Ruffles Avenue is in Arnold, Nottingham and in Gedling district. NG5 6PA is located in the Plains electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gedling. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ruffles Avenue, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 6PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 6RN, NG3 5GR, NG5 6PN, NG5 6RP, NG5 6PB, NG5 6RG, NG3 5UT, NG5 6RF, NG5 4NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG5 6PA has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.1% of the population 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 | 50.6% | 56.1% | 5.5% | 51.0% | 5.1% |
| Male | 49.4% | 43.9% | -5.5% | 49.0% | -5.1% |
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 | 31.5% | 35.9% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 47.9% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.3% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 9.2% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.1% | 47.2% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 39.1% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 11.5% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 19.7% | 15.4% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 16.2% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17.7% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.7% | 37.9% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.1% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 9.9% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 6.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 83.8% | 77.2% | -6.6% | 81.4% | -4.2% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 88.9% 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 | 88.8% | 88.9% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 8.1% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 88.3% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 9.1% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 1.1% | -7.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 9.4% | 0.9% | 8.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ruffles Avenue was 51.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.9% higher than the Coppice average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Ruffles Avenue has the 25th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Coppice and the 148th highest crime rate of 385 local areas in Gedling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Ruffles Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2018-09-11 | £478,757 |
| 4 Ruffles Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2017-05-26 | £318,980 |
| 10 Ruffles Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2016-09-16 | £424,107 |
| 6 Ruffles Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2016-01-15 | £313,089 |
| 8 Ruffles Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-11-21 | £449,914 |
NG5 6PA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 136 |
| Retired | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Education | 24 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernehale Infant School Derwent Crescent , Gedling Road NG5 6TA | 4out of 4 | 608 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernehale Junior School Derwent Crescent , Gedling Road NG5 6TA | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School Central Avenue , Mapperley NG3 5LD | 3out of 4 | 684 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold Somersby Road , Woodthorpe NG5 4LT | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Farm Primary School Laver Close , Arnold NG5 7LS | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | 2out of 4 | 750 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Voluntary Academy Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 871 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Academy Coningswath Road , Carlton NG4 3SH | 3out of 4 | 2,255 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | - not rated | 2,394 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill Academy Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX | 4out of 4 | 2,400 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 5,450 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 | 3out of 4 | 4,466 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Digby School 61 Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DS | 3out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derrymount School Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN | 3out of 4 | 2,641 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorneywood Education Base The Wells Road , NG3 3AL | - not rated | 2,930 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hospital and Home Education PRU Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE | 2out of 4 | 3,075 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 3,222 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health | Nuffield Health Wellbeing Centre, Plains Road | 363 yd | |
| Mapperley Golf Club Half Way House | Mapperley Golf Club, Central Avenue | 707 yd | |
| Kalimera | 109 Plains Road, Woodthorpe | 774 yd | |
| Duffy's Cafe Tea Room Ltd | 75 Somersby Road, Woodthorpe | 861 yd | |
| Jeanie's Cafe Tea Room | 75 Somersby Road, Woodthorpe | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mapperley Plains Rec. & Social Club | Mapperley Plains Social Club, Plains Road | 363 yd | |
| Treetops Public House | 187 Plains Road, Woodthorpe | 463 yd | |
| Arrow | The Arrow, Gedling Road | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Post Mill Close, Wymondham | 900 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Nottingham) PLAINS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 404 yd |
| Mapperley Plains Sports And Social Club PLAINS ROAD | grass pitches | 421 yd |
| Mapperley Golf Club Plains Road | golf | 648 yd |
| Playfootball Nottingham Arnold School and Technology College Arnold School and Technology College Gedling Road | artificial grass pitch | 708 yd |
| Ernehale Junior School DERWENT CRESCENT | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Arnold Hill Academy GEDLING ROAD | grass pitches | 857 yd |
| Christ The King Catholic Voluntary Academy DARLTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Good Shepherd Primary Catholic Academy SOMERSBY ROAD | grass pitches | 940 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.