Blakeney Walk is in Arnold, Nottingham and in Gedling district. NG5 6SF 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 Blakeney Walk, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 6SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 6SG, NG5 6SJ, NG5 6SH, NG5 6SW, NG5 6PJ, NG5 6QE, NG5 4ND, NG5 6PX, NG5 4NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG5 6SF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55% | 50.6% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 45% | 49.4% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 6SF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.9% 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 | 28.3% | 29% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.4% | 59.9% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 15.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 4.2% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 55.3% | 55% | -0.3% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 31.1% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 10.2% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 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.
In the area around NG5 6SF this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.6% | 8.8% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 8.4% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 16.4% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.1% | 15.3% | -2.8% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.7% | 46.6% | 15.9% | 33.8% | 12.8% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 4.6% | 4.1% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 86.3% | 82.8% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 92.7% | 92.9% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 4% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 92.9% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.6% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 76.7% | 14.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 33.2% | 46.2% | -13.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Sikh | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blakeney Walk was 10.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.2% lower than the Ernehale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Blakeney Walk has the 9th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Ernehale and the 34th lowest crime rate of 385 local areas in Gedling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.8%.

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 Blakeney Walk, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2019-11-29 | £143,583 |
| 2 Blakeney Walk, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2016-06-24 | £185,633 |
| 10 Blakeney Walk, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2012-03-19 | £190,364 |
| 3 Blakeney Walk, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2011-08-17 | £157,293 |
| 5 Blakeney Walk, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £94,450 | 2006-12-01 | £167,449 |
NG5 6SF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NG5 6SF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodthorpe Infant School Arno Vale Road , Woodthorpe NG5 4JG | 4out of 4 | 158 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arno Vale Junior School Saville Road , Woodthorpe NG5 4JF | 3out of 4 | 299 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold Somersby Road , Woodthorpe NG5 4LT | 3out of 4 | 347 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernehale Junior School Derwent Crescent , Gedling Road NG5 6TA | 3out of 4 | 440 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernehale Infant School Derwent Crescent , Gedling Road NG5 6TA | 4out of 4 | 450 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 | 589 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Voluntary Academy Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill Academy Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX | 4out of 4 | 1,791 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | - not rated | 2,138 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Academy Coningswath Road , Carlton NG4 3SH | 3out of 4 | 2,817 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 5,254 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 | 4,759 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 | 1,942 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derrymount School Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN | 3out of 4 | 2,210 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 2,228 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Home Education PRU Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE | 2out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorneywood Education Base The Wells Road , NG3 3AL | - not rated | 3,003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanie's Cafe Tea Room | 75 Somersby Road, Woodthorpe | 302 yd | |
| Duffy's Cafe Tea Room Ltd | 75 Somersby Road, Woodthorpe | 405 yd | |
| Kalimera | 109 Plains Road, Woodthorpe | 876 yd | |
| Mapperley Golf Club Half Way House | Mapperley Golf Club, Central Avenue | 967 yd | |
| Rolleston Fish Bar | 56 Rolleston Drive, Arnold | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrow | The Arrow, Gedling Road | 469 yd | |
| Treetops Public House | 187 Plains Road, Woodthorpe | 813 yd | |
| Major Oak | 79 Rolleston Drive, Arnold | 872 yd | |
| Mapperley Plains Rec. & Social Club | Mapperley Plains Social Club, Plains Road | 1,035 yd | |
| Greyhound Inn | The Greyhound, 133 Nottingham Road | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Exchange | 68 Rolleston Drive, Arnold | 976 yd | |
| Tang's Chinese Takeaway | 70 Rolleston Drive, Arnold | 976 yd | |
| The Curry Pot | 58 Rolleston Drive, Arnold | 976 yd | |
| Kaiseki | 90 Nottingham Road, Arnold | 1,036 yd | |
| Ohannes Burger | 94 Nottingham Road, Arnold | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Post Mill Close, Wymondham | 375 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Sir John Robinson Way | 1,057 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Primary Catholic Academy SOMERSBY ROAD | grass pitches | 186 yd |
| Ernehale Junior School DERWENT CRESCENT | grass pitches | 362 yd |
| Arnold Hill Academy GEDLING ROAD | grass pitches | 532 yd |
| Playfootball Nottingham Arnold School and Technology College Arnold School and Technology College Gedling Road | artificial grass pitch | 878 yd |
| King George V Recreation Ground Hallams Lane | grass pitches | 941 yd |
| Nottingham Road Recreation Ground Nottingham Road | grass pitches | 955 yd |
| Mapperley Plains Sports And Social Club PLAINS ROAD | grass pitches | 956 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Nottingham) PLAINS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 987 yd |
| Thackerays Lane Thackerys Lane | grass pitches | 1,048 yd |
| Christ The King Catholic Voluntary Academy DARLTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 86.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 261.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.