Islay Close, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 8FL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG5 8FL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50%	50.9%	0.9%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	50%	49.1%	-0.9%	49.0%	0.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of NG5 8FL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	25.7%	27%	1.3%	37.9%	-10.9%
Married: Opposite sex	59.6%	59.1%	-0.5%	44.2%	14.9%
Separated	2.6%	1.7%	-0.9%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	9.1%	8%	-1.1%	9.1%	-1.1%
Widowed	3%	4.2%	1.2%	6.1%	-1.9%

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	40.5%	39.5%	-1.0%	48.4%	-8.9%
Good health	38%	40.2%	2.2%	33.6%	6.6%
Fair health	16.8%	16.7%	-0.1%	12.7%	4.0%
Bad health	4%	2.9%	-1.1%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.5%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	24.3%	18.6%	-5.7%	18.2%	0.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13%	8.5%	-4.5%	9.6%	-1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.2%	12.3%	0.1%	13.4%	-1.1%
Apprenticeship	7.4%	7.6%	0.2%	5.3%	2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.8%	22.5%	7.7%	16.9%	5.6%
Degree or Similar	25.2%	25.4%	0.2%	33.8%	-8.4%
Other	3%	5.1%	2.1%	2.8%	2.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% 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	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	1.1%	4.7%	3.6%	3.1%	1.6%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	2.2%	0.4%	-1.8%	2.5%	-2.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	1.8%	1.4%	0.8%	1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	95.6%	91%	-4.6%	81.4%	9.6%
Roma	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.3% 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	96.7%	95.3%	-1.4%	83.2%	12.1%
European Union	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	6.1%	-5.7%
Africa	1.5%	1.1%	-0.4%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	3.2%	2.1%	5.6%	-2.4%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.7%	95.7%	-1.0%	83.2%	12.5%
10+ Years	0.4%	4%	3.6%	9.8%	-5.8%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.4%	76.7%	10.7%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Other EU countries	1.4%	1.5%	-0.1%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
No passport held	10.5%	13.5%	-3.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	51.6%	37.2%	14.4%
Christian	39%	46.2%	-7.2%
Hindu	2.5%	1.7%	0.8%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	1.1%	6.5%	-5.4%
Sikh	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Islay Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Islay Close was 46.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.6% lower than the Coppice average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Islay Close has the 30th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Coppice and the 171st highest crime rate of 388 local areas in Gedling .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,900

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in NG5 8FL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 2/10 (very 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) - 6/10 (average )
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) - 4/10 (below 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 Islay Close 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 Islay Close, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 8FL

Estimated Average Property Prices for NG5 8FL

Average Price
£285,951

Semi-Detached
£285,951

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Islay Close

Average Price
£289,874

Semi-Detached
£287,133

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£293,006

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Islay CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Islay Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£231,500	2025-05-20	£239,094
3 Islay Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2021-11-19	£241,361
2 Islay Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2014-06-27	£313,984
7 Islay Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£122,500	2009-10-09	£250,546
4 Islay Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£164,000	2004-10-29	£311,510

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NG5 8FL

Employment

NG5 8FL 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NG5 8FL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	90
Full-Time Employee	56
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	17
Student (economically inactive)	12
Looking after home or family	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	4

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Human health and social work activities	15
Education	14
Construction	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Other	8
Financial and insurance activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Information and communication	4
Real estate activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	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	142 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Richard Bonington Primary and Nursery School Calverton Road , Arnold NG5 8FQ	3out of 4	142 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Arnold Mill Primary and Nursery School Cross Street , Arnold NG5 7AX	3out of 4	879 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Arnold Mill Primary and Nursery School Cross Street , Arnold NG5 7AX	- not rated	879 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pinewood Infant and Nursery School Pinewood Avenue , Arnold NG5 8BU	4out of 4	891 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Redhill School Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX	- not rated	507 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Redhill Academy Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX	4out of 4	507 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Christ The King School Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ	- not rated	1,652 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Christ The King Voluntary Academy Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ	3out of 4	1,652 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Arnold Hill School and Technology College Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ	- not rated	1,742 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT	- not rated	3,603 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Arnold and Carlton College Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR	- not rated	3,768 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	202 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Endeavour Academy Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN	1out of 4	245 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Daybrook Learning Centre Sherbrook Road , Daybrook NG5 6AT	- not rated	2,020 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Coteswood House School 19 Thackerays Lane , Woodthorpe NG5 4HT	- not rated	2,354 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , Bestwood NG5 5SL	- not rated	2,781 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Buraans	107 High Street, Arnold	688 yd
Sprinters Premier Steakhouse	83 High Street, Arnold	793 yd
Sully's Bistro Cafe & Bar	84 Front Street, Arnold	880 yd
Kavi Char	6 Beechwood Road, Arnold	882 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	142 yd
Robin Hood And Little John	Church Street, Arnold	513 yd
The Ram Inn	Mansfield Road, Redhill	669 yd
Balfour Conservative Club	117 High Street, Arnold	688 yd
The Organ Grinder	133 Front Street, Arnold	721 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Rozza	4 Coppice Road, Arnold	586 yd
GoodFillas	112 Coppice Road, Arnold	696 yd
Arnold Grill	157 Front Street, Arnold	721 yd
Blue Circle Fish Bar	Blue Circle, 141 Front Street	721 yd
Golden Wok	148 Front Street, Arnold	732 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Spar Arnold	89 Coppice Road, Arnold	600 yd
CO-OP	Co-op, 110 Coppice Road	696 yd
Asda	Asda Stores Ltd, 111 - 127 Front Street	721 yd
QUICK STOP INT LTD	126 Front Street, Arnold	746 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods	Iceland, 77 Front Street	938 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Richard Bonnington Primary & Nursery School Calverton Road	grass pitches	125 yd
Church Lane Recreation Ground Church Lane	grass pitches	145 yd
Derrymount School CHURCHMOOR LANE		243 yd
Redhill Leisure Centre REDHILL ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts	592 yd
Arnold Leisure Centre FRONT STREET	swimming pool	619 yd
Arnold Mill Primary School CROSS STREET	grass pitches	911 yd
Robert Mellors School BONINGTON DRIVE	grass pitches	940 yd
Killisick Junior School KILLISICK ROAD	grass pitches	1,043 yd
Killisick Recreation Ground Killisick Road	grass pitches	1,072 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	90 Mbit/s
Average download speed	122.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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