Forest Cottages is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG6 8UB 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 Forest Cottages, Nottingham, NG6 8UB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG6 8UD, NG6 8NJ, NG6 8AH, NG5 5AB, NG5 5BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG6 8UB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 58.8% | 54% | -4.8% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 41.2% | 46% | 4.8% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 | 33.9% | 33.9% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 38.3% | 5.6% | 44.2% | -5.9% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 3.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 13.9% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 15.6% | 10% | -5.6% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36% | 39% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 29.1% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 20% | 19.8% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 7.1% |
| Bad health | 9.8% | 7.7% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 5.5% | 4.5% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
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 8UB this area, 46.1% 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 10.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.2% | 46.1% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 27.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 12.2% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 13.9% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 12.2% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 10.4% | -0.5% | 33.8% | -23.4% |
| Other | 4.3% | 0.4% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.6% | 2.3% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.3% | 2.6% | -1.7% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 78.8% | 77.7% | -1.1% | 81.4% | -3.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 88.3% | 88.8% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 88.5% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 9.9% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 0.6% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0.3% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 28.8% | 13.5% | 15.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.8% | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Christian | 32.9% | 46.2% | -13.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forest Cottages was 145.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 115.2% higher than the Hucknall South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Forest Cottages has the 10th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hucknall South and the 81st highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Forest Cottages, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-10-29 | £136,457 |
| 1 Forest Cottages, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2019-01-22 | £214,286 |
| 3 Forest Cottages, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2010-02-19 | £148,320 |
| 4 Forest Cottages, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2008-04-30 | £158,462 |
| 3 Forest Cottages, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2007-06-29 | £147,657 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 405 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Lawton Drive , Bulwell Hall Estate NG6 8BL | - not rated | 405 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanstead Flying High Academy Stanstead Avenue , Rise Park NG5 5BL | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanstead Nursery and Primary School Stanstead Avenue , Rise Park NG5 5BL | - not rated | 514 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery School Ragdale Road , Bulwell NG6 8GQ | - not rated | 801 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 511 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The River Leen School Hucknall Lane , Bulwell NG6 8AQ | - not rated | 612 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulwell Academy Squires Avenue , NG6 8HG | - not rated | 635 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulwell Academy Hucknall Lane , NG6 8AQ | 2out of 4 | 656 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Top Valley School & Engineering College Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | - not rated | 939 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,420 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 3,066 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 | 1,884 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , Bestwood NG5 5SL | - not rated | 2,868 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Green Crescent School Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG | - not rated | 2,915 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 3,016 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , NG5 6EQ | - not rated | 3,149 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurants | Springfield Retail Park, Hucknall Lane | 505 yd | |
| The Sandwich Bar | 310 Hucknall Lane | 657 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Petrol Filling Station, 35 Jennison Street | 866 yd | |
| The Curious Cafe and Gift Shop | 301 Main Street | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bestwood Road Sports And Social Club | Sports And Social Club, 40 Bestwood Road | 406 yd | |
| The Newstead Abbey | Newstead Abbey Hotel, St Albans Road | 646 yd | |
| The Monkey | The Monkey, 287 Main Street | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizzas | 219 Hucknall Lane | 256 yd | |
| Maggie's Sandwich Bar | 235 Hucknall Lane | 359 yd | |
| No 1 Cob Shop | 28 Hucknall Lane | 464 yd | |
| KFC Bulwell Drive Thru | Springfield Retail Park, Hucknall Lane | 558 yd | |
| Chickasso Bulwell | 200 Main Street | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | 2 Leen Drive | 159 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Jennison Street | 866 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 35 Jennison Street | 866 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 17 Bestwood Park Drive West | 1,009 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 | 345 yd |
| Stanstead Primary School STANSTEAD AVENUE | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| The River Leen School (Closed) Hucknall Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 610 yd |
| Bulwell Academy SQUIRES AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 653 yd |
| Top Valley Academy (Closed) TOP VALLEY DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 916 yd |
| Parkvale Academy TOP VALLEY DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 916 yd |
| Cantrell Primary And Nursery School CANTRELL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,022 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 | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.