Willow Hill Close is in Bulwell, Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG6 8DH 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 Willow Hill Close, Bulwell, Nottingham, NG6 8DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG6 8AY, NG6 8AX, NG6 8AU, NG6 8GY, NG6 8DG, NG6 8FG, NG6 8AZ, NG6 8FF, NG6 8DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG6 8DH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.3% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.8% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 8DH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64% 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 | 58% | 64% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 26.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.6% | 18.6% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -25.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 17% | 8.7% | -8.3% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 44.4% | 45.3% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 37% | -2.9% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 12.8% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
In the area around NG6 8DH this area, 29.1% 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 15.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.8% | 29.1% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25.5% | 9.4% | -16.1% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 19.2% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 9.8% | 7.4% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 12.5% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.7% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -18.3% |
| Other | 6.1% | 4.5% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 3% | 8.2% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 10.8% | 8.5% | -2.3% | 0.9% | 7.6% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 74.5% | 69.7% | -4.8% | 81.4% | -11.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 80.2% 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% | 80.2% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 7.5% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 3% | 7% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 80% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 12% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.3% | 76.7% | -18.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 28.6% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.3% | 37.2% | 20.1% |
| Christian | 29% | 46.2% | -17.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willow Hill Close was 97.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.8% lower than the Bulwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Willow Hill Close has the 15th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Bulwell and the 445th highest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Willow Hill Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2025-02-28 | £136,043 |
| 16 Willow Hill Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2020-07-03 | £136,892 |
| 50 Willow Hill Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2019-06-14 | £176,174 |
| 27 Willow Hill Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2018-11-30 | £146,566 |
| 19 Willow Hill Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £68,500 | 2018-11-21 | £95,617 |
The percentage of student residents living in NG6 8DH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Other | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 5,111 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crabtree Farm Primary School Steadfold Close , Crabtree Road NG6 8AX | 3out of 4 | 359 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hempshill Hall Primary School Armstrong Road , Hempshill Vale Estate NG6 7AT | 4out of 4 | 544 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snape Wood Primary and Nursery School Aspen Road , Bulwell NG6 7DS | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rufford Primary and Nursery School Hoewood Road , NG6 8LE | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn Park Primary and Nursery School Amesbury Circus , Aspley NG8 6DD | 3out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,645 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | 1out of 4 | 2,301 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Vale Academy Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | 1out of 4 | 2,811 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 3,219 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kimberley School Newdigate Street , Kimberley NG16 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 3,312 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,025 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 | 2,304 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | 3out of 4 | 3,233 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 3,420 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 3,865 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Field School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 3HW | 4out of 4 | 3,993 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crabtree Farm Community Cafe | Crabtree Farm Community Centre, Steadfold Close | 262 yd | |
| T & B's Cafe | 8 Coventry Road | 662 yd | |
| Clip N Climb | Unit 2b, Millennium Way East | 716 yd | |
| Bean Culture | Bulwell Riverside Cafe, Bulwell Riverside, Main Street | 726 yd | |
| Scott Antonio's Chip Shop | 63a Main Street | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull's Well Micro Pub | 7 Main Street | 702 yd | |
| Moon & Stars | The Moon And Stars, 47 Main Street | 788 yd | |
| Spot On Leisure Ltd | Spot On Leisure Club, Bulwell High Road | 835 yd | |
| The Horseshoe Inn | The Horseshoe Inn, Station Road | 938 yd | |
| Millers Barn | Millennium Way West, Nuthall | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marino’s Pizza Kebab House | 41 Clayfield Close | 212 yd | |
| Sal's Snacks | Greasley Street | 577 yd | |
| Grubway | 131 Cinderhill Road | 632 yd | |
| Andy's Top Nosh | 61 Main Street | 864 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 73a Main Street | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 77 Main Street | 886 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 209 Highbury Road | 1,014 yd | |
| Iceland | 209-213 Main Street | 1,055 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hempshill Lane Park (Closed) Hempshill Lane | grass pitches | 339 yd |
| Nottingham Outlaws Bmx Track NOTTINGHAM BMX CLUB NOTTINGHAM BMX CLUB SELLERS WOOD DRIVE | cycling | 542 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 | 78.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.