Browns Croft is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG6 0QW is located in the Basford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham North. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Browns Croft, Nottingham, NG6 0QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG6 0QP, NG6 0JU, NG6 0QS, NG6 0QL, NG6 0FX, NG6 0QN, NG6 0QR, NG6 0QU, NG6 0QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG6 0QW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.6% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.4% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NG6 0QW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51% 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 | 61.1% | 51% | -10.1% | 37.9% | 13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.7% | 32.5% | 11.8% | 44.2% | -11.7% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 9.2% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 44.8% | 50.2% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 41% | 34% | -7.0% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 11.9% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 12.3% | 10.3% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 8.9% | 1.0% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 16.7% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 20.7% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.9% | 36% | -1.9% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 79.9% | 77.5% | -2.4% | 81.4% | -3.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 74.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 74.9% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 14.3% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 6% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.1% | 74.9% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 7.6% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 8.8% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 1.6% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 7.2% | 3.0% | 1.9% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 9.5% | 1.3% | 8.2% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Turkey | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Browns Croft was 93.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.6% lower than the Basford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Browns Croft has the 24th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Basford and the 454th lowest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Browns Croft, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2021-11-01 | £175,503 |
| 6 Browns Croft, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2020-10-23 | £178,568 |
| 8 Browns Croft, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2018-12-20 | £162,706 |
| 10 Browns Croft, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2017-12-08 | £194,058 |
| 4 Browns Croft, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £96,500 | 2016-11-22 | £157,520 |
NG6 0QW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,179 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 3,238 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 | 3,263 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 5,023 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 5,249 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark Infant and Nursery School Bulwell Lane , Old Basford NG6 0DA | - not rated | 253 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Basford School Percy Street , Old Basford NG6 0GF | 3out of 4 | 386 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Basford Primary and Nursery School Percy Street , Old Basford NG6 0GF | - not rated | 386 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Primary School Bulwell Lane , Old Basford NG6 0BS | - not rated | 506 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Primary School Park Lane , Old Basford NG6 0DT | 3out of 4 | 592 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 | 735 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Mellish Comprehensive School Highbury Road , Bulwell NG6 9DS | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Padstow School Padstow Road , Bestwood Estate NG5 5GH | - not rated | 1,679 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Free School The Courtaulds Building , 290 Haydn Road NG5 1EB | 3out of 4 | 1,746 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,038 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 1,739 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 4,354 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College College Way , NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 4,404 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 4,680 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 | 318 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Provision PRU Concord House , Nottingham Road NG7 7FF | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| FUEL Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX | - not rated | 1,727 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Hospital School School Office , City Hospital NG5 1PB | - not rated | 1,730 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Include C/O Severn Trent Water , Hucknall Road NG5 1FH | - not rated | 1,838 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 209 yd | |
| Roll On In Sandwich Bar | 30 Southwark Street | 254 yd | |
| Basford United Football Club | Basford United Football Club, Greenwich Avenue | 551 yd | |
| Community Café at St Aidan's CIC | St Aidans Church And Church Hall, Lansdowne Road | 558 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants | 656 Radford Road | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Pear Tree | The Old Pear Tree Public House, Bulwell Lane | 300 yd | |
| The Mill | The Mill Public House, Bagnall Road | 493 yd | |
| Fox & Crown | 33 Church Street | 526 yd | |
| The Park Tavern | Park Tavern, 98 Arnold Road | 558 yd | |
| Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service | Stockhill Fire Station, Stockhill Lane | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| San San Garden | 32 Southwark Street | 254 yd | |
| Lana’s Desserts | 28 Southwark Street | 254 yd | |
| 1st Class Pizza & Kebab House | 470 Vernon Road | 265 yd | |
| Billy's Fish Bar | 45 Arnold Road | 445 yd | |
| George’s Greek Grill, Chippy & Pizza | 16 Bagnall Road | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zhongcheng Fresh Surpermarket | Workshop, Bedford Grove | 957 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Sainsburys, Perry Road | 999 yd | |
| Pure Halal Choice | 294 Nottingham Road | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Basford School PERCY STREET | grass pitches | 359 yd |
| Bar Lane Community Sports UNIT B1 UNIT B1 BAR LANE | artificial grass pitch | 508 yd |
| Vernon Park VERNON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 556 yd |
| Mill Street Recreation Ground MILL STREET PLAYING FIELDS MILL STREET PLAYING FIELDS GREENWICH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Ellis Guilford Sports Centre BAR LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 746 yd |
| Nuthall Recreation (Closed) Nuthall Road | grass pitches | 879 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 | 119.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.