Violet Close is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG6 0QJ is located in the Basford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham North. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Violet Close, Nottingham, NG6 0QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG6 0QG, NG6 0QU, NG6 0LF, NG6 0NE, NG6 0JW, NG6 0LH, NG6 0QS, NG6 0LJ, NG6 0NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG6 0QJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 51.9% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 46.1% | 48.1% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 36.6% | 33.2% | -3.4% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.4% | 40.3% | 8.9% | 44.2% | -3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 19.6% | 15.8% | -3.8% | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 7.7% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.4% | 38.5% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -9.9% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 32% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 14.3% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 9.5% | 12.1% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 8.1% |
| Very bad health | 4.9% | 3% | -1.9% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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.
In the area around NG6 0QJ this area, 32.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.2% | 32.3% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 11.3% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 9.7% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 7.2% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 11.3% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 28.2% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 6% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.1% | 12.4% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 11.4% |
| Other Black | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 7% | 7.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 6.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 65.8% | 63.7% | -2.1% | 81.4% | -17.7% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 80.8% 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 | 87.7% | 80.8% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 6.8% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 6% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.6% | 80.8% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 12.4% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 3% | -3.6% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 21.6% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Violet Close was 110.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.1% lower than the Basford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Violet Close has the 23rd highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Basford and the 414th highest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Violet Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2024-02-26 | £177,330 |
| 3 Violet Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2019-01-29 | £188,571 |
| 8 Violet Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2018-02-09 | £168,914 |
| 8 Violet Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2013-09-13 | £153,980 |
| 10 Violet Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £94,950 | 2006-09-08 | £170,084 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 3,161 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB | - not rated | 3,269 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 3,379 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 5,208 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 5,218 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Basford School Percy Street , Old Basford NG6 0GF | 3out of 4 | 219 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Basford Primary and Nursery School Percy Street , Old Basford NG6 0GF | - not rated | 219 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Infant and Nursery School Bulwell Lane , Old Basford NG6 0DA | - not rated | 491 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Primary School Bulwell Lane , Old Basford NG6 0BS | - not rated | 600 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Primary School Park Lane , Old Basford NG6 0DT | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | - not rated | 528 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | 3out of 4 | 541 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Mellish Comprehensive School Highbury Road , Bulwell NG6 9DS | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Crane School East Gate , Minver Crescent NG8 5PN | - not rated | 1,566 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Padstow School Padstow Road , Bestwood Estate NG5 5GH | - not rated | 1,867 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 751 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 1,974 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 4,080 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College College Way , NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 4,130 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 4,796 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 561 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Provision PRU Concord House , Nottingham Road NG7 7FF | - not rated | 1,435 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| FUEL Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX | - not rated | 1,989 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Hospital School School Office , City Hospital NG5 1PB | - not rated | 2,020 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Centre Fisher Street , Hyson Green NG7 6FJ | - not rated | 2,057 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disability Support | Old Basford Community Centre, Bramble Close | 89 yd | |
| Basford United Football Club | Basford United Football Club, Greenwich Avenue | 308 yd | |
| Roll On In Sandwich Bar | 30 Southwark Street | 491 yd | |
| Community Café at St Aidan's CIC | St Aidans Church And Church Hall, Lansdowne Road | 786 yd | |
| Corner Slice | 15 Highbury Road | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mill | The Mill Public House, Bagnall Road | 202 yd | |
| Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service | Stockhill Fire Station, Stockhill Lane | 347 yd | |
| The Old Pear Tree | The Old Pear Tree Public House, Bulwell Lane | 485 yd | |
| Fox & Crown | 33 Church Street | 696 yd | |
| The Park Tavern | Park Tavern, 98 Arnold Road | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George’s Greek Grill, Chippy & Pizza | 16 Bagnall Road | 235 yd | |
| Curry Nites | 2 Bagnall Road | 235 yd | |
| Eat Well | 12 Bagnall Road | 235 yd | |
| Mr T's Pizza | 4 Bagnall Road | 235 yd | |
| 1st Class Pizza & Kebab House | 470 Vernon Road | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 599 Nuthall Road | 854 yd | |
| Zhongcheng Fresh Surpermarket | Workshop, Bedford Grove | 910 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 698 Nuthall Road | 930 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Basford School PERCY STREET | grass pitches | 198 yd |
| Bar Lane Community Sports UNIT B1 UNIT B1 BAR LANE | artificial grass pitch | 455 yd |
| Mill Street Recreation Ground MILL STREET PLAYING FIELDS MILL STREET PLAYING FIELDS GREENWICH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 521 yd |
| Ellis Guilford Sports Centre BAR LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 537 yd |
| Nuthall Recreation (Closed) Nuthall Road | grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Vernon Park VERNON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 852 yd |
| Cinderhill Gym Ltd NUTHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 911 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 | 73.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.