Longwood Court is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG5 9NF is located in the Bestwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Longwood Court, Nottingham, NG5 9NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 9NR, NG5 9LR, NG5 9LU, NG5 9NL, NG5 9LP, NG5 9LY, NG5 9ND, NG5 9LT, NG5 9NQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG5 9NF has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.2% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58% | 59.2% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 8.2% |
| Male | 42% | 40.8% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -8.2% |
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 9NF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.4% 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 | 57.3% | 55.4% | -1.9% | 37.9% | 17.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.1% | 24% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -20.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 4.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 10.7% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 35.1% | 47.4% | 12.3% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 41.7% | 29.4% | -12.3% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 15% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 6.8% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 18%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.4% | 24.5% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.3% | 15% | -8.3% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.7% | 15% | -6.7% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 17.6% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.7% | 18% | 11.3% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 11.4% | 7.1% | 2.5% | 8.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.1% | 4.4% | -2.7% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 7.7% | 8.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 7.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 73.1% | 70.1% | -3.0% | 81.4% | -11.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 90.3% | 87.9% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 87.4% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.6% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 26.8% | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.3% | 37.2% | 17.1% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longwood Court was 94.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.6% lower than the Bestwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Longwood Court has the 29th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Bestwood and the 455th lowest crime rate of 934 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Longwood Court, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-09-12 | £191,487 |
| 2 Longwood Court, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2011-08-16 | £146,260 |
| 6 Longwood Court, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £39,950 | 2002-01-25 | £148,016 |
The percentage of student residents living in NG5 9NF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastglade Primary and Nursery School Whitcombe Gardens , Top Valley NG5 9ED | - not rated | 291 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastglade Junior School Whitcombe Gardens , Top Valley NG5 9ED | - not rated | 291 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastglade School Whitcombe Gardens , Top Valley NG5 9ED | - not rated | 291 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westglade Junior School Syke Road , Top Valley NG5 9BG | - not rated | 409 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westglade Infant and Nursery School Syke Road , Top Valley NG5 9BG | - not rated | 409 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Valley School & Engineering College Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | - not rated | 588 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Top Valley Academy Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | - not rated | 588 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Vale Academy Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Wood School Bewcastle Road , Warren Hill NG5 9PJ | - not rated | 1,156 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oakwood Academy Bewcastle Road , Warren Hill NG5 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 3,379 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , Bestwood NG5 5SL | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 1,707 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , NG5 6EQ | - not rated | 1,838 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| City Hospital School School Office , City Hospital NG5 1PB | - not rated | 2,207 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bestwood Village School School Walk , Bestwood Village NG6 8UU | - not rated | 2,273 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kumar's Cob Shop | 252 Beckhampton Road | 940 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd (Tesco Customer cafe) | Tesco, Top Valley Way | 970 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 1, Top Valley Way | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Valley Social Club | Top Valley Social Club, 1 Potters Close | 482 yd | |
| The Duke of St Albans | The Duke Of St Albans, Bewcastle Road | 943 yd | |
| Tuck and Tanner | The Tuck And Tanner, 6 Top Valley Way | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea King Fish Bar | 15 Bestwood Park Drive West | 636 yd | |
| Rise Park Cafe | 11 Bestwood Park Drive West | 636 yd | |
| Robin Hood Fish Bar | 451 Beckhampton Road | 736 yd | |
| Yau's Kitchen | 447 Beckhampton Road | 736 yd | |
| Everyting Jerk | 459 Beckhampton Road | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 17 Bestwood Park Drive West | 636 yd | |
| Co-Op | 254 Beckhampton Road | 940 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco, Top Valley Way | 970 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westglade Primary School SYKE ROAD | grass pitches | 408 yd |
| Top Valley Academy (Closed) TOP VALLEY DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 628 yd |
| Parkvale Academy TOP VALLEY DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Warren Primary Academy BEWCASTLE ROAD | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| Southglade Leisure Centre SOUTHGLADE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 987 yd |
| Robin Hood Primary School BECKHAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,029 yd |
| Stanstead Primary School STANSTEAD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 208 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.