Astle Court is in Arnold, Nottingham and in Gedling district. NG5 6RU 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 Astle Court, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 6RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 6QY, NG5 6SA, NG3 5RP, NG5 6QZ, NG5 6RW, NG3 5RB, NG5 6QW, NG5 6QX, NG5 6RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG5 6RU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 53% | 52.7% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 47% | 47.3% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 6RU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% 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 | 26.5% | 31.7% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.5% | 53.8% | -6.7% | 44.2% | 9.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 6.9% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 3% | 6% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 49.4% | 53.4% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 30.7% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 12% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 13.5% | 13.9% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 7.4% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 15.7% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.8% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 16.3% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 37.8% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.1% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 11.8% | 11.6% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 8.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 77.3% | 74.1% | -3.2% | 81.4% | -7.3% |
| Other | 0.2% | 4.4% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 87.8% 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 | 85.5% | 87.8% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 6.8% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.3% | 88% | 2.7% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 10.9% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 0.4% | -10.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93% | 76.7% | 16.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 10.1% | 0.9% | 9.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Astle Court was 21.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.6% lower than the Coppice average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Astle Court has the 17th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Coppice and the 98th lowest crime rate of 387 local areas in Gedling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Astle Court, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2025-07-04 | £268,954 |
| 3 Astle Court, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-09-15 | £260,936 |
| 9 Astle Court, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2021-02-18 | £235,523 |
| 19 Astle Court, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2016-03-24 | £299,712 |
| 15 Astle Court, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2012-09-07 | £387,121 |
NG5 6RU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 168 |
| Retired | 112 |
| Part-Time Employee | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Education | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 5,468 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coppice Farm Primary School Laver Close , Arnold NG5 7LS | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernehale Infant School Derwent Crescent , Gedling Road NG5 6TA | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernehale Junior School Derwent Crescent , Gedling Road NG5 6TA | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernehale Junior School Derwent Crescent , Gedling Road NG5 6TA | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernehale Infant School Derwent Crescent , Gedling Road NG5 6TA | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King School Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ | - not rated | 564 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Voluntary Academy Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill School and Technology College Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | - not rated | 929 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | - not rated | 929 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | - not rated | 929 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 | 1,811 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 4,492 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 | 5,054 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Hurst School Mapperley Ltd 400 Westdale Lane , Mapperley NG3 6DG | - not rated | 1,788 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Digby School 61 Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DS | 4out of 4 | 1,796 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coteswood House School 19 Thackerays Lane , Woodthorpe NG5 4HT | - not rated | 2,235 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derrymount School Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN | - not rated | 2,379 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN | 1out of 4 | 2,425 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur's Eatery | Brookfields Garden Centre, Mapperley Plains | 860 yd | |
| Rolleston Fish Bar | 56 Rolleston Drive, Arnold | 977 yd | |
| Nuffield Health | Nuffield Health Wellbeing Centre, Plains Road | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrow | The Arrow, Gedling Road | 970 yd | |
| Mapperley Plains Rec. & Social Club | Mapperley Plains Social Club, Plains Road | 1,041 yd | |
| Major Oak | 79 Rolleston Drive, Arnold | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Exchange | 68 Rolleston Drive, Arnold | 977 yd | |
| Tang's Chinese Takeaway | 70 Rolleston Drive, Arnold | 977 yd | |
| The Curry Pot | 58 Rolleston Drive, Arnold | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Post Mill Close, Wymondham | 1,066 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Playfootball Nottingham Arnold School and Technology College Arnold School and Technology College Gedling Road | artificial grass pitch | 548 yd |
| Christ The King Catholic Voluntary Academy DARLTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Arnold Hill Academy GEDLING ROAD | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Ernehale Junior School DERWENT CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,014 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Nottingham) PLAINS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,086 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 | 165.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.