Linby Street is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG6 8EN 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 Linby Street, Nottingham, NG6 8EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG6 8EH, NG6 8EJ, NG6 8EQ, NG6 8AT, NG6 8ED, NG6 9HP, NG6 9JU, NG6 8ET, NG6 9JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG6 8EN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 54.1% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 50.9% | 45.9% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 8EN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.9% 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 | 50.7% | 60.9% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 23.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.6% | 21.4% | -9.2% | 44.2% | -22.8% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10% | 10.4% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 44.4% | 44.9% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 36% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 12.7% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
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 18.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.8% | 22.3% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25.8% | 15.5% | -10.3% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 16.1% | 4.1% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 20.2% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 18.1% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -15.7% |
| Other | 7.2% | 2.6% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 6.2% | 0.4% | -5.8% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.5% | 0.9% | -4.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 5.1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 75.6% | 77.4% | 1.8% | 81.4% | -4.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 83.5% 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 | 89.8% | 83.5% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 8.2% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 3.9% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 82.5% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 6.8% | 6.4% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 2.6% | -5.4% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.5% | 76.7% | -17.2% |
| France | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 26.3% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.9% | 37.2% | 16.7% |
| Christian | 30.2% | 46.2% | -16.0% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Linby Street was 2136.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 3053.8% higher than the Hucknall South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Linby Street has the highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hucknall South and the highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 633.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Linby Street, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2014-05-30 | £175,236 |
NG6 8EN area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery School Ragdale Road , Bulwell NG6 8GQ | - not rated | 327 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery School Ragdale Road , Bulwell NG6 8GQ | 3out of 4 | 327 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantrell Primary and Nursery School Cantrell Road , Bulwell NG6 9HJ | 1out of 4 | 435 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantrell Primary and Nursery School Cantrell Road , Bulwell NG6 9HJ | - not rated | 467 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanstead Flying High Academy Stanstead Avenue , Rise Park NG5 5BL | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bulwell Academy Squires Avenue , NG6 8HG | - not rated | 249 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The River Leen School Hucknall Lane , Bulwell NG6 8AQ | - not rated | 290 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Derbyshire Comprehensive School Hucknall Lane , Bulwell NG6 8AQ | - not rated | 335 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulwell Academy Hucknall Lane , NG6 8AQ | 2out of 4 | 395 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Mellish Comprehensive School Highbury Road , Bulwell NG6 9DS | - not rated | 1,390 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,283 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 2,347 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 | 2,394 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bestwood Village School School Walk , Bestwood Village NG6 8UU | - not rated | 2,645 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , Bestwood NG5 5SL | - not rated | 2,926 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| City Hospital School School Office , City Hospital NG5 1PB | - not rated | 3,024 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 3,033 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Petrol Filling Station, 35 Jennison Street | 100 yd | |
| The Curious Cafe and Gift Shop | 301 Main Street | 177 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants | Springfield Retail Park, Hucknall Lane | 266 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 62 Main Street | 379 yd | |
| Jeromes | 207 Main Street | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Monkey | The Monkey, 287 Main Street | 233 yd | |
| The Newstead Abbey | Newstead Abbey Hotel, St Albans Road | 238 yd | |
| Lion Revived Pub | 10 Robinsons Hill | 365 yd | |
| The William Peverel | The William Peverel, 253 Main Street | 383 yd | |
| Bestwood Road Sports And Social Club | Sports And Social Club, 40 Bestwood Road | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chickasso Bulwell | 200 Main Street | 47 yd | |
| Bulwell Grill | 198a Main Street | 55 yd | |
| Yo! To Go | Tesco Extra, 35 Jennison Street | 97 yd | |
| KFC Bulwell Drive Thru | Springfield Retail Park, Hucknall Lane | 216 yd | |
| Best Taste | 154 Main Street | 224 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | Jennison Street | 100 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 35 Jennison Street | 100 yd | |
| Iceland | 209-213 Main Street | 383 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 77 Main Street | 560 yd | |
| Morrisons | 2 Leen Drive | 613 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The River Leen School (Closed) Hucknall Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 293 yd |
| Bulwell Academy SQUIRES AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 400 yd |
| Cantrell Primary And Nursery School CANTRELL ROAD | grass pitches | 470 yd |
| 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 | 573 yd |
| Stanstead Primary School STANSTEAD AVENUE | grass pitches | 882 yd |
| Bulwell Forest BULWELL FOREST BULWELL FOREST HUCKNALL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 978 yd |
| Bulwell Forest Golf Club THE CLUBHOUSE THE CLUBHOUSE HUCKNALL ROAD | golf | 991 yd |
| Nottingham Outlaws Bmx Track NOTTINGHAM BMX CLUB NOTTINGHAM BMX CLUB SELLERS WOOD DRIVE | cycling | 1,070 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.