Sandfield Road is in Arnold, Nottingham and in Gedling district. NG5 6QJ 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 Sandfield Road, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 6QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 6TB, NG5 6QF, NG5 6SE, NG5 6QH, NG5 6PT, NG5 6QG, NG5 6PR, NG5 6SY, NG5 6PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG5 6QJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.7% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.3% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 33.9% | 33.5% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 45.3% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 11.7% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 6.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.9% | 46.1% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 35% | 34.8% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 14.1% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 4.7% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 23.1% | 17.1% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 10.8% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 11.7% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.7% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 20.9% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.5% | 32.6% | 0.1% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 91.2% | 89.8% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 95% | 93.7% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 93.7% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.5% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandfield Road was 73.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.3% higher than the Coppice average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandfield Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Coppice and the 90th highest crime rate of 385 local areas in Gedling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Sandfield Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2025-05-02 | £380,000 |
| 84 Sandfield Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-09-08 | £336,965 |
| 64 Sandfield Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2021-06-30 | £308,874 |
| 96 Sandfield Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2019-11-20 | £512,795 |
| 98 Sandfield Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2019-05-24 | £254,572 |
NG5 6QJ 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold View Primary School Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NW | 3out of 4 | 308 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodthorpe Infant School Arno Vale Road , Woodthorpe NG5 4JG | 4out of 4 | 509 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernehale Junior School Derwent Crescent , Gedling Road NG5 6TA | 3out of 4 | 532 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arno Vale Junior School Saville Road , Woodthorpe NG5 4JF | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernehale Infant School Derwent Crescent , Gedling Road NG5 6TA | 4out of 4 | 611 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 515 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Voluntary Academy Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill Academy Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX | 4out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | - not rated | 2,597 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Academy Coningswath Road , Carlton NG4 3SH | 3out of 4 | 3,245 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,231 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrymount School Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN | 3out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 2,214 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Digby School 61 Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DS | 3out of 4 | 2,330 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Home Education PRU Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE | 2out of 4 | 2,497 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorneywood Education Base The Wells Road , NG3 3AL | - not rated | 3,479 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolleston Fish Bar | 56 Rolleston Drive, Arnold | 610 yd | |
| Refresh | 4 Market Place, Arnold | 630 yd | |
| Cocos Cafe Kitchen | 32 Front Street, Arnold | 652 yd | |
| Birds The Confectioners | Birds, 29 Front Street | 690 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa, 59 Front Street | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrow | The Arrow, Gedling Road | 373 yd | |
| Major Oak | 79 Rolleston Drive, Arnold | 471 yd | |
| Bostons | 45 Front Street, Arnold | 690 yd | |
| Cross Keys | 74 Front Street, Arnold | 728 yd | |
| Greyhound Inn | The Greyhound, 133 Nottingham Road | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Exchange | 68 Rolleston Drive, Arnold | 610 yd | |
| Tang's Chinese Takeaway | 70 Rolleston Drive, Arnold | 610 yd | |
| The Curry Pot | 58 Rolleston Drive, Arnold | 610 yd | |
| Kaiseki | 90 Nottingham Road, Arnold | 672 yd | |
| Ohannes Burger | 94 Nottingham Road, Arnold | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Post Mill Close, Wymondham | 313 yd | |
| Arnold Continental Supermarket Ltd | 72 Front Street, Arnold | 728 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Sir John Robinson Way | 750 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Iceland, 77 Front Street | 766 yd | |
| QUICK STOP INT LTD | 126 Front Street, Arnold | 897 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arnold Hill Academy GEDLING ROAD | grass pitches | 397 yd |
| Ernehale Junior School DERWENT CRESCENT | grass pitches | 416 yd |
| King George V Recreation Ground Hallams Lane | grass pitches | 503 yd |
| Good Shepherd Primary Catholic Academy SOMERSBY ROAD | grass pitches | 661 yd |
| Robert Mellors School BONINGTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Nottingham Road Recreation Ground Nottingham Road | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Playfootball Nottingham Arnold School and Technology College Arnold School and Technology College Gedling Road | artificial grass pitch | 772 yd |
| Christ The King Catholic Voluntary Academy DARLTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 873 yd |
| Daytona Salon (Closed) Mansfield Road | health and fitness suite | 1,063 yd |
| Arnold Leisure Centre FRONT STREET | swimming pool | 1,072 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 | 202.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.