Syke Road, Nottingham, NG5 9BL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG5 9BL 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	51.4%	51.6%	0.2%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	48.6%	48.4%	-0.2%	49.0%	-0.6%

Partnership Status

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	31.8%	38.7%	6.9%	37.9%	0.8%
Married: Opposite sex	49.6%	42.3%	-7.3%	44.2%	-1.9%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	4.6%	2.1%	-2.5%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	8.9%	11.6%	2.7%	9.1%	2.5%
Widowed	5%	4.9%	-0.1%	6.1%	-1.2%

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	45.4%	40.6%	-4.8%	48.4%	-7.8%
Good health	36.4%	38.3%	1.9%	33.6%	4.7%
Fair health	13.9%	14.5%	0.6%	12.7%	1.8%
Bad health	2.9%	4.3%	1.4%	4.0%	0.3%
Very bad health	1.4%	2.3%	0.9%	1.2%	1.1%

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	25.4%	22.8%	-2.6%	18.2%	4.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.5%	9.1%	-8.4%	9.6%	-0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.2%	16.5%	-1.7%	13.4%	3.1%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	4.9%	0.6%	5.3%	-0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.7%	17.9%	2.2%	16.9%	1.0%
Degree or Similar	14.6%	24.2%	9.6%	33.8%	-9.6%
Other	4.3%	4.6%	0.3%	2.8%	1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	2%	2.6%	0.6%	0.7%	1.9%
Indian	1.2%	0.9%	-0.3%	3.1%	-2.2%
Pakistani	0.3%	3.8%	3.5%	2.7%	1.1%
Other Asian	2.3%	0.3%	-2.0%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	1.2%	1.4%	0.2%	2.5%	-1.1%
Black Caribbean	2.6%	2.3%	-0.3%	1.0%	1.3%
Other Black	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	1.4%	0.9%	-0.5%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2%	4.3%	2.3%	0.9%	3.4%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	85.8%	82.1%	-3.7%	81.4%	0.7%
Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.8% 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	92.2%	90.8%	-1.4%	83.2%	7.6%
European Union	1.2%	2%	0.8%	6.1%	-4.1%
Africa	1.7%	1.4%	-0.3%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	4.3%	5.5%	1.2%	5.6%	-0.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.6%	90.8%	-0.8%	83.2%	7.6%
10+ Years	1.7%	8.1%	6.4%	9.8%	-1.7%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	5.2%	0%	-5.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.8%	76.7%	5.1%
Poland	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Eastern Asia	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	15.3%	13.5%	1.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	48.4%	37.2%	11.2%
Christian	40.9%	46.2%	-5.3%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	3.7%	6.5%	-2.8%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	5.8%	6.0%	-0.2%

Safety

Is Syke Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Syke Road was 38.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.8% lower than the Bulwell Forest average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Syke Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Bulwell Forest and the 182nd lowest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,100

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in NG5 9BL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 6/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Syke Road are based on 6 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Nottingham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Syke Road, Nottingham, NG5 9BL

Estimated Average Property Prices for NG5 9BL

Average Price
£236,379

Semi-Detached
£282,961

Terraced
£220,198

Detached
£227,847

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Syke Road

Average Price
£242,712

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£252,498

Detached
£223,139

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Syke Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
22 Syke Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£317,000	2023-09-07	£328,847
17 Syke Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building	£200,000	2023-08-11	£203,972
19 Syke Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2023-01-09	£224,550
25 Syke Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2022-09-20	£250,000
25 Syke Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2021-02-18	£185,480

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NG5 9BL

Employment

NG5 9BL 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	110
Retired	71
Part-Time Employee	34
Student (economically inactive)	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Self-Employed	11
Looking after home or family	11
Unemployed	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Other	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	36
Human health and social work activities	27
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	19
Education	17
Manufacturing	15
Construction	13
Transport and storage	12
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	10
Financial and insurance activities	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Information and communication	3
Other	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Westglade Primary School Syke Road , Top Valley NG5 9BG	3out of 4	199 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rise Park Primary and Nursery School Bestwood Park Drive West , Rise Park NG5 5EL	3out of 4	340 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stanstead Nursery and Primary School Stanstead Avenue , Rise Park NG5 5BL	3out of 4	530 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Southglade Primary and Nursery School Beckhampton Road , NG5 5NE	3out of 4	1,039 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cantrell Primary and Nursery School Cantrell Road , Bulwell NG6 9HJ	3out of 4	1,230 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Park Vale Academy Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ	1out of 4	174 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Oakwood Academy Bewcastle Road , Warren Hill NG5 9PJ	2out of 4	1,485 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Bulwell Academy Hucknall Lane , NG6 8AQ	3out of 4	1,532 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Redhill Academy Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX	4out of 4	3,232 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT	1out of 4	3,463 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN	- not rated	2,054 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Green Crescent School Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG	- not rated	2,534 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hospital and Home Education PRU Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE	2out of 4	3,227 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
FUEL Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX	- not rated	3,607 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Derrymount School Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN	3out of 4	3,608 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Family Dining Ltd (Tesco Customer cafe)	Tesco, Top Valley Way	660 yd
Subway	Unit 1, Top Valley Way	660 yd
Bulwell Forest Golf Club	Golf Pavilion, Hucknall Road	798 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tuck and Tanner	The Tuck And Tanner, 6 Top Valley Way		660 yd
Top Valley Social Club	Top Valley Social Club, 1 Potters Close		751 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sea King Fish Bar	15 Bestwood Park Drive West	456 yd
Rise Park Cafe	11 Bestwood Park Drive West	456 yd
Little Caesars Pizza	Unit 2, Top Valley Way	656 yd
Yo! To Go Nottingham TV	Tesco, Top Valley Way	660 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Heron Foods	17 Bestwood Park Drive West		456 yd
Tesco Stores Ltd	Tesco, Top Valley Way		660 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Westglade Primary School SYKE ROAD	grass pitches	115 yd
Top Valley Academy (Closed) TOP VALLEY DRIVE	health and fitness suite	331 yd
Parkvale Academy TOP VALLEY DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	331 yd
Stanstead Primary School STANSTEAD AVENUE	grass pitches	672 yd
Bulwell Forest Golf Club THE CLUBHOUSE THE CLUBHOUSE HUCKNALL ROAD	golf	801 yd
Bulwell Forest BULWELL FOREST BULWELL FOREST HUCKNALL ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	822 yd
Southglade Leisure Centre SOUTHGLADE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	890 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	151.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of NG5 9BL