Wilmington Gardens is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG5 6EU 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 Wilmington Gardens, Nottingham, NG5 6EU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 6ES, NG5 6ER, NG5 6DJ, NG5 6ET, NG5 3GH, NG5 6DN, NG5 3GL, NG5 3GP, NG5 3GD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG5 6EU is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population 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 | 51% | 46.8% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 49% | 53.2% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 6EU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% 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 | 36.7% | 45.1% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.7% | 29.5% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 3.5% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 19.1% | 14.5% | -4.6% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 6.4% | -3.7% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 36.8% | 37% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 34.7% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 23.8% | 19.9% | -3.9% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 6% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 6EU this area, 36.4% 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 15%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.7% | 36.4% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 18.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 7.5% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 17.3% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 12.1% | 10.5% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.8% | 11% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.6% | 15% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -18.8% |
| Other | 9% | 0.6% | -8.4% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 6.1% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 5.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.6% | 0.9% | -3.7% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 78.7% | 75% | -3.7% | 81.4% | -6.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 75% 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 | 84.5% | 75% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 13.4% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 7.9% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.7% | 75% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 12.5% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 6.5% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 1.4% | -7.8% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.5% | 76.7% | -19.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 3.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.6% | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wilmington Gardens was 291.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 122.7% higher than the Sherwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wilmington Gardens has the 3rd highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Sherwood and the 111th highest crime rate of 934 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 154.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Wilmington Gardens, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2025-03-14 | £76,520 |
| 1 Wilmington Gardens, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2024-02-02 | £65,320 |
| 38 Wilmington Gardens, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-11-20 | £86,490 |
| 4 Wilmington Gardens, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2021-12-03 | £78,003 |
| 9 Wilmington Gardens, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2019-02-11 | £77,379 |
The percentage of student residents living in NG5 6EU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 4,202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 4,832 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 | 5,260 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 5,341 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 | 294 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burford Primary and Nursery School Oxclose Lane , Arnold NG5 6FX | - not rated | 524 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burford Primary and Nursery School Oxclose Lane , Arnold NG5 6FX | - not rated | 524 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnbrook Primary School Bestwood Lodge Drive , Arnold NG5 8NE | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnbrook Primary School Bestwood Lodge Drive , Arnold NG5 8NE | - not rated | 1,031 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 | 590 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill School and Technology College Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | - not rated | 1,827 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | - not rated | 1,827 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | - not rated | 1,827 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill School Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX | - not rated | 1,848 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 | 1,744 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold and Carlton College Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR | - not rated | 3,205 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 4,127 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 5,140 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 | 5,304 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 | 294 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coteswood House School 19 Thackerays Lane , Woodthorpe NG5 4HT | - not rated | 672 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , NG5 6EQ | - not rated | 787 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 882 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , Bestwood NG5 5SL | - not rated | 951 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denj Restaurant | 827-829 Mansfield Road | 270 yd | |
| Starbucks | Starbucks Coffee, Unit 1 | 350 yd | |
| Woodthorpe Tandoori | 774 Mansfield Road, Woodthorpe | 413 yd | |
| Tasty Willows | 91 Mansfield Road, Daybrook | 520 yd | |
| Chayah Development Project | Edwards Lane Community Centre, Alderton Road | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vale Hotel | Vale Hotel, Mansfield Road | 332 yd | |
| The Abdication Micro Pub | 89 Mansfield Road, Daybrook | 520 yd | |
| Coopers Brook | The Old Spot, Mansfield Road | 520 yd | |
| Arnold & Dist. Leg Vic Club | Arnold And District Victory Club, Church Drive East | 895 yd | |
| Greyhound Inn | The Greyhound, 133 Nottingham Road | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks Munchies | Unit 2, Daybrook Business Centre | 295 yd | |
| Wandering Dragon | 772 Mansfield Road, Woodthorpe | 413 yd | |
| Jerk Kitchen | 776 Mansfield Road, Woodthorpe | 413 yd | |
| Cucina Pizza | 35C Nottingham Road, Daybrook | 542 yd | |
| Pizza Babylon | 139 Oxclose Lane, Arnold | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 97 Mansfield Road, Daybrook | 520 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Oxclose Lane, Arnold | 747 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Sir John Robinson Way | 960 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, 712 - 716 Mansfield Road | 1,019 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thackerays Lane Thackerys Lane | grass pitches | 428 yd |
| Daytona Salon (Closed) Mansfield Road | health and fitness suite | 549 yd |
| Haywood School (Closed) Edwards Lane | 590 yd | |
| Woodthorpe Tennis Club Albemarle Road | tennis courts | 739 yd |
| Nottingham Road Recreation Ground Nottingham Road | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Arnbrook Primary School Bestwood Lodge Drive | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Valley Road Tennis Courts VALLEY ROAD | tennis courts | 1,077 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 | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.