Acton Road is in Arnold, Nottingham and in Gedling district. NG5 7AB is located in the Daybrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gedling. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Acton Road, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 7AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 7AD, NG5 7AS, NG5 6GP, NG5 6GQ, NG5 7AQ, NG5 6GW, NG5 6GT, NG5 7AR, NG5 6GS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG5 7AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 50.2% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 45.1% | 49.8% | 4.7% | 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 | 41% | 42% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.6% | 37% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -7.2% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 12.8% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 5% | -4.8% | 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 | 38.7% | 41.9% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 38.6% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 14.6% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 30.7% | 16.9% | -13.8% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 13.2% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 12.8% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 15.5% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 34.2% | 15.2% | 33.8% | 0.4% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.8% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.3% | 88.8% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 92.1% | 95.1% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 95.1% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acton Road was 59.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.4% lower than the Daybrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Acton Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Daybrook and the 122nd highest crime rate of 388 local areas in Gedling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Acton Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-03-21 | £213,493 |
| 47 Acton Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-02-21 | £187,207 |
| 27 Acton Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £154,500 | 2022-03-31 | £174,148 |
| 9 Acton Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2021-11-26 | £316,360 |
| 79 Acton Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2021-11-19 | £194,079 |
NG5 7AB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 5,311 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Mill Primary and Nursery School Cross Street , Arnold NG5 7AX | 3out of 4 | 325 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Mill Primary and Nursery School Cross Street , Arnold NG5 7AX | - not rated | 325 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnbrook Primary School Bestwood Lodge Drive , Arnold NG5 8NE | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnbrook Primary School Bestwood Lodge Drive , Arnold NG5 8NE | - not rated | 530 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundwood Junior School Bestwood Lodge Drive , Arnold NG5 8NE | - not rated | 737 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redhill School Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX | - not rated | 719 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill Academy Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX | 4out of 4 | 719 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill School and Technology College Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | - not rated | 1,467 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | - not rated | 1,467 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | - not rated | 1,467 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 2,498 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold and Carlton College Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR | - not rated | 3,396 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 4,989 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daybrook Learning Centre Sherbrook Road , Daybrook NG5 6AT | - not rated | 834 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN | 1out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derrymount School Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coteswood House School 19 Thackerays Lane , Woodthorpe NG5 4HT | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , Bestwood NG5 5SL | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birds The Confectioners | Birds, 29 Front Street | 470 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa, 59 Front Street | 470 yd | |
| Sprinters Premier Steakhouse | 83 High Street, Arnold | 485 yd | |
| Cocos Cafe Kitchen | 32 Front Street, Arnold | 487 yd | |
| Refresh | 4 Market Place, Arnold | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Ex Service Club | Arnold And District Ex-Serv, Clinton Street | 80 yd | |
| Arnold & District Liberal Club | Arnold And District Liberal Club, 1 West Street | 293 yd | |
| Arnold & Dist. Leg Vic Club | Arnold And District Victory Club, Church Drive East | 371 yd | |
| Greyhound Inn | The Greyhound, 133 Nottingham Road | 413 yd | |
| Bostons | 45 Front Street, Arnold | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Licious | 163 Nottingham Road, Arnold | 399 yd | |
| Ohannes Burger | 94 Nottingham Road, Arnold | 426 yd | |
| Kaiseki | 90 Nottingham Road, Arnold | 431 yd | |
| Papa Johns | PAPA JOHNS, 6 Croft Road | 467 yd | |
| Midland Kebab | 19 Front Street, Arnold | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Sir John Robinson Way | 413 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Iceland, 77 Front Street | 525 yd | |
| Arnold Continental Supermarket Ltd | 72 Front Street, Arnold | 584 yd | |
| Aldi | 97 Mansfield Road, Daybrook | 619 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, 111 - 127 Front Street | 620 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arnold Mill Primary School CROSS STREET | grass pitches | 284 yd |
| Nottingham Road Recreation Ground Nottingham Road | grass pitches | 544 yd |
| Arnbrook Primary School Bestwood Lodge Drive | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Daytona Salon (Closed) Mansfield Road | health and fitness suite | 603 yd |
| Arnold Leisure Centre FRONT STREET | swimming pool | 634 yd |
| King George V Recreation Ground Hallams Lane | grass pitches | 634 yd |
| Redhill Leisure Centre REDHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 637 yd |
| Robert Mellors School BONINGTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 941 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 | 163.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.