Sloethorne Gardens is in Arnold, Nottingham and in Gedling district. NG5 8NX 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 Sloethorne Gardens, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 8NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 8NG, NG5 8NW, NG5 8NY, NG5 8LP, NG5 5RH, NG5 8LQ, NG5 8NU, NG5 5RJ, NG5 8NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG5 8NX 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 | 50.3% | 49.5% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.5% | 0.8% | 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.
In the immediate area around NG5 8NX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.5% | 44% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.1% | 36.3% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -7.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 9.7% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5.4% | -0.3% | 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 | 38.1% | 39.4% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 40% | 37.6% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 15.5% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.9% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.9% | 26% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 14% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 12.4% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 22.1% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 19% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 7.2% | 3.5% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.8% | 92.9% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 96.6% | 96.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 96.6% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 24.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.7% | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sloethorne Gardens was 118.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.9% higher than the Daybrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sloethorne Gardens has the 9th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Daybrook and the 48th highest crime rate of 385 local areas in Gedling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 62.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sloethorne Gardens, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-12-20 | £105,847 |
| 11 Sloethorne Gardens, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-09-24 | £191,781 |
| 22 Sloethorne Gardens, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-07-23 | £161,961 |
| 24 Sloethorne Gardens, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2019-04-25 | £168,387 |
| 13 Sloethorne Gardens, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2017-12-13 | £169,581 |
NG5 8NX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Mildenhall Crescent , Bestwood Park NG5 5RS | 3out of 4 | 175 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnbrook Primary School Bestwood Lodge Drive , Arnold NG5 8NE | 2out of 4 | 258 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glade Hill Primary & Nursery School Chippenham Road , Bestwood Park NG5 5TA | 3out of 4 | 458 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Mill Primary and Nursery School Cross Street , Arnold NG5 7AX | 4out of 4 | 831 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burford Primary and Nursery School Oxclose Lane , Arnold NG5 6FX | 3out of 4 | 932 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 | 1,091 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oakwood Academy Bewcastle Road , Warren Hill NG5 9PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | 2out of 4 | 2,185 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Vale Academy Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | 1out of 4 | 2,279 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Voluntary Academy Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,488 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,414 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derrymount School Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN | 3out of 4 | 1,597 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Home Education PRU Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE | 2out of 4 | 2,523 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| FUEL Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX | - not rated | 3,454 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Crescent School Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG | - not rated | 3,457 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 | 194 yd | |
| Tasty Willows | 91 Mansfield Road, Daybrook | 857 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | McDonalds Restaurants Ltd, Sir John Robinson Way | 938 yd | |
| Sprinters Premier Steakhouse | 83 High Street, Arnold | 1,011 yd | |
| Buraans | 107 High Street, Arnold | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Ex Service Club | Arnold And District Ex-Serv, Clinton Street | 683 yd | |
| The Abdication Micro Pub | 89 Mansfield Road, Daybrook | 857 yd | |
| Coopers Brook | The Old Spot, Mansfield Road | 857 yd | |
| Arnold & Dist. Leg Vic Club | Arnold And District Victory Club, Church Drive East | 872 yd | |
| Arnold & District Liberal Club | Arnold And District Liberal Club, 1 West Street | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Babylon | 139 Oxclose Lane, Arnold | 730 yd | |
| Poppadum Takeaway | Indian Spice, 133 Oxclose Lane | 730 yd | |
| Tammy's | 135 Oxclose Lane, Arnold | 730 yd | |
| Marks Munchies | Unit 2, Daybrook Business Centre | 959 yd | |
| Chicken Licious | 163 Nottingham Road, Arnold | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 97 Mansfield Road, Daybrook | 857 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Sir John Robinson Way | 952 yd | |
| Co-Op | 254 Beckhampton Road | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arnbrook Primary School Bestwood Lodge Drive | grass pitches | 222 yd |
| Arnold Mill Primary School CROSS STREET | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Daytona Salon (Closed) Mansfield Road | health and fitness suite | 875 yd |
| Bestwood Country Park Woodchurch Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 915 yd |
| Redhill Leisure Centre REDHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 921 yd |
| Nottingham Road Recreation Ground Nottingham Road | grass pitches | 1,047 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 | 202.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.