Longmead Drive is in Nottingham and in Gedling district. NG5 6DH is located in the Sherwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Longmead Drive, Nottingham, NG5 6DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 6BY, NG5 6AQ, NG5 6AT, NG5 6DJ, NG5 6DN, NG5 6AR, NG5 6ES, NG5 6AN, NG5 6EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG5 6DH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 51.5% | 54.7% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 48.5% | 45.3% | -3.2% | 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 6DH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.5% 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 | 48.6% | 50.5% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 30.8% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -13.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 9.6% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 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 | 45.8% | 44.5% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 36.1% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 15% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.3% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 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 6DH this area, 29.9% 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 13.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.6% | 29.9% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 10.9% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 18.9% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 6% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 16.4% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.1% | 13.9% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -19.9% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.4% | 4.4% | -2.0% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 85.8% | 82.2% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 86.5% 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 | 92.5% | 86.5% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 6.9% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 86.9% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 7.7% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.8% | 76.7% | -16.9% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 30.4% | 13.5% | 16.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.6% | 37.2% | 23.4% |
| Christian | 26.6% | 46.2% | -19.6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 11.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longmead Drive was 84.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.7% lower than the Sherwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Longmead Drive has the 13th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Sherwood and the 407th lowest crime rate of 934 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 179 Longmead Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2013-05-07 | £156,248 |
| 175 Longmead Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2006-03-06 | £149,485 |
| 177 Longmead Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £69,950 | 2004-07-29 | £143,238 |
| 175 Longmead Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £55,500 | 2003-06-17 | £134,823 |
| 175 Longmead Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £28,000 | 1995-09-29 | £150,995 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 4,386 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 5,001 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB | - not rated | 5,437 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alban's Infant and Nursery School Sherbrook Road , Daybrook NG5 6AT | - not rated | 126 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burford Primary and Nursery School Oxclose Lane , Arnold NG5 6FX | - not rated | 474 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burford Primary and Nursery School Oxclose Lane , Arnold NG5 6FX | - not rated | 474 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnbrook Primary School Bestwood Lodge Drive , Arnold NG5 8NE | 3out of 4 | 854 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnbrook Primary School Bestwood Lodge Drive , Arnold NG5 8NE | - not rated | 854 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 | 700 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill School Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX | - not rated | 1,670 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill Academy Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX | 4out of 4 | 1,670 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill School and Technology College Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | - not rated | 1,763 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | - not rated | 1,763 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,803 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold and Carlton College Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR | - not rated | 3,252 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 4,226 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 5,319 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Academy Greenwood Road , NG3 7EB | 2out of 4 | 5,443 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daybrook Learning Centre Sherbrook Road , Daybrook NG5 6AT | - not rated | 126 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coteswood House School 19 Thackerays Lane , Woodthorpe NG5 4HT | - not rated | 738 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , NG5 6EQ | - not rated | 865 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 940 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , Bestwood NG5 5SL | - not rated | 971 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Willows | 91 Mansfield Road, Daybrook | 357 yd | |
| Denj Restaurant | 827-829 Mansfield Road | 366 yd | |
| Starbucks | Starbucks Coffee, Unit 1 | 389 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | McDonalds Restaurants Ltd, Sir John Robinson Way | 490 yd | |
| Woodthorpe Tandoori | 774 Mansfield Road, Woodthorpe | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Abdication Micro Pub | 89 Mansfield Road, Daybrook | 357 yd | |
| Coopers Brook | The Old Spot, Mansfield Road | 357 yd | |
| The Vale Hotel | Vale Hotel, Mansfield Road | 424 yd | |
| Arnold & Dist. Leg Vic Club | Arnold And District Victory Club, Church Drive East | 742 yd | |
| Greyhound Inn | The Greyhound, 133 Nottingham Road | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks Munchies | Unit 2, Daybrook Business Centre | 127 yd | |
| Cucina Pizza | 35C Nottingham Road, Daybrook | 436 yd | |
| Pizza Babylon | 139 Oxclose Lane, Arnold | 508 yd | |
| Poppadum Takeaway | Indian Spice, 133 Oxclose Lane | 508 yd | |
| Tammy's | 135 Oxclose Lane, Arnold | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 97 Mansfield Road, Daybrook | 357 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Oxclose Lane, Arnold | 758 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Sir John Robinson Way | 815 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Daytona Salon (Closed) Mansfield Road | health and fitness suite | 393 yd |
| Thackerays Lane Thackerys Lane | grass pitches | 473 yd |
| Haywood School (Closed) Edwards Lane | 698 yd | |
| Nottingham Road Recreation Ground Nottingham Road | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Arnbrook Primary School Bestwood Lodge Drive | grass pitches | 804 yd |
| Woodthorpe Tennis Club Albemarle Road | tennis courts | 901 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.