March Close is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG5 9RF is located in the Bulwell Forest electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham North. This postcode has been in use since 1987-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about March Close, Nottingham, NG5 9RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 9RL, NG5 9RB, NG5 9RJ, NG5 9RE, NG5 9RP, NG5 9RT, NG5 9RA, NG5 9RU, NG6 9LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG5 9RF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 51.2% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 50.1% | 48.8% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 40.8% | 39.2% | -1.6% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 45.4% | 5.0% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 7.3% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 54.6% | 47.6% | -7.0% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 33.5% | 3.7% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 12% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.5% | 17.6% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 12.2% | 3.4% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.9% | 11.8% | -10.1% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 17.2% | 2.6% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 32.1% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 7.7% | 4.2% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 0.6% | -2.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 9% | 7.5% | 2.5% | 6.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.6% | 2.1% | -3.5% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 76.4% | 75.2% | -1.2% | 81.4% | -6.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 78.1% 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 | 85.8% | 78.1% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 10.5% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 5.7% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 3.9% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.5% | 78.3% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 12.3% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 4.5% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 3.3% | -4.1% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around March Close was 52.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.6% lower than the Bulwell Forest average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
March Close has the 20th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Bulwell Forest and the 264th lowest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 March Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-09-02 | £127,028 |
| 16 March Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-03-15 | £241,440 |
| 24 March Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-04-22 | £181,247 |
| 2 March Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-04-21 | £232,516 |
| 14 March Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2021-11-22 | £195,025 |
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB | 4out of 4 | 5,171 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cantrell Primary and Nursery School Cantrell Road , Bulwell NG6 9HJ | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School Piccadilly , Bulwell NG6 9FN | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Whipple Primary School Padstow Road , Bestwood NG5 5GH | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westglade Primary School Syke Road , Top Valley NG5 9BG | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanstead Nursery and Primary School Stanstead Avenue , Rise Park NG5 5BL | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,067 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulwell Academy Hucknall Lane , NG6 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oakwood Academy Bewcastle Road , Warren Hill NG5 9PJ | 2out of 4 | 2,348 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | 1out of 4 | 2,547 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Free School The Courtaulds Building , 290 Haydn Road NG5 1EB | 3out of 4 | 2,871 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Crescent School Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 1,926 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Home Education PRU Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE | 2out of 4 | 2,821 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| FUEL Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX | - not rated | 2,955 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derrymount School Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN | 3out of 4 | 4,185 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulwell Forest Golf Club | Golf Pavilion, Hucknall Road | 295 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd (Tesco Customer cafe) | Tesco, Top Valley Way | 303 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 1, Top Valley Way | 303 yd | |
| Ajaes Cob Shop | 6 Andover Road | 995 yd | |
| Wills Cafe | 200 Highbury Road | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuck and Tanner | The Tuck And Tanner, 6 Top Valley Way | 303 yd | |
| The Newstead Abbey | Newstead Abbey Hotel, St Albans Road | 1,056 yd | |
| Top Valley Social Club | Top Valley Social Club, 1 Potters Close | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go Nottingham TV | Tesco, Top Valley Way | 303 yd | |
| Little Caesars Pizza | Unit 2, Top Valley Way | 306 yd | |
| The Anchor | 151 Andover Road | 753 yd | |
| Beijing Garden | 4 Andover Road | 995 yd | |
| Britannia Pizza | 3 Gainsford Crescent | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco, Top Valley Way | 303 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | 989 Hucknall Road | 379 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bulwell Forest Golf Club THE CLUBHOUSE THE CLUBHOUSE HUCKNALL ROAD | golf | 290 yd |
| Bulwell Forest BULWELL FOREST BULWELL FOREST HUCKNALL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 291 yd |
| Southglade Leisure Centre SOUTHGLADE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 403 yd |
| Cantrell Primary And Nursery School CANTRELL ROAD | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Westglade Primary School SYKE ROAD | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Mellish Sports Centre KEMMEL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 937 yd |
| Stanstead Primary School STANSTEAD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,004 yd |
| Henry Mellish School And Sports College (Closed) Highbury Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,081 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.