Firbeck Road, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 8BB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG5 8BB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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	50.7%	52%	1.3%	51.0%	1.0%
Male	49.3%	48%	-1.3%	49.0%	-1.0%

Partnership Status

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	35.9%	39.2%	3.3%	37.9%	1.3%
Married: Opposite sex	35.9%	41.2%	5.3%	44.2%	-3.0%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	3.9%	1.9%	-2.0%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	8.9%	12.7%	3.8%	9.1%	3.6%
Widowed	15.4%	4.6%	-10.8%	6.1%	-1.5%

Health

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	43.3%	41%	-2.3%	48.4%	-7.4%
Good health	30.9%	37.7%	6.8%	33.6%	4.1%
Fair health	18.3%	15.6%	-2.7%	12.7%	2.9%
Bad health	6.6%	4.8%	-1.8%	4.0%	0.8%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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 21.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	30.1%	21.2%	-8.9%	18.2%	3.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.2%	12.3%	-3.9%	9.6%	2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12%	15.4%	3.4%	13.4%	2.0%
Apprenticeship	2.3%	6.2%	3.9%	5.3%	0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	17.4%	21.9%	4.5%	16.9%	5.0%
Degree or Similar	15.1%	21.2%	6.1%	33.8%	-12.6%
Other	6.9%	1.9%	-5.0%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.7% 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)
Chinese	0%	2.1%	2.1%	0.7%	1.4%
Pakistani	0%	1.8%	1.8%	2.7%	-0.9%
Other Asian	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	1.8%	1.8%	2.5%	-0.7%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	1.5%	0.9%	1.0%	0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.4%	0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.7%	0.9%	-0.8%	0.9%	0.0%
Mixed Other	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	94.8%	90.7%	-4.1%	81.4%	9.3%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.1% 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	93.1%	90.1%	-3.0%	83.2%	6.9%
European Union	2.9%	1.2%	-1.7%	6.1%	-4.9%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	1.7%	3%	1.3%	2.7%	0.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	3.6%	3.0%	5.6%	-2.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	1.3%	-0.4%
Oceania	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.1%	89.6%	-3.5%	83.2%	6.4%
10+ Years	0.3%	7.2%	6.9%	9.8%	-2.6%
5-10 Years	0.9%	3.3%	2.4%	2.9%	0.4%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	5.4%	0%	-5.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.6%	76.7%	-3.1%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
South and Eastern Africa	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Eastern Asia	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Southern Asia	1.8%	1.2%	0.6%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	20.4%	13.5%	6.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	64%	37.2%	26.8%
Christian	30.2%	46.2%	-16.0%
Muslim	2.1%	6.5%	-4.4%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is Firbeck Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Firbeck Road was 46.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.2% lower than the Coppice average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Firbeck Road has the 29th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Coppice and the 170th highest crime rate of 388 local areas in Gedling .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,000

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in NG5 8BB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Firbeck Road are based on 15 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Gedling.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Firbeck Road, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 8BB

Estimated Average Property Prices for NG5 8BB

Average Price
£166,462

Semi-Detached
£232,020

Terraced
£144,609

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Firbeck Road

Average Price
£180,859

Semi-Detached
£190,544

Terraced
£174,401

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Firbeck Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Firbeck Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£88,000	2025-08-18	£89,639
10 Firbeck Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£85,000	2021-05-17	£102,020
3 Firbeck Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,250	2019-07-02	£232,020
3 Firbeck Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£157,500	2019-06-28	£221,738
8 Firbeck Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£87,500	2015-06-15	£150,727

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NG5 8BB

Employment

NG5 8BB 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	91
Part-Time Employee	45
Retired	42
Self-Employed	20
Looking after home or family	17
Student (economically inactive)	15
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Unemployed	9
Other	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Human health and social work activities	20
Education	14
Transport and storage	10
Manufacturing	9
Construction	8
Other	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Information and communication	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pinewood Infant and Nursery School Pinewood Avenue , Arnold NG5 8BU	4out of 4	298 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Killisick Junior School Killisick Road , Arnold NG5 8BY	3out of 4	330 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Killisick Junior School Killisick Road , Arnold NG5 8BY	- not rated	330 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Robert Mellors Primary Academy Bonington Drive , Arnold NG5 7EX	3out of 4	641 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Robert Mellors Primary and Nursery School Bonington Drive , Arnold NG5 7EX	- not rated	641 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Christ The King School Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ	- not rated	904 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Christ The King Voluntary Academy Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ	3out of 4	904 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Redhill School Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX	- not rated	1,094 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Redhill Academy Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX	4out of 4	1,094 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Arnold Hill School and Technology College Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ	- not rated	1,185 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Arnold and Carlton College Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR	- not rated	3,080 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT	- not rated	3,974 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Derrymount School Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN	- not rated	1,008 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Endeavour Academy Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN	1out of 4	1,069 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Daybrook Learning Centre Sherbrook Road , Daybrook NG5 6AT	- not rated	2,157 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Coteswood House School 19 Thackerays Lane , Woodthorpe NG5 4HT	- not rated	2,227 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hazel Hurst School Mapperley Ltd 400 Westdale Lane , Mapperley NG3 6DG	- not rated	2,790 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kavi Char	6 Beechwood Road, Arnold	95 yd
Rolleston Fish Bar	56 Rolleston Drive, Arnold	697 yd
Sully's Bistro Cafe & Bar	84 Front Street, Arnold	905 yd
Buraans	107 High Street, Arnold	979 yd
Santorini Gyro Bar And Greek Cuisine	70B Front Street, Arnold	980 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Longbow	Calverton Road, Arnold	779 yd
Major Oak	79 Rolleston Drive, Arnold	781 yd
Robin Hood And Little John	Church Street, Arnold	852 yd
The Organ Grinder	133 Front Street, Arnold	866 yd
Cross Keys	74 Front Street, Arnold	939 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
GoodFillas	112 Coppice Road, Arnold	284 yd
Pizza Exchange	68 Rolleston Drive, Arnold	697 yd
Tang's Chinese Takeaway	70 Rolleston Drive, Arnold	697 yd
The Curry Pot	58 Rolleston Drive, Arnold	697 yd
Pizza Rozza	4 Coppice Road, Arnold	719 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
CO-OP	Co-op, 110 Coppice Road	284 yd
Spar Arnold	89 Coppice Road, Arnold	328 yd
QUICK STOP INT LTD	126 Front Street, Arnold	841 yd
Asda	Asda Stores Ltd, 111 - 127 Front Street	866 yd
Arnold Continental Supermarket Ltd	72 Front Street, Arnold	939 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Killisick Recreation Ground Killisick Road	grass pitches	248 yd
Killisick Junior School KILLISICK ROAD	grass pitches	332 yd
Robert Mellors School BONINGTON DRIVE	grass pitches	643 yd
Richard Bonnington Primary & Nursery School Calverton Road	grass pitches	833 yd
Arnold Leisure Centre FRONT STREET	swimming pool	893 yd
Christ The King Catholic Voluntary Academy DARLTON DRIVE	grass pitches	906 yd
Church Lane Recreation Ground Church Lane	grass pitches	934 yd
Derrymount School CHURCHMOOR LANE		1,067 yd
King George V Recreation Ground Hallams Lane	grass pitches	1,088 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	140 Mbit/s
Average download speed	206.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	23.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.