Overstrand Close is in Arnold, Nottingham and in Gedling district. NG5 6PT 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 Overstrand Close, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 6PT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 6TB, NG5 6QJ, NG5 6PR, NG5 6PS, NG5 6QD, NG5 6PY, NG5 6SE, NG5 6QF, NG5 6PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG5 6PT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 51.8% | -3.5% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 44.7% | 48.2% | 3.5% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 25% | 31.9% | 6.9% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.7% | 49.2% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 9.9% | -4.5% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 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 | 38.3% | 42% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 44.7% | 37.6% | -7.1% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 15% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 13.8% | 14.2% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 10.5% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 12.1% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 16.8% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 37.9% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% 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 | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 94.7% | 90.2% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 94.2% | 94.2% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 94.2% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Overstrand Close was 20.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.3% lower than the Ernehale average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Overstrand Close has the 16th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Ernehale and the 95th lowest crime rate of 388 local areas in Gedling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Overstrand Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-09-19 | £305,075 |
| 12 Overstrand Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2017-08-25 | £419,802 |
| 17 Overstrand Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2016-10-12 | £432,920 |
| 3 Overstrand Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2016-06-28 | £404,674 |
| 7 Overstrand Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2016-06-02 | £388,804 |
NG5 6PT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 6PT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 4,952 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 5,041 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodthorpe Infant School Arno Vale Road , Woodthorpe NG5 4JG | - not rated | 379 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernehale Junior School Derwent Crescent , Gedling Road NG5 6TA | 3out of 4 | 408 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernehale Junior School Derwent Crescent , Gedling Road NG5 6TA | - not rated | 408 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernehale Infant School Derwent Crescent , Gedling Road NG5 6TA | - not rated | 408 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold View Primary School Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NW | 3out of 4 | 465 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 | 449 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | - not rated | 449 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | - not rated | 449 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King School Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ | - not rated | 966 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Voluntary Academy Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,267 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 3,115 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,064 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coteswood House School 19 Thackerays Lane , Woodthorpe NG5 4HT | - not rated | 943 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Daybrook Learning Centre Sherbrook Road , Daybrook NG5 6AT | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Hurst School Mapperley Ltd 400 Westdale Lane , Mapperley NG3 6DG | - not rated | 1,704 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN | 1out of 4 | 1,881 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derrymount School Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN | - not rated | 1,896 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanie's Cafe Tea Room | 75 Somersby Road, Woodthorpe | 669 yd | |
| Refresh | 4 Market Place, Arnold | 702 yd | |
| Cocos Cafe Kitchen | 32 Front Street, Arnold | 717 yd | |
| Rolleston Fish Bar | 56 Rolleston Drive, Arnold | 735 yd | |
| Birds The Confectioners | Birds, 29 Front Street | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrow | The Arrow, Gedling Road | 408 yd | |
| Major Oak | 79 Rolleston Drive, Arnold | 600 yd | |
| Greyhound Inn | The Greyhound, 133 Nottingham Road | 756 yd | |
| Bostons | 45 Front Street, Arnold | 759 yd | |
| Cross Keys | 74 Front Street, Arnold | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiseki | 90 Nottingham Road, Arnold | 703 yd | |
| Ohannes Burger | 94 Nottingham Road, Arnold | 709 yd | |
| Pizza Exchange | 68 Rolleston Drive, Arnold | 735 yd | |
| Tang's Chinese Takeaway | 70 Rolleston Drive, Arnold | 735 yd | |
| The Curry Pot | 58 Rolleston Drive, Arnold | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Post Mill Close, Wymondham | 321 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Sir John Robinson Way | 756 yd | |
| Arnold Continental Supermarket Ltd | 72 Front Street, Arnold | 821 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Iceland, 77 Front Street | 852 yd | |
| QUICK STOP INT LTD | 126 Front Street, Arnold | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ernehale Junior School DERWENT CRESCENT | grass pitches | 407 yd |
| Arnold Hill Academy GEDLING ROAD | grass pitches | 449 yd |
| Good Shepherd Primary Catholic Academy SOMERSBY ROAD | grass pitches | 553 yd |
| King George V Recreation Ground Hallams Lane | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Nottingham Road Recreation Ground Nottingham Road | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| Robert Mellors School BONINGTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 796 yd |
| Playfootball Nottingham Arnold School and Technology College Arnold School and Technology College Gedling Road | artificial grass pitch | 839 yd |
| Christ The King Catholic Voluntary Academy DARLTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 966 yd |
| Thackerays Lane Thackerys Lane | grass pitches | 1,015 yd |
| Daytona Salon (Closed) Mansfield Road | health and fitness suite | 1,023 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.