Aidan Gardens is in Nottingham and in Gedling district. NG5 9PF is located in the Bestwood St Albans electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gedling. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Aidan Gardens, Nottingham, NG5 9PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 9PP, NG5 9PE, NG5 9PG, NG5 9PQ, NG5 9PW, NG5 9PJ, NG5 9QH, NG5 9PD, NG5 9NZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG5 9PF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 53.8% | 49.4% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 46.2% | 50.6% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NG5 9PF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.2% 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 | 49% | 63.2% | 14.2% | 37.9% | 25.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.7% | 21.8% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -22.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 1% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 3.1% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 42.1% | 36.8% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -11.6% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 38.4% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 19.4% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.1% | 27.7% | -12.4% | 18.2% | 9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 14.9% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 15.9% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 13.8% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 7% | 17.9% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 0.6% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.4% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 5.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.6% | 4.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 83.8% | 81.4% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 0.0% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 92.4% | 89.5% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 89.9% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 5.7% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.4% | 76.7% | -12.3% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 30% | 13.5% | 16.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63.8% | 37.2% | 26.6% |
| Christian | 32.1% | 46.2% | -14.1% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aidan Gardens was 132.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.6% higher than the Bestwood St Albans average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Aidan Gardens has the 2nd highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Bestwood St Albans and the 43rd highest crime rate of 388 local areas in Gedling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Aidan Gardens, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £79,500 | 2024-09-13 | £77,197 |
| 9 Aidan Gardens, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-04-19 | £152,003 |
| 12 Aidan Gardens, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2019-05-24 | £150,555 |
| 30 Aidan Gardens, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2018-11-02 | £156,951 |
| 19 Aidan Gardens, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £61,500 | 2018-04-05 | £78,449 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Primary Academy Bewcastle Road , Top Valley NG5 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 144 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Primary School Bewcastle Road , Top Valley NG5 9PJ | - not rated | 144 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastglade Primary and Nursery School Whitcombe Gardens , Top Valley NG5 9ED | - not rated | 583 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastglade Junior School Whitcombe Gardens , Top Valley NG5 9ED | - not rated | 583 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastglade School Whitcombe Gardens , Top Valley NG5 9ED | - not rated | 583 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Wood School Bewcastle Road , Warren Hill NG5 9PJ | - not rated | 395 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oakwood Academy Bewcastle Road , Warren Hill NG5 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 395 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Top Valley School & Engineering College Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Top Valley Academy Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Vale Academy Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,259 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 4,158 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bestwood Village School School Walk , Bestwood Village NG6 8UU | - not rated | 1,719 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , Bestwood NG5 5SL | - not rated | 2,096 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 2,300 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , NG5 6EQ | - not rated | 2,418 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Daybrook Learning Centre Sherbrook Road , Daybrook NG5 6AT | - not rated | 2,613 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke of St Albans | The Duke Of St Albans, Bewcastle Road | 144 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea King Fish Bar | 15 Bestwood Park Drive West | 814 yd | |
| Rise Park Cafe | 11 Bestwood Park Drive West | 814 yd | |
| Everyting Jerk | 459 Beckhampton Road | 840 yd | |
| Robin Hood Fish Bar | 451 Beckhampton Road | 927 yd | |
| Yau's Kitchen | 447 Beckhampton Road | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 17 Bestwood Park Drive West | 814 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warren Primary Academy BEWCASTLE ROAD | grass pitches | 145 yd |
| The Oakwood Academy BEWCASTLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 377 yd |
| Big Wood School (Closed) Bewcastle Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 397 yd |
| Bestwood Lodge Fire Headquarters BESTWOOD LODGE BESTWOOD LODGE BESTWOOD LODGE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 909 yd |
| Bestwood Country Park Woodchurch Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 943 yd |
| Top Valley Academy (Closed) TOP VALLEY DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 977 yd |
| Parkvale Academy TOP VALLEY DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 977 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 | 151.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.