Plantation Close is in Arnold, Nottingham and in Gedling district. NG5 9QW is located in the Bestwood St Albans electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gedling. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Plantation Close, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 9QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 9QN, NG5 9JN, NG5 9QP, NG5 9QU, NG5 9QS, NG5 9PL, NG5 8NL, NG5 5QU, NG5 9PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG5 9QW 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 9QW 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 Plantation Close was 79.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.8% higher than the Bestwood St Albans average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Plantation Close has the 6th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Bestwood St Albans and the 82nd highest crime rate of 388 local areas in Gedling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Plantation Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-05-22 | £211,394 |
| 11 Plantation Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,600 | 2021-10-29 | £168,588 |
| 1 Plantation Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-06-24 | £227,693 |
| 2 Plantation Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2018-06-27 | £175,003 |
| 6 Plantation Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2016-12-15 | £182,347 |
NG5 9QW 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 9QW 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 | 3out of 4 | 462 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Primary School Bewcastle Road , Top Valley NG5 9PJ | - not rated | 462 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastglade Primary and Nursery School Whitcombe Gardens , Top Valley NG5 9ED | - not rated | 546 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastglade Junior School Whitcombe Gardens , Top Valley NG5 9ED | - not rated | 546 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastglade School Whitcombe Gardens , Top Valley NG5 9ED | - not rated | 546 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 | 496 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oakwood Academy Bewcastle Road , Warren Hill NG5 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Top Valley School & Engineering College Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Top Valley Academy Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Vale Academy Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,266 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 | 2,060 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 4,193 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold and Carlton College Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR | - not rated | 5,284 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 | 1,736 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 1,940 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , NG5 6EQ | - not rated | 2,047 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Daybrook Learning Centre Sherbrook Road , Daybrook NG5 6AT | - not rated | 2,143 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bestwood Village School School Walk , Bestwood Village NG6 8UU | - not rated | 2,192 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 | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke of St Albans | The Duke Of St Albans, Bewcastle Road | 465 yd | |
| Top Valley Social Club | Top Valley Social Club, 1 Potters Close | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyting Jerk | 459 Beckhampton Road | 420 yd | |
| Robin Hood Fish Bar | 451 Beckhampton Road | 525 yd | |
| Yau's Kitchen | 447 Beckhampton Road | 525 yd | |
| Spice2night | 208 Beckhampton Road | 1,008 yd | |
| Tak Yin | 228 Beckhampton Road | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 254 Beckhampton Road | 1,024 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bestwood Country Park Woodchurch Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 459 yd |
| Warren Primary Academy BEWCASTLE ROAD | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| The Oakwood Academy BEWCASTLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 478 yd |
| Big Wood School (Closed) Bewcastle Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 501 yd |
| Bestwood Lodge Fire Headquarters BESTWOOD LODGE BESTWOOD LODGE BESTWOOD LODGE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 679 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 237.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.