Oxclose Lane is in Arnold, Nottingham and in Gedling district. NG5 6FD is located in the Daybrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gedling. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oxclose Lane, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 6FD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 6HB, NG5 6FB, NG5 6HN, NG5 6HP, NG5 6HL, NG5 6GZ, NG5 6FG, NG5 6HJ, NG5 6HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG5 6FD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.1% | 50.9% | 4.8% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 53.9% | 49.1% | -4.8% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.4% | 31.3% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 45.3% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 10.4% | -2.9% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 7.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 29.4% | 39.7% | 10.3% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 31% | -10.2% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 22.5% | 21.6% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 8.9% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 6.5% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 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 6FD this area, 29.5% 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 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.2% | 29.5% | -9.7% | 18.2% | 11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 7.8% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 7.8% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 16.1% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.5% | 21.8% | 11.3% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3.6% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.5% | 95.7% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
In this area, 93.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.6% | 93.1% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 93.1% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 26.4% | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.3% | 37.2% | 14.1% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oxclose Lane was 56.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.9% lower than the Daybrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oxclose Lane has the 8th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Daybrook and the 127th highest crime rate of 388 local areas in Gedling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198 Oxclose Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £351,000 | 2025-03-14 | £353,769 |
| 178 Oxclose Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-01-31 | £288,672 |
| 196 Oxclose Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-02-12 | £249,360 |
| 176 Oxclose Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2021-08-02 | £326,095 |
| 184A Oxclose Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-12-12 | £342,227 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 5,013 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnbrook Primary School Bestwood Lodge Drive , Arnold NG5 8NE | 3out of 4 | 201 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnbrook Primary School Bestwood Lodge Drive , Arnold NG5 8NE | - not rated | 201 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Mildenhall Crescent , Bestwood Park NG5 5RS | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Mildenhall Crescent , Bestwood Park NG5 5RS | - not rated | 557 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundwood Junior School Bestwood Lodge Drive , Arnold NG5 8NE | - not rated | 564 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 | 1,153 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill School Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill Academy Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX | 4out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill School and Technology College Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | - not rated | 1,865 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | - not rated | 1,865 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 | 1,972 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold and Carlton College Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR | - not rated | 3,648 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 4,465 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 588 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , Bestwood NG5 5SL | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , NG5 6EQ | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 1,214 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coteswood House School 19 Thackerays Lane , Woodthorpe NG5 4HT | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | 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 | 502 yd | |
| Bestwood Lodge Hotel | Bestwood Lodge Drive, Bestwood | 566 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | McDonalds Restaurants Ltd, Sir John Robinson Way | 611 yd | |
| Starbucks | Starbucks Coffee, Unit 1 | 959 yd | |
| Birds The Confectioners | Birds, 29 Front Street | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Abdication Micro Pub | 89 Mansfield Road, Daybrook | 502 yd | |
| Coopers Brook | The Old Spot, Mansfield Road | 502 yd | |
| Arnold Ex Service Club | Arnold And District Ex-Serv, Clinton Street | 583 yd | |
| Arnold & Dist. Leg Vic Club | Arnold And District Victory Club, Church Drive East | 631 yd | |
| Greyhound Inn | The Greyhound, 133 Nottingham Road | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Babylon | 139 Oxclose Lane, Arnold | 464 yd | |
| Poppadum Takeaway | Indian Spice, 133 Oxclose Lane | 464 yd | |
| Tammy's | 135 Oxclose Lane, Arnold | 464 yd | |
| Marks Munchies | Unit 2, Daybrook Business Centre | 586 yd | |
| Cucina Pizza | 35C Nottingham Road, Daybrook | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 97 Mansfield Road, Daybrook | 502 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Sir John Robinson Way | 725 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Oxclose Lane, Arnold | 950 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Iceland, 77 Front Street | 1,044 yd | |
| Co-Op | 254 Beckhampton Road | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arnbrook Primary School Bestwood Lodge Drive | grass pitches | 156 yd |
| Daytona Salon (Closed) Mansfield Road | health and fitness suite | 528 yd |
| Nottingham Road Recreation Ground Nottingham Road | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Arnold Mill Primary School CROSS STREET | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Thackerays Lane Thackerys Lane | grass pitches | 1,032 yd |
| Redhill Leisure Centre REDHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,072 yd |
| King George V Recreation Ground Hallams Lane | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 71.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.