Blake Close, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 6NB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG5 6NB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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	53.5%	53.6%	0.1%	51.0%	2.6%
Male	46.5%	46.4%	-0.1%	49.0%	-2.6%

Partnership Status

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	30.5%	35.8%	5.3%	37.9%	-2.1%
Married: Opposite sex	49.8%	43.1%	-6.7%	44.2%	-1.1%
Separated	4.5%	4.7%	0.2%	2.2%	2.5%
Divorced	7.6%	8.2%	0.6%	9.1%	-0.9%
Widowed	7.6%	8.2%	0.6%	6.1%	2.1%

Health

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	40.8%	49.5%	8.7%	48.4%	1.1%
Good health	40.1%	31.3%	-8.8%	33.6%	-2.3%
Fair health	13.4%	16%	2.6%	12.7%	3.3%
Bad health	3.9%	2.5%	-1.4%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	1.8%	0.7%	-1.1%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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	25.6%	20.3%	-5.3%	18.2%	2.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.7%	9.5%	-2.2%	9.6%	-0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.5%	14.7%	-2.8%	13.4%	1.3%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	9.1%	4.6%	5.3%	3.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.8%	16.9%	2.1%	16.9%	0.0%
Degree or Similar	20.2%	26%	5.8%	33.8%	-7.8%
Other	5.8%	3.5%	-2.3%	2.8%	0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.9% 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%	2.2%	2.2%	0.7%	1.5%
Indian	2.5%	1.8%	-0.7%	3.1%	-1.3%
Pakistani	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.7%	-2.7%
Black African	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.5%	-1.4%
Black Caribbean	3.5%	1.8%	-1.7%	1.0%	0.8%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.4%	3.6%	2.2%	0.9%	2.7%
Mixed Other	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
White	91.2%	85.9%	-5.3%	81.4%	4.5%
Other	0%	1.8%	1.8%	1.6%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.5% 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	97.9%	97.5%	-0.4%	83.2%	14.3%
European Union	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	6.1%	-5.0%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.2%	97.5%	0.3%	83.2%	14.3%
10+ Years	0%	2.5%	2.5%	9.8%	-7.3%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.4%	76.7%	10.7%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
No passport held	12.3%	13.5%	-1.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.6%	37.2%	9.4%
Christian	39.8%	46.2%	-6.4%
Sikh	1.8%	0.9%	0.9%
Not answered	11.8%	6.0%	5.8%

Safety

Is Blake Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blake Close was 35.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.9% lower than the Coppice average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Blake Close has the 30th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Coppice and the 179th lowest crime rate of 388 local areas in Gedling .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,000

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in NG5 6NB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Blake Close are based on 7 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Gedling.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Blake Close, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 6NB

Estimated Average Property Prices for NG5 6NB

Average Price
£395,480

Semi-Detached
£437,622

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£381,432

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Blake Close

Average Price
£395,362

Semi-Detached
£448,573

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£386,493

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Blake CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Blake Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£382,500	2025-06-30	£391,698
3 Blake Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£212,500	2016-02-12	£342,547
3 Blake Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2002-10-18	£395,932
4 Blake Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2002-09-20	£437,622
5 Blake Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£116,000	2000-11-27	£411,639

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NG5 6NB

Employment

NG5 6NB 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	89
Retired	59
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	15
Student (economically inactive)	12
Other	6
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Looking after home or family	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	36
Human health and social work activities	23
Manufacturing	13
Construction	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Education	10
Other	7
Transport and storage	7
Information and communication	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Real estate activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA	- not rated	5,387 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS	- not rated	5,449 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Arnold View Primary School Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NW	3out of 4	242 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingswell Junior School Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NW	- not rated	242 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Arnold Hill Rise Infant School Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NW	- not rated	242 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Robert Mellors Primary Academy Bonington Drive , Arnold NG5 7EX	3out of 4	420 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Robert Mellors Primary and Nursery School Bonington Drive , Arnold NG5 7EX	- not rated	420 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Arnold Hill School and Technology College Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ	- not rated	410 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Arnold Hill Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ	- not rated	410 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ	- not rated	410 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Christ The King School Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ	- not rated	683 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Christ The King Voluntary Academy Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ	3out of 4	683 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Arnold and Carlton College Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR	- not rated	2,456 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT	- not rated	3,374 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Nottingham Academy Greenwood Road , NG3 7EB	2out of 4	5,403 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Coteswood House School 19 Thackerays Lane , Woodthorpe NG5 4HT	- not rated	1,347 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Daybrook Learning Centre Sherbrook Road , Daybrook NG5 6AT	- not rated	1,465 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Derrymount School Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN	- not rated	1,554 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Endeavour Academy Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN	1out of 4	1,555 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Hazel Hurst School Mapperley Ltd 400 Westdale Lane , Mapperley NG3 6DG	- not rated	2,001 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rolleston Fish Bar	56 Rolleston Drive, Arnold	334 yd
Refresh	4 Market Place, Arnold	584 yd
Santorini Gyro Bar And Greek Cuisine	70B Front Street, Arnold	601 yd
Cocos Cafe Kitchen	32 Front Street, Arnold	622 yd
Sully's Bistro Cafe & Bar	84 Front Street, Arnold	639 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Major Oak	79 Rolleston Drive, Arnold	183 yd
Arrow	The Arrow, Gedling Road	435 yd
Cross Keys	74 Front Street, Arnold	605 yd
Bostons	45 Front Street, Arnold	644 yd
The Eagles Corner	91 Front Street, Arnold	659 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Exchange	68 Rolleston Drive, Arnold	334 yd
Tang's Chinese Takeaway	70 Rolleston Drive, Arnold	334 yd
The Curry Pot	58 Rolleston Drive, Arnold	334 yd
Midland Kebab	19 Front Street, Arnold	644 yd
Chicken Licious	163 Nottingham Road, Arnold	713 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Morrisons	Post Mill Close, Wymondham	447 yd
Arnold Continental Supermarket Ltd	72 Front Street, Arnold	605 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods	Iceland, 77 Front Street	659 yd
QUICK STOP INT LTD	126 Front Street, Arnold	730 yd
CO-OP	Co-op, 110 Coppice Road	761 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Arnold Hill Academy GEDLING ROAD	grass pitches	411 yd
Robert Mellors School BONINGTON DRIVE	grass pitches	417 yd
King George V Recreation Ground Hallams Lane	grass pitches	476 yd
Ernehale Junior School DERWENT CRESCENT	grass pitches	547 yd
Playfootball Nottingham Arnold School and Technology College Arnold School and Technology College Gedling Road	artificial grass pitch	669 yd
Christ The King Catholic Voluntary Academy DARLTON DRIVE	grass pitches	683 yd
Nottingham Road Recreation Ground Nottingham Road	grass pitches	844 yd
Arnold Leisure Centre FRONT STREET	swimming pool	906 yd
Killisick Recreation Ground Killisick Road	grass pitches	917 yd
Good Shepherd Primary Catholic Academy SOMERSBY ROAD	grass pitches	920 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	200 Mbit/s
Average download speed	182.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	21.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.