Central Avenue is in Arnold, Nottingham and in Gedling district. NG5 6NF is located in the Ernehale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gedling. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Central Avenue, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 6NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 6NG, NG5 6NE, NG5 6LJ, NG5 6NA, NG5 7EL, NG5 6NQ, NG5 7EA, NG5 6NU, NG5 6LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG5 6NF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 54.9% | 53% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 45.1% | 47% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 19.6% | 36.1% | 16.5% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.8% | 47.5% | -13.3% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 6.8% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 8% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 37.5% | 42.7% | 5.2% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 34.6% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 21.2% | 15.9% | -5.3% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 26.5% | 17.4% | -9.1% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 8.7% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 9.8% | -8.6% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6.8% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 25% | 13.2% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 30.7% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.5% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 93.2% | 92.8% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 93.9% | 95.3% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 95.3% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.3% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Central Avenue was 45.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.6% lower than the Coppice average. The most reported crime type was Robbery.
Central Avenue has the 31st highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Coppice and the 175th highest crime rate of 388 local areas in Gedling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.2%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Central Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,500 | 2024-04-30 | £263,929 |
| 6 Central Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2023-12-01 | £249,276 |
| 1 Central Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-09-29 | £213,493 |
| 4 Central Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-01-05 | £259,750 |
| 3 Central Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2018-11-23 | £214,530 |
NG5 6NF 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NG5 6NF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 5,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold View Primary School Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NW | 3out of 4 | 289 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswell Junior School Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NW | - not rated | 289 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Rise Infant School Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NW | - not rated | 289 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Mellors Primary Academy Bonington Drive , Arnold NG5 7EX | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Mellors Primary and Nursery School Bonington Drive , Arnold NG5 7EX | - not rated | 530 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 863 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | - not rated | 863 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | - not rated | 863 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill School Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX | - not rated | 961 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill Academy Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX | 4out of 4 | 961 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold and Carlton College Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR | - not rated | 2,823 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 2,889 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 5,346 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 | 1,006 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coteswood House School 19 Thackerays Lane , Woodthorpe NG5 4HT | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN | 1out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derrymount School Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN | - not rated | 1,427 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , NG5 6EQ | - not rated | 1,986 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh | 4 Market Place, Arnold | 157 yd | |
| Cocos Cafe Kitchen | 32 Front Street, Arnold | 159 yd | |
| Birds The Confectioners | Birds, 29 Front Street | 205 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa, 59 Front Street | 205 yd | |
| Santorini Gyro Bar And Greek Cuisine | 70B Front Street, Arnold | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bostons | 45 Front Street, Arnold | 205 yd | |
| Arnold & District Liberal Club | Arnold And District Liberal Club, 1 West Street | 316 yd | |
| Cross Keys | 74 Front Street, Arnold | 322 yd | |
| The Eagles Corner | 91 Front Street, Arnold | 329 yd | |
| Greyhound Inn | The Greyhound, 133 Nottingham Road | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohannes Burger | 94 Nottingham Road, Arnold | 197 yd | |
| Kaiseki | 90 Nottingham Road, Arnold | 199 yd | |
| Midland Kebab | 19 Front Street, Arnold | 205 yd | |
| Chicken Licious | 163 Nottingham Road, Arnold | 208 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 2 Croft Road, Arnold | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Continental Supermarket Ltd | 72 Front Street, Arnold | 322 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Iceland, 77 Front Street | 329 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Sir John Robinson Way | 334 yd | |
| QUICK STOP INT LTD | 126 Front Street, Arnold | 514 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, 111 - 127 Front Street | 542 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Recreation Ground Hallams Lane | grass pitches | 82 yd |
| Nottingham Road Recreation Ground Nottingham Road | grass pitches | 378 yd |
| Robert Mellors School BONINGTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 528 yd |
| Arnold Mill Primary School CROSS STREET | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| Arnold Leisure Centre FRONT STREET | swimming pool | 662 yd |
| Daytona Salon (Closed) Mansfield Road | health and fitness suite | 747 yd |
| Arnold Hill Academy GEDLING ROAD | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Redhill Leisure Centre REDHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 916 yd |
| Ernehale Junior School DERWENT CRESCENT | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Thackerays Lane Thackerys Lane | grass pitches | 1,041 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 | 139.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.