Williamson Row is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG5 5XB is located in the Bestwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham North. This postcode has been in use since 2004-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Williamson Row, Nottingham, NG5 5XB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 5XA, NG5 5UL, NG5 5UG, NG5 5XD, NG5 5LN, NG5 5UZ, NG5 5UQ, NG5 5UR, NG5 5UF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG5 5XB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 54.8% | 5.3% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 50.5% | 45.2% | -5.3% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 5XB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49% 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 | 46.1% | 49% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.8% | 37.6% | 5.8% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 3.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 5.1% | -4.6% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.5% | -1.3% | 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 | 46.5% | 48.2% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 35.3% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 13.3% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 2.8% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 20.8% | 21.3% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 10.3% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 13.5% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.2% | 12.3% | -5.9% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 34.8% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.2% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 3% | 9.5% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 7.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 80.5% | 67% | -13.5% | 81.4% | -14.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0.5% | 4.1% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 70.5% 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 | 83% | 70.5% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -12.7% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 10.9% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 8.6% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 5.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83% | 71.4% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 13.4% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 8.8% | 7.3% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 3.7% | -4.8% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 2.8% | -3.7% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.8% | 76.7% | -18.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 6.4% | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Middle East | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 22% | 13.5% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Williamson Row was 673.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 446.6% higher than the Bestwood average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Williamson Row has the 2nd highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Bestwood and the 28th highest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 214.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Williamson Row, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-01-20 | £221,450 |
| 14 Williamson Row, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-09-30 | £199,454 |
| 2 Williamson Row, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2020-09-30 | £228,310 |
| 4 Williamson Row, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2019-10-18 | £237,585 |
| 3 Williamson Row, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2019-04-23 | £119,340 |
NG5 5XB 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 | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 3,786 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 | 4,403 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 4,406 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 5,067 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 | 578 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Whipple Junior School Padstow Road , Bestwood Estate NG5 5GH | - not rated | 578 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Whipple Primary School Padstow Road , Bestwood NG5 5GH | 3out of 4 | 578 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Infant and Nursery School Beckhampton Road , Bestwood Park NG5 5NA | - not rated | 793 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Junior School Beckhampton Road , Bestwood Park Estate NG5 5NA | - not rated | 793 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 | 674 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood School Edwards Lane , Sherwood NG5 3HZ | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Free School The Courtaulds Building , 290 Haydn Road NG5 1EB | 3out of 4 | 1,629 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Mellish Comprehensive School Highbury Road , Bulwell NG6 9DS | - not rated | 1,740 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Top Valley School & Engineering College Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | - not rated | 2,057 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 | 279 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 2,515 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold and Carlton College Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR | - not rated | 4,605 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 5,083 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 5,246 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 | 522 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 788 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , Bestwood NG5 5SL | - not rated | 851 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , NG5 6EQ | - not rated | 851 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Green Crescent School Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG | - not rated | 1,372 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 | 428 yd | |
| Ajaes Cob Shop | 6 Andover Road | 516 yd | |
| Nottingham University Hospital Hotel Retail Catering | Nottingham University Hospitals Nhs Trust City Hospital Site, Hucknall Road | 532 yd | |
| Eatwell at the City | Nottingham University Hospitals Nhs Trust City Hospital Site, Hucknall Road | 532 yd | |
| Eatwell Breast Institute Nottingham University Hospital | Nottingham University Hospitals Nhs Trust City Hospital Site, Hucknall Road | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butchers Pencil | 59 Beckhampton Road | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade House | 125 Arnold Road | 321 yd | |
| Viva Italiano | 135 Arnold Road | 321 yd | |
| Bestwood Fisheries | 129 Arnold Road | 321 yd | |
| Britannia Pizza | 3 Gainsford Crescent | 396 yd | |
| Beijing Garden | 4 Andover Road | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 246 Arnold Road | 203 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Oxclose Lane, Arnold | 1,034 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham High School Sports Ground Hucknall Road | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Basford Mill Cricket Club VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Robin Hood Primary School BECKHAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Southglade Leisure Centre SOUTHGLADE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,000 yd |
| Haywood School (Closed) Edwards Lane | 1,046 yd | |
| Valley Road Tennis Courts VALLEY ROAD | tennis courts | 1,074 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.