Mosswood Crescent is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG5 5SW 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 Mosswood Crescent, Nottingham, NG5 5SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 5SU, NG5 5SZ, NG5 5SX, NG5 5TG, NG5 5TF, NG5 5SY, NG5 5ST, NG5 5TJ, NG5 5TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG5 5SW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 49.1% | 48.9% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 50.9% | 51.1% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 | 36.3% | 36.7% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 47.5% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 7.1% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 7.7% | 0.2% | 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 | 35.7% | 38.7% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 33.1% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 21.6% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 8.9% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 5.6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
In the area around NG5 5SW this area, 28.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 19.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.9% | 28.7% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21% | 15.2% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 10.1% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 18.2% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.2% | 19.3% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -14.5% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.3% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.4% | 85.3% | -8.1% | 81.4% | 3.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 84% 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 | 95.4% | 84% | -11.4% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 84.3% | -10.6% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mosswood Crescent was 24.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.2% lower than the Bestwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mosswood Crescent has the 6th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Bestwood and the 86th lowest crime rate of 934 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Mosswood Crescent, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2026-02-13 | £217,500 |
| 50 Mosswood Crescent, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-10-04 | £193,189 |
| 100 Mosswood Crescent, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £165,500 | 2023-10-20 | £171,322 |
| 58 Mosswood Crescent, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2023-09-04 | £193,515 |
| 18 Mosswood Crescent, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2022-10-07 | £174,559 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| 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 | 4,912 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 | 224 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Mildenhall Crescent , Bestwood Park NG5 5RS | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Mildenhall Crescent , Bestwood Park NG5 5RS | - not rated | 530 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burford Primary and Nursery School Oxclose Lane , Arnold NG5 6FX | - not rated | 568 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burford Primary and Nursery School Oxclose Lane , Arnold NG5 6FX | - not rated | 568 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 | 1,006 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Padstow School Padstow Road , Bestwood Estate NG5 5GH | - not rated | 1,619 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Wood School Bewcastle Road , Warren Hill NG5 9PJ | - not rated | 1,696 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oakwood Academy Bewcastle Road , Warren Hill NG5 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,696 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill School Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,402 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 3,879 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold and Carlton College Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR | - not rated | 4,203 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 | 676 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 852 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , NG5 6EQ | - not rated | 922 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Daybrook Learning Centre Sherbrook Road , Daybrook NG5 6AT | - not rated | 994 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Hospital School School Office , City Hospital NG5 1PB | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kumar's Cob Shop | 252 Beckhampton Road | 405 yd | |
| Bestwood Lodge Hotel | Bestwood Lodge Drive, Bestwood | 773 yd | |
| Chayah Development Project | Edwards Lane Community Centre, Alderton Road | 831 yd | |
| Tasty Willows | 91 Mansfield Road, Daybrook | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butchers Pencil | 59 Beckhampton Road | 796 yd | |
| Top Valley Social Club | Top Valley Social Club, 1 Potters Close | 972 yd | |
| The Abdication Micro Pub | 89 Mansfield Road, Daybrook | 1,057 yd | |
| Coopers Brook | The Old Spot, Mansfield Road | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tak Yin | 228 Beckhampton Road | 405 yd | |
| Spice2night | 208 Beckhampton Road | 456 yd | |
| Pizza Babylon | 139 Oxclose Lane, Arnold | 461 yd | |
| Poppadum Takeaway | Indian Spice, 133 Oxclose Lane | 461 yd | |
| Tammy's | 135 Oxclose Lane, Arnold | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 254 Beckhampton Road | 405 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Oxclose Lane, Arnold | 616 yd | |
| Aldi | 97 Mansfield Road, Daybrook | 1,057 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arnbrook Primary School Bestwood Lodge Drive | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Robin Hood Primary School BECKHAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Bestwood Country Park Woodchurch Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 939 yd |
| Haywood School (Closed) Edwards Lane | 1,000 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 | 160.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.