5 8SB, NG5 5RN, NG5 5RR, NG5 5RP, NG5 5RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG5 5SF 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 5SF, 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 Capenwray Gardens was 150.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.9% higher than the Bestwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Capenwray Gardens has the 13th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Bestwood and the 275th highest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.8%.

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 Capenwray Gardens, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-01-23 | £130,910 |
| 13 Capenwray Gardens, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-08-26 | £151,218 |
| 11 Capenwray Gardens, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2017-06-09 | £129,980 |
| 7 Capenwray Gardens, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2012-05-31 | £132,621 |
| 5 Capenwray Gardens, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2005-07-15 | £150,632 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Mildenhall Crescent , Bestwood Park NG5 5RS | 3out of 4 | 242 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glade Hill Primary & Nursery School Chippenham Road , Bestwood Park NG5 5TA | 3out of 4 | 422 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnbrook Primary School Bestwood Lodge Drive , Arnold NG5 8NE | 2out of 4 | 634 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southglade Primary and Nursery School Beckhampton Road , NG5 5NE | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burford Primary and Nursery School Oxclose Lane , Arnold NG5 6FX | 3out of 4 | 1,126 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 | 1,251 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill Academy Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX | 4out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Vale Academy Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | 1out of 4 | 1,942 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | 2out of 4 | 2,563 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Voluntary Academy Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,849 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 | 1,496 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derrymount School Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN | 3out of 4 | 1,770 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Home Education PRU Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE | 2out of 4 | 2,713 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Crescent School Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG | - not rated | 3,395 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| FUEL Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX | - not rated | 3,579 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 | 254 yd | |
| Kumar's Cob Shop | 252 Beckhampton Road | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Ex Service Club | Arnold And District Ex-Serv, Clinton Street | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Hood Fish Bar | 451 Beckhampton Road | 754 yd | |
| Yau's Kitchen | 447 Beckhampton Road | 754 yd | |
| Everyting Jerk | 459 Beckhampton Road | 754 yd | |
| Tak Yin | 228 Beckhampton Road | 860 yd | |
| Spice2night | 208 Beckhampton Road | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 254 Beckhampton Road | 860 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bestwood Country Park Woodchurch Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 533 yd |
| Arnbrook Primary School Bestwood Lodge Drive | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Bestwood Lodge Fire Headquarters BESTWOOD LODGE BESTWOOD LODGE BESTWOOD LODGE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,059 yd |
| Arnold Mill Primary School CROSS STREET | grass pitches | 1,093 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 | 31.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 185 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.