Galway Road is in Arnold, Nottingham and in Gedling district. NG5 7AY is located in the Redhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gedling. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Galway Road, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 7AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 7BW, NG5 7BX, NG5 7BU, NG5 7HZ, NG5 7HY, NG5 7BB, NG5 7FN, NG5 7BT, NG5 8NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG5 7AY, 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 | 53.2% | 52.7% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 46.8% | 47.3% | 0.5% | 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 area around NG5 7AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.4% | 43.3% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 38.6% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 12% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 10% | 5.2% | -4.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.4% | 46.5% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 29% | -8.9% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 18.2% | 6.1% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.9% | 23.5% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 10.3% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 17.9% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 18.8% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.7% | 21.8% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 90% | 91.5% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 95% | 93.9% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 94.5% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56% | 37.2% | 18.8% |
| Christian | 35.6% | 46.2% | -10.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Galway Road was 50.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.2% higher than the Coppice average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Galway Road has the 27th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Coppice and the 148th highest crime rate of 388 local areas in Gedling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Galway Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-12-12 | £237,260 |
| 16 Galway Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-11-28 | £224,784 |
| 8 Galway Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2024-07-12 | £238,562 |
| 29 Galway Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,650 | 2024-05-14 | £138,093 |
| 33 Galway Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £239,000 | 2023-02-10 | £248,570 |
NG5 7AY 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 198 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Mill Primary and Nursery School Cross Street , Arnold NG5 7AX | - not rated | 198 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnbrook Primary School Bestwood Lodge Drive , Arnold NG5 8NE | 3out of 4 | 554 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnbrook Primary School Bestwood Lodge Drive , Arnold NG5 8NE | - not rated | 554 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundwood Junior School Bestwood Lodge Drive , Arnold NG5 8NE | - not rated | 583 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 | 502 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill Academy Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX | 4out of 4 | 502 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill School and Technology College Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | - not rated | 1,684 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | - not rated | 1,684 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | - not rated | 1,684 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 | 2,600 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold and Carlton College Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR | - not rated | 3,665 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 5,091 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavour Academy Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN | 1out of 4 | 980 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derrymount School Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Daybrook Learning Centre Sherbrook Road , Daybrook NG5 6AT | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coteswood House School 19 Thackerays Lane , Woodthorpe NG5 4HT | - not rated | 1,635 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , Bestwood NG5 5SL | - not rated | 1,773 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buraans | 107 High Street, Arnold | 492 yd | |
| Sprinters Premier Steakhouse | 83 High Street, Arnold | 503 yd | |
| Bestwood Lodge Hotel | Bestwood Lodge Drive, Bestwood | 584 yd | |
| Birds The Confectioners | Birds, 29 Front Street | 662 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa, 59 Front Street | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Ex Service Club | Arnold And District Ex-Serv, Clinton Street | 376 yd | |
| Balfour Conservative Club | 117 High Street, Arnold | 492 yd | |
| Arnold Labour Club | Arnold Labour Party Club, 79 High Street | 503 yd | |
| Arnold & District Liberal Club | Arnold And District Liberal Club, 1 West Street | 535 yd | |
| Robin Hood And Little John | Church Street, Arnold | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Fish Bar | 97 High Street, Arnold | 503 yd | |
| Papa Johns | PAPA JOHNS, 6 Croft Road | 579 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 2 Croft Road, Arnold | 585 yd | |
| Arnold Grill | 157 Front Street, Arnold | 629 yd | |
| Blue Circle Fish Bar | Blue Circle, 141 Front Street | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, 111 - 127 Front Street | 629 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Iceland, 77 Front Street | 644 yd | |
| QUICK STOP INT LTD | 126 Front Street, Arnold | 669 yd | |
| Arnold Continental Supermarket Ltd | 72 Front Street, Arnold | 703 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Sir John Robinson Way | 721 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arnold Mill Primary School CROSS STREET | grass pitches | 261 yd |
| Redhill Leisure Centre REDHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 416 yd |
| Arnold Leisure Centre FRONT STREET | swimming pool | 576 yd |
| Arnbrook Primary School Bestwood Lodge Drive | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| King George V Recreation Ground Hallams Lane | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| Nottingham Road Recreation Ground Nottingham Road | grass pitches | 857 yd |
| Church Lane Recreation Ground Church Lane | grass pitches | 885 yd |
| Daytona Salon (Closed) Mansfield Road | health and fitness suite | 900 yd |
| Derrymount School CHURCHMOOR LANE | 978 yd | |
| Robert Mellors School BONINGTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,035 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 | 133.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.