Cross Street is in Arnold, Nottingham and in Gedling district. NG5 7BH 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 Cross Street, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 7BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 7BG, NG5 7BN, NG5 7BJ, NG5 7BE, NG5 7BL, NG5 7BP, NG5 7DS, NG5 7AJ, NG5 8GS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG5 7BH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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% | 52.4% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 46.8% | 47.6% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NG5 7BH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44% 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 | 20.1% | 44% | 23.9% | 37.9% | 6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.6% | 22% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -22.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 24.7% | 19.1% | -5.6% | 9.1% | 10.0% |
| Widowed | 23.4% | 12.8% | -10.6% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (49%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 13.5% | 24.8% | 11.3% | 48.4% | -23.6% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 24.2% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -9.4% |
| Fair health | 38.5% | 30.9% | -7.6% | 12.7% | 18.2% |
| Bad health | 14.7% | 15.4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 11.4% |
| Very bad health | 5.1% | 4.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
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.
In the area around NG5 7BH this area, 34.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 58.4% | 34.5% | -23.9% | 18.2% | 16.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 14.4% | 5.3% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 12.2% | 3.8% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.5% | 11.5% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 18% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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 | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.8% | 95.9% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 96.8% | 97.3% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| 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 | 96.2% | 97.3% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Lithuania | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 22.4% | 13.5% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Street was 197.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 295.2% higher than the Coppice average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cross Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Coppice and the 18th highest crime rate of 388 local areas in Gedling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Cross Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2024-10-11 | £178,829 |
| 65 Cross Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-06-06 | £194,843 |
| 65 Cross Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2019-01-25 | £179,536 |
| 63 Cross Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2014-09-17 | £173,720 |
| 51 Cross Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2012-10-05 | £165,066 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NG5 7BH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 47 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Full-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Education | 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 | 165 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Mill Primary and Nursery School Cross Street , Arnold NG5 7AX | - not rated | 165 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Mellors Primary Academy Bonington Drive , Arnold NG5 7EX | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Mellors Primary and Nursery School Bonington Drive , Arnold NG5 7EX | - not rated | 734 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold View Primary School Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NW | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 277 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill Academy Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX | 4out of 4 | 277 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill School and Technology College Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | - not rated | 1,466 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 | 2,923 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold and Carlton College Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR | - not rated | 3,495 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 5,416 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 | 768 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derrymount School Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN | - not rated | 833 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Daybrook Learning Centre Sherbrook Road , Daybrook NG5 6AT | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coteswood House School 19 Thackerays Lane , Woodthorpe NG5 4HT | - not rated | 1,697 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , Bestwood NG5 5SL | - not rated | 2,083 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 | 156 yd | |
| Sprinters Premier Steakhouse | 83 High Street, Arnold | 218 yd | |
| Sully's Bistro Cafe & Bar | 84 Front Street, Arnold | 420 yd | |
| Santorini Gyro Bar And Greek Cuisine | 70B Front Street, Arnold | 472 yd | |
| Birds The Confectioners | Birds, 29 Front Street | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balfour Conservative Club | 117 High Street, Arnold | 156 yd | |
| Arnold Labour Club | Arnold Labour Party Club, 79 High Street | 218 yd | |
| Robin Hood And Little John | Church Street, Arnold | 283 yd | |
| The Organ Grinder | 133 Front Street, Arnold | 309 yd | |
| The Eagles Corner | 91 Front Street, Arnold | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Fish Bar | 97 High Street, Arnold | 218 yd | |
| Arnold Grill | 157 Front Street, Arnold | 309 yd | |
| Blue Circle Fish Bar | Blue Circle, 141 Front Street | 309 yd | |
| Golden Wok | 148 Front Street, Arnold | 350 yd | |
| Papa Johns | PAPA JOHNS, 6 Croft Road | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, 111 - 127 Front Street | 309 yd | |
| QUICK STOP INT LTD | 126 Front Street, Arnold | 355 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Iceland, 77 Front Street | 411 yd | |
| Arnold Continental Supermarket Ltd | 72 Front Street, Arnold | 457 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Sir John Robinson Way | 736 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arnold Mill Primary School CROSS STREET | grass pitches | 184 yd |
| Redhill Leisure Centre REDHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 213 yd |
| Arnold Leisure Centre FRONT STREET | swimming pool | 231 yd |
| Church Lane Recreation Ground Church Lane | grass pitches | 631 yd |
| King George V Recreation Ground Hallams Lane | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Robert Mellors School BONINGTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Derrymount School CHURCHMOOR LANE | 766 yd | |
| Richard Bonnington Primary & Nursery School Calverton Road | grass pitches | 853 yd |
| Nottingham Road Recreation Ground Nottingham Road | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Arnbrook Primary School Bestwood Lodge Drive | grass pitches | 933 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 | 70.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.