Alderton Road is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG5 6DX 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 Alderton Road, Nottingham, NG5 6DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 6EB, NG5 6DY, NG5 6EA, NG5 6DZ, NG5 3JJ, NG5 6ED, NG5 6GA, NG5 6EP, NG5 6BF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG5 6DX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 50.7% | 52.6% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 49.3% | 47.4% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 6DX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.1% 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 | 43.7% | 51.1% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.4% | 35.3% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 9.7% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 1.7% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 | 49.1% | 47.7% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 33.8% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 14.5% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29% | 21.5% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 12% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 10.1% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 13.1% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 35.5% | 14.4% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 7.8% | 6.4% | -1.4% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 7% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 70.2% | 62.1% | -8.1% | 81.4% | -19.3% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 74.3% 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 | 82.5% | 74.3% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -8.9% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 8.4% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.4% | 10.3% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.2% | 74.6% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 12.4% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 6.6% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 4% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 2.4% | -2.6% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.4% | 76.7% | -14.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.1% | 37.2% | 12.9% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alderton Road was 85.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.9% lower than the Sherwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alderton Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Sherwood and the 410th lowest crime rate of 934 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Alderton Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-10-29 | £219,787 |
| 34 Alderton Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2025-07-18 | £210,890 |
| 34 Alderton Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-06-29 | £152,187 |
| 20 Alderton Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2020-10-26 | £181,156 |
| 17 Alderton Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-12-16 | £220,616 |
NG5 6DX 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 | 154 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4,093 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 4,972 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 | 5,004 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 5,057 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burford Primary and Nursery School Oxclose Lane , Arnold NG5 6FX | - not rated | 380 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burford Primary and Nursery School Oxclose Lane , Arnold NG5 6FX | - not rated | 380 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Infant and Nursery School Sherbrook Road , Daybrook NG5 6AT | - not rated | 782 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Infant and Nursery School Beckhampton Road , Bestwood Park NG5 5NA | - not rated | 928 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Junior School Beckhampton Road , Bestwood Park Estate NG5 5NA | - not rated | 928 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 173 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Padstow School Padstow Road , Bestwood Estate NG5 5GH | - not rated | 1,528 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Free School The Courtaulds Building , 290 Haydn Road NG5 1EB | 3out of 4 | 2,000 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill School Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX | - not rated | 2,181 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill Academy Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX | 4out of 4 | 2,181 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 | 1,146 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 3,564 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold and Carlton College Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR | - not rated | 3,751 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 5,177 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 5,466 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 , NG5 6EQ | - not rated | 202 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 283 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , Bestwood NG5 5SL | - not rated | 387 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Daybrook Learning Centre Sherbrook Road , Daybrook NG5 6AT | - not rated | 782 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Hospital School School Office , City Hospital NG5 1PB | - not rated | 1,004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chayah Development Project | Edwards Lane Community Centre, Alderton Road | 2 yd | |
| Denj Restaurant | 827-829 Mansfield Road | 845 yd | |
| Woodthorpe Tandoori | 774 Mansfield Road, Woodthorpe | 914 yd | |
| Starbucks | Starbucks Coffee, Unit 1 | 945 yd | |
| Tasty Willows | 91 Mansfield Road, Daybrook | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butchers Pencil | 59 Beckhampton Road | 756 yd | |
| The Vale Hotel | Vale Hotel, Mansfield Road | 902 yd | |
| The Abdication Micro Pub | 89 Mansfield Road, Daybrook | 994 yd | |
| Coopers Brook | The Old Spot, Mansfield Road | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Babylon | 139 Oxclose Lane, Arnold | 581 yd | |
| Poppadum Takeaway | Indian Spice, 133 Oxclose Lane | 581 yd | |
| Tammy's | 135 Oxclose Lane, Arnold | 581 yd | |
| Jade House | 125 Arnold Road | 745 yd | |
| Viva Italiano | 135 Arnold Road | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Oxclose Lane, Arnold | 244 yd | |
| Aldi | 97 Mansfield Road, Daybrook | 994 yd | |
| Co-Op | 254 Beckhampton Road | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haywood School (Closed) Edwards Lane | 168 yd | |
| Valley Road Tennis Courts VALLEY ROAD | tennis courts | 849 yd |
| Basford Mill Cricket Club VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 902 yd |
| Robin Hood Primary School BECKHAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 927 yd |
| Thackerays Lane Thackerys Lane | grass pitches | 1,017 yd |
| Daytona Salon (Closed) Mansfield Road | health and fitness suite | 1,036 yd |
| Woodthorpe Tennis Club Albemarle Road | tennis courts | 1,081 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 | 152.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.