Elder Close is in Arnold, Nottingham and in Gedling district. NG5 8GF is located in the Coppice electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gedling. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elder Close, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 8GF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 8GE, NG5 8GA, NG5 8EJ, NG5 8BP, NG5 8FZ, NG5 8BS, NG5 8EH, NG5 8EN, NG5 8EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG5 8GF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 51.6% | -2.8% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 45.6% | 48.4% | 2.8% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 8GF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.2% 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 | 21.6% | 27.6% | 6.0% | 37.9% | -10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61% | 58.2% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 14.0% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 6.9% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 6% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 43.6% | 42.6% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 35.3% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 15.9% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22% | 19.2% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 10% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 15.7% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 6.6% | -0.2% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 18.8% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 27.5% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.2% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.6% | 90.7% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 9.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 89% 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 | 96.3% | 89% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 6.5% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 89.6% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elder Close was 39.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.8% lower than the Coppice average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Elder Close has the 33rd highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Coppice and the 191st lowest crime rate of 385 local areas in Gedling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Elder Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £201,000 | 2024-12-12 | £206,405 |
| 16 Elder Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2020-11-26 | £100,003 |
| 4 Elder Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2019-03-29 | £201,533 |
| 3 Elder Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2016-04-01 | £211,487 |
| 15 Elder Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2014-10-31 | £205,130 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 420 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Bonington Primary and Nursery School Calverton Road , Arnold NG5 8FQ | - not rated | 471 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Killisick Junior School Killisick Road , Arnold NG5 8BY | 2out of 4 | 603 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Mellors Primary Academy Bonington Drive , Arnold NG5 7EX | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Farm Primary School Laver Close , Arnold NG5 7LS | 3out of 4 | 1,352 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,073 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Voluntary Academy Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | 2out of 4 | 1,740 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oakwood Academy Bewcastle Road , Warren Hill NG5 9PJ | 2out of 4 | 3,149 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colonel Frank Seely Academy Flatts Lane , Calverton NG14 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 4,197 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 693 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 3,391 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Digby School 61 Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DS | 3out of 4 | 3,594 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Home Education PRU Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE | 2out of 4 | 4,081 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorneywood Education Base The Wells Road , NG3 3AL | - not rated | 5,111 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kavi Char | 6 Beechwood Road, Arnold | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Longbow | Calverton Road, Arnold | 586 yd | |
| Robin Hood And Little John | Church Street, Arnold | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GoodFillas | 112 Coppice Road, Arnold | 686 yd | |
| Pizza Rozza | 4 Coppice Road, Arnold | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Arnold | 89 Coppice Road, Arnold | 649 yd | |
| CO-OP | Co-op, 110 Coppice Road | 686 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Killisick Junior School KILLISICK ROAD | grass pitches | 486 yd |
| Richard Bonnington Primary & Nursery School Calverton Road | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Killisick Recreation Ground Killisick Road | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| Church Lane Recreation Ground Church Lane | grass pitches | 853 yd |
| Derrymount School CHURCHMOOR LANE | 906 yd | |
| Mellish Rugby Football Club MAPPERLEY PLAINS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,047 yd |
| Robert Mellors School BONINGTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 184.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.