Brancaster Close is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG6 8SL is located in the Basford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brancaster Close, Nottingham, NG6 8SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG6 8QX, NG6 0ND, NG6 8ST, NG6 8QU, NG6 8QZ, NG6 8SY, NG6 8SF, NG6 8SH, NG6 8QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG6 8SL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 50.2% | 49.4% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 49.8% | 50.6% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20% | 23.5% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.9% | 50.9% | -6.0% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 8.1% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 13.1% | 16.7% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 10.6% |
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 | 36% | 39.3% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -9.1% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 36.6% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 17.9% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 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 | 33.5% | 25% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 9.7% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 13.1% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 7.6% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 11.9% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 28% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 7.3% | 4.7% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.8% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 6.7% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 85.2% | 78.8% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -2.6% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 86% 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 | 93.3% | 86% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 85.7% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 10.1% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 1.6% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.5% | 37.2% | -8.7% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brancaster Close was 39.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.9% lower than the Basford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Brancaster Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Basford and the 180th lowest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Brancaster Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2025-09-29 | £218,653 |
| 6 Brancaster Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-10-30 | £218,040 |
| 8 Brancaster Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2017-11-03 | £223,347 |
| 3 Brancaster Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2016-11-30 | £177,086 |
| 17 Brancaster Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2015-03-10 | £208,539 |
NG6 8SL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NG6 8SL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 94 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,931 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 | 4,084 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 4,374 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosslyn Park Primary and Nursery School Amesbury Circus , Aspley NG8 6DD | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn Park Primary and Nursery School Amesbury Circus , Aspley NG8 6DD | - not rated | 862 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crabtree Farm Primary School Steadfold Close , Crabtree Road NG6 8AX | 3out of 4 | 957 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonington Infant and Nursery School Steadfold Close , Crabtree Farm NG6 8AX | - not rated | 982 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Primary School Bulwell Lane , Old Basford NG6 0BS | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Mellish Comprehensive School Highbury Road , Bulwell NG6 9DS | - not rated | 866 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | 3out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Crane School East Gate , Minver Crescent NG8 5PN | - not rated | 1,529 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Padstow School Padstow Road , Bestwood Estate NG5 5GH | - not rated | 2,111 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | 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 | 469 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 2,393 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 3,808 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College College Way , NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 3,852 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 | 1,331 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Provision PRU Concord House , Nottingham Road NG7 7FF | - not rated | 2,445 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | - not rated | 2,677 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | - not rated | 2,677 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspley Wood School Robins Wood Road , Aspley NG8 3LD | - not rated | 2,699 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clip N Climb | Unit 2b, Millennium Way East | 396 yd | |
| Highbury Options | Highbury Hospital, Highbury Road | 590 yd | |
| Aramark Catering Ltd | Highbury Hospital, Highbury Road | 590 yd | |
| Basford United Football Club | Basford United Football Club, Greenwich Avenue | 717 yd | |
| T & B's Cafe | 8 Coventry Road | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headstocks | Headstocks Public House, Bagnall Road | 184 yd | |
| Basford Hall Miners Welfare | 55 Goldcrest Road | 418 yd | |
| Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service | Stockhill Fire Station, Stockhill Lane | 827 yd | |
| Oakleigh Lodge Social Club | 1 Highbury Road | 837 yd | |
| The Mill | The Mill Public House, Bagnall Road | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grubway | 131 Cinderhill Road | 555 yd | |
| KFC Nuthall | 629 Nuthall Road | 632 yd | |
| Pomodoro & Basilico | 26 Bells Lane | 641 yd | |
| GG's Takeaway | 28 Bells Lane | 641 yd | |
| China Garden | 24 Bells Lane | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 698 Nuthall Road | 518 yd | |
| Iceland | 599 Nuthall Road | 618 yd | |
| Zhongcheng Fresh Surpermarket | Workshop, Bedford Grove | 766 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 209 Highbury Road | 916 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Street Recreation Ground MILL STREET PLAYING FIELDS MILL STREET PLAYING FIELDS GREENWICH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Cinderhill Gym Ltd NUTHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 646 yd |
| Nuthall Recreation (Closed) Nuthall Road | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Henry Mellish School And Sports College (Closed) Highbury Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 855 yd |
| Mellish Sports Centre KEMMEL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 994 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 | 144.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.