Downes Close is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG6 7DU is located in the Bulwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham North. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Downes Close, Nottingham, NG6 7DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG6 7DT, NG6 7DX, NG6 7DH, NG6 8JP, NG6 7DN, NG6 7DY, NG6 7DJ, NG6 8JL, NG6 7DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG6 7DU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 48.9% | 49.3% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 51.1% | 50.7% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 7DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.1% 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 | 43.3% | 54.1% | 10.8% | 37.9% | 16.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 30% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -14.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 8.2% | -4.6% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.4% | 43.3% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 29.8% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 19.5% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 7DU this area, 29% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.6% | 29% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 14% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 17.6% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6.8% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 13.1% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.4% | 16.3% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -17.5% |
| Other | 7.4% | 3.2% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.4% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 10.1% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 7.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.6% | 3.1% | -3.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 81.6% | 73.4% | -8.2% | 81.4% | -8.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 81.5% 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 | 91.9% | 81.5% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 10.1% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 4.9% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 82.1% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 9.5% | 9.1% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.1% | 76.7% | -16.6% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.8% | 13.5% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Downes Close was 113.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.2% lower than the Bulwell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Downes Close has the 14th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Bulwell and the 373rd highest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% 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 Downes Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2025-04-15 | £218,000 |
| 9 Downes Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2024-05-28 | £122,473 |
| 8 Downes Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,725 | 2023-03-24 | £154,071 |
| 11 Downes Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2019-11-29 | £159,128 |
| 2 Downes Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2019-11-18 | £169,285 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snape Wood Primary and Nursery School Aspen Road , Bulwell NG6 7DS | 3out of 4 | 49 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rufford Primary and Nursery School Hoewood Road , NG6 8LE | 3out of 4 | 348 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crabtree Farm Primary School Steadfold Close , Crabtree Road NG6 8AX | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hempshill Hall Primary School Armstrong Road , Hempshill Vale Estate NG6 7AT | 4out of 4 | 905 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery School Ragdale Road , Bulwell NG6 8GQ | 3out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bulwell Academy Hucknall Lane , NG6 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Vale Academy Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | 1out of 4 | 2,610 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | 1out of 4 | 3,044 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kimberley School Newdigate Street , Kimberley NG16 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 3,160 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holgate Academy Hillcrest Drive , Hucknall NG15 6PX | 2out of 4 | 3,958 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 4,658 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 2,879 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | 3out of 4 | 3,933 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 4,096 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 4,204 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| FUEL Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX | - not rated | 4,566 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Review Solicitors | First Floor, 4 Aspect Business Park, Bennerley Road | 636 yd | |
| Crabtree Farm Community Cafe | Crabtree Farm Community Centre, Steadfold Close | 711 yd | |
| Coffee n Cream | 11 Commercial Road | 737 yd | |
| Evie’s Bakehaus | Units 24 To 24a, Commercial Road | 753 yd | |
| Scott Antonio's Chip Shop | 63a Main Street | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limekiln | The Limekiln, Camberley Road | 426 yd | |
| Top House | Top House, Bardney Drive | 526 yd | |
| Spot On Leisure Ltd | Spot On Leisure Club, Bulwell High Road | 752 yd | |
| Lion Revived Pub | 10 Robinsons Hill | 782 yd | |
| Moon & Stars | The Moon And Stars, 47 Main Street | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Base | Unit 2, Limekiln Court | 426 yd | |
| Angelos Chippery | Unit 1, Limekiln Court | 426 yd | |
| Yummy Yum | Unit 3, Limekiln Court | 426 yd | |
| Sal's Snacks | Greasley Street | 441 yd | |
| Marino’s Pizza Kebab House | 41 Clayfield Close | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 77 Main Street | 788 yd | |
| Iceland | 209-213 Main Street | 828 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Jennison Street | 1,070 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 35 Jennison Street | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Outlaws Bmx Track NOTTINGHAM BMX CLUB NOTTINGHAM BMX CLUB SELLERS WOOD DRIVE | cycling | 286 yd |
| Hempshill Lane Park (Closed) Hempshill Lane | grass pitches | 457 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 | 127.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.