Highbury Road is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG6 9AE is located in the Bulwell Forest electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Highbury Road, Nottingham, NG6 9AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG6 9AA, NG6 9AD, NG6 9ND, NG6 9AQ, NG6 9AG, NG6 9AP, NG6 9AY, NG6 9AH, NG6 8QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG6 9AE 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 | 48.4% | 50.7% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 51.6% | 49.3% | -2.3% | 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.
In the immediate area around NG6 9AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% 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 | 34.3% | 46.2% | 11.9% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 36.4% | -12.5% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 7.6% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 7.2% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 33% | 34.4% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -14.0% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 44% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 10.4% |
| Fair health | 21.1% | 14.5% | -6.6% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 5% | 6.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 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 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.2% | 27.5% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 9.7% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 14.8% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 8.1% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 16.5% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 22% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.3% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 92.8% | 87.9% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 95.3% | 91.5% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 5% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 91.5% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highbury Road was 67.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.1% lower than the Bulwell Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Highbury Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Bulwell Forest and the 329th lowest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 355 Highbury Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-07-30 | £223,897 |
| Brewery House Highbury Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £89,000 | 1999-02-04 | £390,201 |
| 355 Highbury Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £46,000 | 1998-05-01 | £209,927 |
NG6 9AE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | 5,120 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 | 5,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 5,279 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cantrell Primary and Nursery School Cantrell Road , Bulwell NG6 9HJ | 1out of 4 | 452 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantrell Primary and Nursery School Cantrell Road , Bulwell NG6 9HJ | - not rated | 458 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonington Infant and Nursery School Steadfold Close , Crabtree Farm NG6 8AX | - not rated | 685 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crabtree Farm Primary School Steadfold Close , Crabtree Road NG6 8AX | 3out of 4 | 726 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery School Ragdale Road , Bulwell NG6 8GQ | - not rated | 808 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 828 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The River Leen School Hucknall Lane , Bulwell NG6 8AQ | - not rated | 869 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Mellish Comprehensive School Highbury Road , Bulwell NG6 9DS | - not rated | 870 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Derbyshire Comprehensive School Hucknall Lane , Bulwell NG6 8AQ | - not rated | 931 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulwell Academy Hucknall Lane , NG6 8AQ | 2out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,750 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 2,121 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 4,941 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College College Way , NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 4,981 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 | 1,910 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Hospital School School Office , City Hospital NG5 1PB | - not rated | 2,777 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , Bestwood NG5 5SL | - not rated | 2,879 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 2,949 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , NG5 6EQ | - not rated | 3,062 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Antonio's Chip Shop | 63a Main Street | 252 yd | |
| Bean Culture | Bulwell Riverside Cafe, Bulwell Riverside, Main Street | 265 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 62 Main Street | 305 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop | 14-18 Banks Yard | 323 yd | |
| Jeromes | 207 Main Street | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Horseshoe Inn | The Horseshoe Inn, Station Road | 121 yd | |
| Moon & Stars | The Moon And Stars, 47 Main Street | 231 yd | |
| Spot On Leisure Ltd | Spot On Leisure Club, Bulwell High Road | 280 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | The Royal Oak, 56 Main Street | 286 yd | |
| The Bull's Well Micro Pub | 7 Main Street | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy's Top Nosh | 61 Main Street | 205 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 73a Main Street | 252 yd | |
| Blue Marlin Ltd | 54 Main Street | 292 yd | |
| Taros Chicken | 261 Main Street | 345 yd | |
| Apollo Fish Bar | 264 Highbury Road | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 77 Main Street | 252 yd | |
| Iceland | 209-213 Main Street | 345 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 209 Highbury Road | 491 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Jennison Street | 500 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 35 Jennison Street | 500 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cantrell Primary And Nursery School CANTRELL ROAD | grass pitches | 458 yd |
| Mellish Sports Centre KEMMEL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 749 yd |
| Nottingham Outlaws Bmx Track NOTTINGHAM BMX CLUB NOTTINGHAM BMX CLUB SELLERS WOOD DRIVE | cycling | 835 yd |
| Henry Mellish School And Sports College (Closed) Highbury Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 870 yd |
| The River Leen School (Closed) Hucknall Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 872 yd |
| Bulwell Academy SQUIRES AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 952 yd |
| Hempshill Lane Park (Closed) Hempshill Lane | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Bulwell Forest BULWELL FOREST BULWELL FOREST HUCKNALL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,028 yd |
| Bulwell Forest Golf Club THE CLUBHOUSE THE CLUBHOUSE HUCKNALL ROAD | golf | 1,048 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.