Sycamore Rise is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG6 8ST is located in the Basford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham North. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sycamore Rise, Nottingham, NG6 8ST and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG6 8SY, NG6 8SF, NG6 8SL, NG6 0ND, NG6 8SJ, NG6 8SH, NG6 8YG, NG6 8QX, NG6 8YH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG6 8ST 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 Sycamore Rise was 36.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.1% lower than the Basford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sycamore Rise has the 5th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Basford and the 165th lowest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Sycamore Rise, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-04-30 | £315,000 |
| 6 Sycamore Rise, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £372,000 | 2025-03-26 | £366,776 |
| 19 Sycamore Rise, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2024-09-26 | £320,012 |
| 2 Sycamore Rise, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £302,500 | 2024-07-26 | £300,361 |
| 21 Sycamore Rise, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2023-03-20 | £423,537 |
NG6 8ST 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 8ST 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB | 4out of 4 | 4,063 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 | 795 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crabtree Farm Primary School Steadfold Close , Crabtree Road NG6 8AX | 3out of 4 | 979 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Basford School Percy Street , Old Basford NG6 0GF | 4out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School Piccadilly , Bulwell NG6 9FN | 3out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Primary School Park Lane , Old Basford NG6 0DT | 3out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | 1out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulwell Academy Hucknall Lane , NG6 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,271 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Aspley Academy Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | 3out of 4 | 2,423 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 2,495 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Aspley Lane , NG8 5GY | - not rated | 2,502 yd | Free schools | 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 | 3,741 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 | 1,372 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 2,624 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | 3out of 4 | 2,816 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| FUEL Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX | - not rated | 3,010 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Field School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 3HW | 4out of 4 | 3,268 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clip N Climb | Unit 2b, Millennium Way East | 479 yd | |
| Basford United Football Club | Basford United Football Club, Greenwich Avenue | 622 yd | |
| Highbury Options | Highbury Hospital, Highbury Road | 627 yd | |
| Aramark Catering Ltd | Highbury Hospital, Highbury Road | 627 yd | |
| Corner Slice | 15 Highbury Road | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headstocks | Headstocks Public House, Bagnall Road | 85 yd | |
| Basford Hall Miners Welfare | 55 Goldcrest Road | 357 yd | |
| Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service | Stockhill Fire Station, Stockhill Lane | 725 yd | |
| The Mill | The Mill Public House, Bagnall Road | 746 yd | |
| Oakleigh Lodge Social Club | 1 Highbury Road | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC Nuthall | 629 Nuthall Road | 551 yd | |
| Grubway | 131 Cinderhill Road | 640 yd | |
| Pomodoro & Basilico | 26 Bells Lane | 645 yd | |
| GG's Takeaway | 28 Bells Lane | 645 yd | |
| China Garden | 24 Bells Lane | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 698 Nuthall Road | 457 yd | |
| Iceland | 599 Nuthall Road | 544 yd | |
| Zhongcheng Fresh Surpermarket | Workshop, Bedford Grove | 747 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 209 Highbury Road | 966 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 | 516 yd |
| Cinderhill Gym Ltd NUTHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 579 yd |
| Nuthall Recreation (Closed) Nuthall Road | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Henry Mellish School And Sports College (Closed) Highbury Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 863 yd |
| Mellish Sports Centre KEMMEL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,013 yd |
| Old Basford School PERCY STREET | grass pitches | 1,068 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 | 39.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.