Hucknall Lane is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG6 8AB is located in the Bulwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hucknall Lane, Nottingham, NG6 8AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG6 8AE, NG6 8SS, NG6 8AD, NG6 8BW, NG6 8SR, NG6 8DF, NG6 8BX, NG6 8BU, NG6 8ZW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG6 8AB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 52.8% | 49.9% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 47.2% | 50.1% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 8AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.3% 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 | 43.1% | 53.3% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.8% | 32.4% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -11.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 7% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 2.2% | -5.1% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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% | 48% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 36.4% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 9.3% | -7.4% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 37.6% | 19.5% | -18.1% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 9.9% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 14.3% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4.8% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 16.5% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.1% | 33.1% | 23.0% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.8% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.3% | 80.8% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 86.4% 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 | 92.4% | 86.4% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 86.7% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.1% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.8% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.1% | 37.2% | 16.9% |
| Christian | 35.7% | 46.2% | -10.5% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hucknall Lane was 202.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 198.9% higher than the Hucknall South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hucknall Lane has the 9th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hucknall South and the 49th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 120.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hucknall Lane Service Centre, 350 - 354 Hucknall Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Other, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2018-11-09 | £30,373 |
| 314 Hucknall Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £31,500 | 2000-10-11 | £136,324 |
| 314 Hucknall Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £37,000 | 2000-07-05 | £163,562 |
| Full-Time Employee | 132 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Academy Lawton Drive , Bulwell Hall Estate NG6 8BL | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Lawton Drive , Bulwell Hall Estate NG6 8BL | - not rated | 560 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanstead Flying High Academy Stanstead Avenue , Rise Park NG5 5BL | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanstead Nursery and Primary School Stanstead Avenue , Rise Park NG5 5BL | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rufford Junior School Hoewood Road , Bulwell NG6 8LF | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderman Derbyshire Comprehensive School Hucknall Lane , Bulwell NG6 8AQ | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulwell Academy Hucknall Lane , NG6 8AQ | 2out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The River Leen School Hucknall Lane , Bulwell NG6 8AQ | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Top Valley School & Engineering College Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Top Valley Academy Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | - not rated | 1,215 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 | 2,936 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 3,746 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bestwood Village School School Walk , Bestwood Village NG6 8UU | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , Bestwood NG5 5SL | - not rated | 3,244 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 3,415 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , NG5 6EQ | - not rated | 3,549 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Green Crescent School Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG | - not rated | 3,575 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandwich Bar | 310 Hucknall Lane | 26 yd | |
| The Old Forge Mill | Mill Lane | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bestwood Road Sports And Social Club | Sports And Social Club, 40 Bestwood Road | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maggie's Sandwich Bar | 235 Hucknall Lane | 441 yd | |
| Domino's Pizzas | 219 Hucknall Lane | 641 yd | |
| No 1 Cob Shop | 28 Hucknall Lane | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | 2 Leen Drive | 819 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ken Martin Leisure Centre SHELL FOR KEN MARTIN SWIMMING POOL AND BUNGALOW SHELL FOR KEN MARTIN SWIMMING POOL AND BUNGALOW HUCKNALL LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 871 yd |
| Bestwood Miners Welfare Sports Ground Park Road | grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Bulwell Hall LONGFORD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 952 yd |
| Stanstead Primary School STANSTEAD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,020 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 | 37.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 37.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 37.5% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.