Wembley Road is in Arnold, Nottingham and in Gedling district. NG5 6RQ 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 Wembley Road, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 6RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 6RJ, NG5 6RR, NG5 6RB, NG5 6RL, NG5 6RT, NG5 6RG, NG5 6RD, NG5 6RH, NG5 6QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG5 6RQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NG5 6RQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25% | 27.1% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.9% | 53.4% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 9.2% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 11.2% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 7.2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 38.8% | 44.3% | 5.5% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 44.6% | 34.7% | -9.9% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 18.3% | 5.5% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 24.6% | 20.4% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 12% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 13.2% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 22.8% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.8% | 24.8% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.4% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 4.3% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.7% | 88.7% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 94.2% | 93.3% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 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 | 93.6% | 93.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wembley Road was 13.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.6% lower than the Coppice average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wembley Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Coppice and the 59th lowest crime rate of 385 local areas in Gedling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Wembley Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2019-12-12 | £276,680 |
| 29 Wembley Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2016-08-05 | £263,318 |
| 49 Wembley Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2008-05-09 | £254,946 |
| 39 Wembley Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,500 | 2006-11-30 | £249,605 |
| 29 Wembley Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,950 | 2005-05-05 | £251,527 |
NG5 6RQ 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 6RQ 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernehale Infant School Derwent Crescent , Gedling Road NG5 6TA | 4out of 4 | 595 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernehale Junior School Derwent Crescent , Gedling Road NG5 6TA | 3out of 4 | 642 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Farm Primary School Laver Close , Arnold NG5 7LS | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold Somersby Road , Woodthorpe NG5 4LT | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School Central Avenue , Mapperley NG3 5LD | 3out of 4 | 930 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Voluntary Academy Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | 2out of 4 | 643 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill Academy Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX | 4out of 4 | 2,245 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Academy Coningswath Road , Carlton NG4 3SH | 3out of 4 | 2,482 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | - not rated | 2,622 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 4,711 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 | 1,497 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derrymount School Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN | 3out of 4 | 2,447 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorneywood Education Base The Wells Road , NG3 3AL | - not rated | 3,179 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hospital and Home Education PRU Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE | 2out of 4 | 3,209 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 3,260 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 | 613 yd | |
| Mapperley Golf Club Half Way House | Mapperley Golf Club, Central Avenue | 944 yd | |
| Duffy's Cafe Tea Room Ltd | 75 Somersby Road, Woodthorpe | 994 yd | |
| Kalimera | 109 Plains Road, Woodthorpe | 997 yd | |
| Jeanie's Cafe Tea Room | 75 Somersby Road, Woodthorpe | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mapperley Plains Rec. & Social Club | Mapperley Plains Social Club, Plains Road | 613 yd | |
| Treetops Public House | 187 Plains Road, Woodthorpe | 683 yd | |
| Arrow | The Arrow, Gedling Road | 776 yd | |
| Major Oak | 79 Rolleston Drive, Arnold | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Exchange | 68 Rolleston Drive, Arnold | 1,029 yd | |
| Tang's Chinese Takeaway | 70 Rolleston Drive, Arnold | 1,029 yd | |
| The Curry Pot | 58 Rolleston Drive, Arnold | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Post Mill Close, Wymondham | 847 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Playfootball Nottingham Arnold School and Technology College Arnold School and Technology College Gedling Road | artificial grass pitch | 515 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Nottingham) PLAINS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 651 yd |
| Mapperley Plains Sports And Social Club PLAINS ROAD | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Christ The King Catholic Voluntary Academy DARLTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Arnold Hill Academy GEDLING ROAD | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Ernehale Junior School DERWENT CRESCENT | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Mapperley Golf Club Plains Road | golf | 898 yd |
| Good Shepherd Primary Catholic Academy SOMERSBY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,022 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.