Park Road is in Bestwood Village, Nottingham and in Gedling district. NG6 8UE is located in the Bestwood St Albans electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sherwood. This postcode has been in use since 2014-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Park Road, Bestwood Village, Nottingham, NG6 8UE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG6 8TR, NG6 8TS, NG6 8XG, NG6 8TW, NG6 8XB, NG6 8XA, NG6 8YU, NG6 8XD, NG6 8TT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG6 8UE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 50.7% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 46.1% | 49.3% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 26.8% | 40.2% | 13.4% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 35.4% | -12.4% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 11% | 14.2% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 4.9% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 37.6% | 40.6% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 39.9% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 12.9% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 4.6% | -3.9% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32% | 20.7% | -11.3% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 10.6% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 15% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.5% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 23.2% | 13.6% | 16.9% | 6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 20.7% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.2% | 92.5% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
In this area, 95% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.8% | 95% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 95.4% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Road was 34.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.0% lower than the Bestwood St Albans average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Bestwood St Albans and the 168th lowest crime rate of 385 local areas in Gedling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 Park Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2020-04-09 | £215,312 |
| 65 Park Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, a newly built property | £120,000 | 2014-12-12 | £214,564 |
| 77 Park Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, a newly built property | £120,000 | 2014-08-06 | £216,788 |
| 79 Park Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, a newly built property | £110,000 | 2014-07-18 | £203,646 |
| 75 Park Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, a newly built property | £110,000 | 2014-07-18 | £203,646 |
NG6 8UE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne Primary and Nursery School Keepers Close , Bestwood Village NG6 8XE | 3out of 4 | 402 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Primary Academy Bewcastle Road , Top Valley NG5 9PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Park Primary and Nursery School Bestwood Park Drive West , Rise Park NG5 5EL | 3out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhill Junior School Broomhill Road , Hucknall NG15 6AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Butler's Hill Infant and Nursery School Broomhill Road , Hucknall NG15 6AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,820 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oakwood Academy Bewcastle Road , Warren Hill NG5 9PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Vale Academy Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | 1out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulwell Academy Hucknall Lane , NG6 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,472 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill Academy Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX | 4out of 4 | 3,681 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National CofE Academy Annesley Road , Hucknall NG15 7DB | 3out of 4 | 3,890 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 3,697 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derrymount School Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN | 3out of 4 | 3,773 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Crescent School Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG | - not rated | 4,490 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Home Education PRU Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE | 2out of 4 | 4,987 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Forge Mill | Mill Lane | 942 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bestwood Miners Welfare Sports Ground Park Road | grass pitches | 631 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 | 63.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.