Longmead Drive is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG5 6ED 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 6ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 6EE, NG5 6EA, NG5 6EF, NG5 6EB, NG5 6GA, NG5 6DX, NG5 6DY, NG5 6EH, NG5 6DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG5 6ED, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 50.5% | 52.8% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 49.5% | 47.2% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 6ED, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.7% 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% | 57.7% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 19.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27% | 28.2% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -16.0% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 3.3% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 12% | 7.5% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 3.3% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 50.5% | 54.1% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 28.8% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 11.6% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 4.7% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| 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.
In the area around NG5 6ED 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 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41% | 29.9% | -11.1% | 18.2% | 11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 14% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 13.6% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 16.4% | 7.9% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 17.3% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 7.7% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 10.2% | 6.5% | -3.7% | 0.9% | 5.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 75.3% | 71.5% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -9.9% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 80.2% 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 | 88.1% | 80.2% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 7.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 6.5% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 80.5% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 13% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 4.6% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 0.3% | -5.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.3% | 37.2% | 20.1% |
| Christian | 30.3% | 46.2% | -15.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longmead Drive was 126.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.2% lower than the Sherwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Longmead Drive has the 7th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Sherwood and the 359th highest crime rate of 934 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Longmead Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-08-18 | £178,819 |
| 28 Longmead Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2019-09-10 | £160,096 |
| 14 Longmead Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2018-01-10 | £105,564 |
| 14 Longmead Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2010-12-10 | £145,099 |
| 30 Longmead Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2007-06-29 | £147,657 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 4,228 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 5,087 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 | 5,140 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 5,193 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 | 249 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burford Primary and Nursery School Oxclose Lane , Arnold NG5 6FX | - not rated | 249 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Infant and Nursery School Sherbrook Road , Daybrook NG5 6AT | - not rated | 709 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Infant and Nursery School Beckhampton Road , Bestwood Park NG5 5NA | - not rated | 909 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Junior School Beckhampton Road , Bestwood Park Estate NG5 5NA | - not rated | 909 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 | 301 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Padstow School Padstow Road , Bestwood Estate NG5 5GH | - not rated | 1,565 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill School Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX | - not rated | 2,056 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill Academy Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX | 4out of 4 | 2,056 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Free School The Courtaulds Building , 290 Haydn Road NG5 1EB | 3out of 4 | 2,137 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,202 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 3,650 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold and Carlton College Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR | - not rated | 3,766 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 5,303 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , NG5 6EQ | - not rated | 311 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 347 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , Bestwood NG5 5SL | - not rated | 377 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Daybrook Learning Centre Sherbrook Road , Daybrook NG5 6AT | - not rated | 709 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Hospital School School Office , City Hospital NG5 1PB | - not rated | 1,129 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 | 135 yd | |
| Denj Restaurant | 827-829 Mansfield Road | 837 yd | |
| Tasty Willows | 91 Mansfield Road, Daybrook | 908 yd | |
| Starbucks | Starbucks Coffee, Unit 1 | 924 yd | |
| Kumar's Cob Shop | 252 Beckhampton Road | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butchers Pencil | 59 Beckhampton Road | 750 yd | |
| The Vale Hotel | Vale Hotel, Mansfield Road | 897 yd | |
| The Abdication Micro Pub | 89 Mansfield Road, Daybrook | 908 yd | |
| Coopers Brook | The Old Spot, Mansfield Road | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Babylon | 139 Oxclose Lane, Arnold | 447 yd | |
| Poppadum Takeaway | Indian Spice, 133 Oxclose Lane | 447 yd | |
| Tammy's | 135 Oxclose Lane, Arnold | 447 yd | |
| Marks Munchies | Unit 2, Daybrook Business Centre | 709 yd | |
| Jade House | 125 Arnold Road | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Oxclose Lane, Arnold | 177 yd | |
| Aldi | 97 Mansfield Road, Daybrook | 908 yd | |
| Co-Op | 254 Beckhampton Road | 925 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haywood School (Closed) Edwards Lane | 296 yd | |
| Robin Hood Primary School BECKHAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 903 yd |
| Daytona Salon (Closed) Mansfield Road | health and fitness suite | 951 yd |
| Valley Road Tennis Courts VALLEY ROAD | tennis courts | 984 yd |
| Arnbrook Primary School Bestwood Lodge Drive | grass pitches | 986 yd |
| Thackerays Lane Thackerys Lane | grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
| Basford Mill Cricket Club VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,039 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 | 155.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.