Thorner Close is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG6 9EJ 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 Thorner Close, Nottingham, NG6 9EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG6 9EB, NG6 0EU, NG6 9DZ, NG6 0DW, NG6 9EL, NG6 9EG, NG6 0DY, NG6 9EE, NG6 9DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG6 9EJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.3% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.7% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 9EJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.3% 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 | 52.5% | 53.3% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.8% | 24.9% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -19.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 10.7% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 4.9% | 0.4% | 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 | 43.9% | 46.7% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 32.2% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 14.8% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.4% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.8% | 28% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.2% | 11.6% | -9.6% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 18.7% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 17.8% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 17.3% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 0.6% | -2.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 6.5% | 7.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.4% | 9.5% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 8.5% |
| Other Black | 4.3% | 1.2% | -3.1% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 15.1% | 9.2% | -5.9% | 0.9% | 8.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 60.8% | 66.4% | 5.6% | 81.4% | -15.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 81.8% 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 | 87.1% | 81.8% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 9.6% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 81.3% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 5.9% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 2.7% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.2% | 76.7% | -16.5% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 5.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 25.2% | 13.5% | 11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.8% | 37.2% | 15.6% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thorner Close was 142.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.3% higher than the Basford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thorner Close has the 14th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Basford and the 295th highest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.4%.

Households in this area have a much 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Thorner Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2024-03-21 | £171,108 |
| 13 Thorner Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-08-29 | £150,744 |
| 14 Thorner Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £46,000 | 2021-10-01 | £52,483 |
| 5 Thorner Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Other, an established residential building | £3,000 | 2019-01-18 | £3,903 |
| 7 Thorner Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2018-10-02 | £110,862 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 4,244 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School Piccadilly , Bulwell NG6 9FN | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Primary School Park Lane , Old Basford NG6 0DT | 3out of 4 | 447 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Whipple Primary School Padstow Road , Bestwood NG5 5GH | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantrell Primary and Nursery School Cantrell Road , Bulwell NG6 9HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Basford School Percy Street , Old Basford NG6 0GF | 4out of 4 | 1,269 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 | 1,591 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Vale Academy Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | 1out of 4 | 2,026 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulwell Academy Hucknall Lane , NG6 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,058 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Free School The Courtaulds Building , 290 Haydn Road NG5 1EB | 3out of 4 | 2,265 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Aspley Academy Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | 3out of 4 | 2,943 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,900 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 | 745 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 2,077 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| FUEL Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX | - not rated | 2,309 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Home Education PRU Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE | 2out of 4 | 2,509 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Take 1 Learning Centre Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham NG7 6BE | - not rated | 3,363 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Slice | 15 Highbury Road | 440 yd | |
| Community Café at St Aidan's CIC | St Aidans Church And Church Hall, Lansdowne Road | 527 yd | |
| Ajaes Cob Shop | 6 Andover Road | 694 yd | |
| Roll On In Sandwich Bar | 30 Southwark Street | 722 yd | |
| Highbury Options | Highbury Hospital, Highbury Road | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakleigh Lodge Social Club | 1 Highbury Road | 440 yd | |
| The Park Tavern | Park Tavern, 98 Arnold Road | 525 yd | |
| The Old Pear Tree | The Old Pear Tree Public House, Bulwell Lane | 652 yd | |
| Oxford Hotel | Oxford Hotel, 191-193 Highbury Road | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highbury Balti House | 23 Highbury Road | 440 yd | |
| La Cucina | 21 Highbury Road | 440 yd | |
| The Anchor | 151 Andover Road | 479 yd | |
| Billy's Fish Bar | 45 Arnold Road | 557 yd | |
| Beijing Garden | 4 Andover Road | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zhongcheng Fresh Surpermarket | Workshop, Bedford Grove | 513 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | 989 Hucknall Road | 598 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 209 Highbury Road | 925 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 246 Arnold Road | 1,052 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Mellish School And Sports College (Closed) Highbury Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 565 yd |
| Mellish Sports Centre KEMMEL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 603 yd |
| Mill Street Recreation Ground MILL STREET PLAYING FIELDS MILL STREET PLAYING FIELDS GREENWICH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 829 yd |
| Vernon Park VERNON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 925 yd |
| Southglade Leisure Centre SOUTHGLADE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,083 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 | 300.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.