Maidens Dale is in Arnold, Nottingham and in Gedling district. NG5 8LQ is located in the Daybrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gedling. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Maidens Dale, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 8LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 8LP, NG5 8NU, NG5 8LT, NG5 8NX, NG5 8NG, NG5 6GZ, NG5 8LS, NG5 7FL, NG5 7BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG5 8LQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.2% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.8% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 35.4% | 37.4% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 44.4% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 5.1% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 7.9% | -4.3% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 45.4% | 46.6% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 32.7% | 3.6% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 5.7% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.4% | 20.5% | -13.9% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 16.3% | 3.1% | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 18.6% | 5.9% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 8.4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 12.6% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 20.5% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 11.6% | 3.3% | -8.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 1.4% | -3.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 86.5% | 84.7% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 86.9% 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% | 86.9% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 87.2% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 10.7% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 22.1% | 13.5% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.6% | 37.2% | 14.4% |
| Christian | 37.1% | 46.2% | -9.1% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maidens Dale was 58.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.6% lower than the Daybrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Maidens Dale has the 8th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Daybrook and the 128th highest crime rate of 385 local areas in Gedling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Maidens Dale, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-11-30 | £248,185 |
| 12 Maidens Dale, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2020-11-30 | £264,524 |
| 11 Maidens Dale, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2016-09-02 | £187,744 |
| 19 Maidens Dale, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2016-04-22 | £198,269 |
| 19C Maidens Dale, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2015-08-28 | £317,296 |
NG5 8LQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnbrook Primary School Bestwood Lodge Drive , Arnold NG5 8NE | 2out of 4 | 163 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Mildenhall Crescent , Bestwood Park NG5 5RS | 3out of 4 | 353 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glade Hill Primary & Nursery School Chippenham Road , Bestwood Park NG5 5TA | 3out of 4 | 609 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Mill Primary and Nursery School Cross Street , Arnold NG5 7AX | 4out of 4 | 664 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burford Primary and Nursery School Oxclose Lane , Arnold NG5 6FX | 3out of 4 | 951 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 952 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oakwood Academy Bewcastle Road , Warren Hill NG5 9PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | 2out of 4 | 2,010 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Voluntary Academy Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,309 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Vale Academy Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | 1out of 4 | 2,456 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 1,474 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derrymount School Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN | 3out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Home Education PRU Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE | 2out of 4 | 2,515 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| FUEL Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX | - not rated | 3,476 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Crescent School Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG | - not rated | 3,560 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bestwood Lodge Hotel | Bestwood Lodge Drive, Bestwood | 326 yd | |
| Tasty Willows | 91 Mansfield Road, Daybrook | 758 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | McDonalds Restaurants Ltd, Sir John Robinson Way | 815 yd | |
| Sprinters Premier Steakhouse | 83 High Street, Arnold | 839 yd | |
| Buraans | 107 High Street, Arnold | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Ex Service Club | Arnold And District Ex-Serv, Clinton Street | 506 yd | |
| Arnold & Dist. Leg Vic Club | Arnold And District Victory Club, Church Drive East | 715 yd | |
| Arnold & District Liberal Club | Arnold And District Liberal Club, 1 West Street | 720 yd | |
| The Abdication Micro Pub | 89 Mansfield Road, Daybrook | 758 yd | |
| Coopers Brook | The Old Spot, Mansfield Road | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Babylon | 139 Oxclose Lane, Arnold | 776 yd | |
| Poppadum Takeaway | Indian Spice, 133 Oxclose Lane | 776 yd | |
| Tammy's | 135 Oxclose Lane, Arnold | 776 yd | |
| Chicken Licious | 163 Nottingham Road, Arnold | 826 yd | |
| Arnold Fish Bar | 97 High Street, Arnold | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 97 Mansfield Road, Daybrook | 758 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Sir John Robinson Way | 789 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Iceland, 77 Front Street | 932 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, 111 - 127 Front Street | 974 yd | |
| Arnold Continental Supermarket Ltd | 72 Front Street, Arnold | 992 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arnbrook Primary School Bestwood Lodge Drive | grass pitches | 238 yd |
| Arnold Mill Primary School CROSS STREET | grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Daytona Salon (Closed) Mansfield Road | health and fitness suite | 769 yd |
| Redhill Leisure Centre REDHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 790 yd |
| Nottingham Road Recreation Ground Nottingham Road | grass pitches | 894 yd |
| Arnold Leisure Centre FRONT STREET | swimming pool | 943 yd |
| King George V Recreation Ground Hallams Lane | grass pitches | 1,062 yd |
| Bestwood Country Park Woodchurch Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,079 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 | 80.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.6% |
| 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 | 77 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.