Cranston Avenue is in Arnold, Nottingham and in Gedling district. NG5 8DP 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 Cranston Avenue, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 8DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 8DX, NG5 8DY, NG5 8DR, NG5 8FE, NG5 8DQ, NG5 8DS, NG5 8HG, NG5 8FH, NG5 8HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG5 8DP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 49.5% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.5% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 30% | 35.7% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 47.1% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 8.6% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 7% | 5.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.4% | 42.2% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 35.7% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 15% | 15.2% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.8% | 19.5% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 11.3% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 13.6% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 9% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 21.3% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 22.6% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 94.4% | 91.7% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
In this area, 88.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.5% | 88.2% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 5% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 88.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 2.5% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.2% | 37.2% | 15.0% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cranston Avenue was 24.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.9% lower than the Coppice average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cranston Avenue has the 21st lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Coppice and the 120th lowest crime rate of 385 local areas in Gedling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Cranston Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £211,500 | 2025-03-28 | £211,500 |
| 11 Cranston Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-10-06 | £235,778 |
| 10 Cranston Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £296,000 | 2023-09-22 | £308,946 |
| 5 Cranston Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2016-12-16 | £294,580 |
| 11 Cranston Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2016-09-13 | £259,259 |
NG5 8DP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Bonington Primary and Nursery School Calverton Road , Arnold NG5 8FQ | - not rated | 440 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Mill Primary and Nursery School Cross Street , Arnold NG5 7AX | 4out of 4 | 583 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Mellors Primary Academy Bonington Drive , Arnold NG5 7EX | 3out of 4 | 725 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold View Primary School Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NW | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinewood Infant and Nursery School Pinewood Avenue , Arnold NG5 8BU | 4out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redhill Academy Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX | 4out of 4 | 266 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | 2out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Voluntary Academy Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oakwood Academy Bewcastle Road , Warren Hill NG5 9PJ | 2out of 4 | 2,506 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Vale Academy Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | 1out of 4 | 3,529 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrymount School Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN | 3out of 4 | 462 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 2,587 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Home Education PRU Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE | 2out of 4 | 3,371 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Digby School 61 Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DS | 3out of 4 | 3,509 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| FUEL Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX | - not rated | 4,413 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | 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 | 405 yd | |
| Sprinters Premier Steakhouse | 83 High Street, Arnold | 497 yd | |
| Sully's Bistro Cafe & Bar | 84 Front Street, Arnold | 563 yd | |
| Santorini Gyro Bar And Greek Cuisine | 70B Front Street, Arnold | 664 yd | |
| Kavi Char | 6 Beechwood Road, Arnold | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Hood And Little John | Church Street, Arnold | 222 yd | |
| Balfour Conservative Club | 117 High Street, Arnold | 405 yd | |
| The Organ Grinder | 133 Front Street, Arnold | 409 yd | |
| The Longbow | Calverton Road, Arnold | 418 yd | |
| Arnold Labour Club | Arnold Labour Party Club, 79 High Street | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Rozza | 4 Coppice Road, Arnold | 269 yd | |
| Arnold Grill | 157 Front Street, Arnold | 409 yd | |
| Blue Circle Fish Bar | Blue Circle, 141 Front Street | 409 yd | |
| Golden Wok | 148 Front Street, Arnold | 416 yd | |
| Arnold Fish Bar | 97 High Street, Arnold | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, 111 - 127 Front Street | 409 yd | |
| Spar Arnold | 89 Coppice Road, Arnold | 412 yd | |
| QUICK STOP INT LTD | 126 Front Street, Arnold | 430 yd | |
| CO-OP | Co-op, 110 Coppice Road | 500 yd | |
| Arnold Continental Supermarket Ltd | 72 Front Street, Arnold | 622 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Church Lane Recreation Ground Church Lane | grass pitches | 317 yd |
| Arnold Leisure Centre FRONT STREET | swimming pool | 323 yd |
| Richard Bonnington Primary & Nursery School Calverton Road | grass pitches | 430 yd |
| Redhill Leisure Centre REDHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 441 yd |
| Derrymount School CHURCHMOOR LANE | 493 yd | |
| Robert Mellors School BONINGTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| Arnold Mill Primary School CROSS STREET | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| King George V Recreation Ground Hallams Lane | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Killisick Recreation Ground Killisick Road | grass pitches | 957 yd |
| Killisick Junior School KILLISICK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,011 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.