Parklands Close is in Nottingham and in Gedling district. NG5 9QU is located in the Bestwood St Albans electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gedling. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Parklands Close, Nottingham, NG5 9QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 5QU, NG5 5QT, NG5 8NL, NG5 5QW, NG5 9JN, NG5 9QW, NG5 5QX, NG5 5QS, NG5 9QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG5 9QU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 51.7% | 48.6% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 48.3% | 51.4% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NG5 9QU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.2% | 27.2% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.1% | 59.8% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 15.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 6.3% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 47.3% | 49.4% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 31.9% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 15.7% | 5.3% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 16.7% | 14.8% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 9.9% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 13.9% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 18.4% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 33.1% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 7.5% | 5.1% | -2.4% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 6.5% | 2.3% | -4.2% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 81% | 79.4% | -1.6% | 81.4% | -2.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 89.7% 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 | 93.2% | 89.7% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 4.4% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 89.7% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 0.5% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parklands Close was 114.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.7% higher than the Bestwood St Albans average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parklands Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Bestwood St Albans and the 53rd highest crime rate of 385 local areas in Gedling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Parklands Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2024-06-11 | £296,536 |
| 9 Parklands Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £333,000 | 2023-05-12 | £351,615 |
| 8 Parklands Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-09-23 | £274,570 |
| 3 Parklands Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2020-05-14 | £289,922 |
| 7 Parklands Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2016-10-14 | £416,641 |
NG5 9QU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NG5 9QU 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.
| Retired | 95 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Education | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Primary Academy Bewcastle Road , Top Valley NG5 9PJ | 2out of 4 | 521 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southglade Primary and Nursery School Beckhampton Road , NG5 5NE | 3out of 4 | 871 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 | 967 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glade Hill Primary & Nursery School Chippenham Road , Bestwood Park NG5 5TA | 3out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Mildenhall Crescent , Bestwood Park NG5 5RS | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oakwood Academy Bewcastle Road , Warren Hill NG5 9PJ | 2out of 4 | 593 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Vale Academy Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | 1out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill Academy Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX | 4out of 4 | 2,097 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulwell Academy Hucknall Lane , NG6 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,697 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | 2out of 4 | 3,412 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,848 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derrymount School Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN | 3out of 4 | 2,421 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Home Education PRU Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE | 2out of 4 | 3,154 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Crescent School Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG | - not rated | 3,272 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| FUEL Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX | - not rated | 3,852 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kumar's Cob Shop | 252 Beckhampton Road | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke of St Albans | The Duke Of St Albans, Bewcastle Road | 615 yd | |
| Top Valley Social Club | Top Valley Social Club, 1 Potters Close | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyting Jerk | 459 Beckhampton Road | 273 yd | |
| Robin Hood Fish Bar | 451 Beckhampton Road | 381 yd | |
| Yau's Kitchen | 447 Beckhampton Road | 381 yd | |
| Spice2night | 208 Beckhampton Road | 866 yd | |
| Tak Yin | 228 Beckhampton Road | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 254 Beckhampton Road | 879 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bestwood Country Park Woodchurch Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 365 yd |
| Warren Primary Academy BEWCASTLE ROAD | grass pitches | 615 yd |
| The Oakwood Academy BEWCASTLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 628 yd |
| Big Wood School (Closed) Bewcastle Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 650 yd |
| Bestwood Lodge Fire Headquarters BESTWOOD LODGE BESTWOOD LODGE BESTWOOD LODGE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 746 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 | 86.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.