Highbury Road is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG6 9FF 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 9FF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG6 9GY, NG6 9JG, NG6 9GT, NG6 9BU, NG6 9AU, NG6 9DN, NG6 9JF, NG6 9GX, NG6 9BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG6 9FF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 50% | 52.8% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 50% | 47.2% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 9FF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46% 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 | 36.9% | 46% | 9.1% | 37.9% | 8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 34.2% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 3.4% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 8% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 11% | 8.4% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 (70.3%) 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 | 47.1% | 40.4% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 29.9% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 18.5% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 10.2% | 3.8% | 4.0% | 6.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
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 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.4% | 24.2% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 11.9% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 11.5% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 19.6% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 22.7% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 5.9% | 5.8% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 6.1% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 87.2% | 78.2% | -9.0% | 81.4% | -3.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 85.8% 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 | 89.4% | 85.8% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 7.4% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 85.8% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 7.1% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.6% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highbury Road was 112.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.9% higher than the Bulwell Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Highbury Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Bulwell Forest and the 406th highest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188 Highbury Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2010-02-19 | £206,000 |
| 190 Highbury Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2010-02-19 | £206,000 |
| 180 Highbury Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2009-02-27 | £284,939 |
| 186 Highbury Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2006-07-06 | £181,338 |
| 192 Highbury Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2005-10-11 | £275,893 |
NG6 9FF 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 4,589 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 | 4,704 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 4,726 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 | 450 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School Piccadilly , Bulwell NG6 9FN | - not rated | 450 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantrell Primary and Nursery School Cantrell Road , Bulwell NG6 9HJ | - not rated | 755 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantrell Primary and Nursery School Cantrell Road , Bulwell NG6 9HJ | 1out of 4 | 773 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonington Infant and Nursery School Steadfold Close , Crabtree Farm NG6 8AX | - not rated | 838 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Mellish Comprehensive School Highbury Road , Bulwell NG6 9DS | - not rated | 320 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulwell Academy Squires Avenue , NG6 8HG | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The River Leen School Hucknall Lane , Bulwell NG6 8AQ | - not rated | 1,390 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Padstow School Padstow Road , Bestwood Estate NG5 5GH | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Derbyshire Comprehensive School Hucknall Lane , Bulwell NG6 8AQ | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,309 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 4,711 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College College Way , NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 4,754 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 | 1,362 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Hospital School School Office , City Hospital NG5 1PB | - not rated | 2,361 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Provision PRU Concord House , Nottingham Road NG7 7FF | - not rated | 2,579 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , Bestwood NG5 5SL | - not rated | 2,625 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 2,660 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wills Cafe | 200 Highbury Road | 60 yd | |
| Highbury Options | Highbury Hospital, Highbury Road | 339 yd | |
| Aramark Catering Ltd | Highbury Hospital, Highbury Road | 339 yd | |
| T & B's Cafe | 8 Coventry Road | 430 yd | |
| Bean Culture | Bulwell Riverside Cafe, Bulwell Riverside, Main Street | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Hotel | Oxford Hotel, 191-193 Highbury Road | 86 yd | |
| Oakleigh Lodge Social Club | 1 Highbury Road | 567 yd | |
| The Bull's Well Micro Pub | 7 Main Street | 580 yd | |
| The Horseshoe Inn | The Horseshoe Inn, Station Road | 660 yd | |
| Moon & Stars | The Moon And Stars, 47 Main Street | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Highbury Fish Bar | 192 Highbury Road | 4 yd | |
| China City | 174 Highbury Road | 4 yd | |
| Apollo Fish Bar | 264 Highbury Road | 197 yd | |
| Grubway | 131 Cinderhill Road | 548 yd | |
| Highbury Balti House | 23 Highbury Road | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 209 Highbury Road | 86 yd | |
| Zhongcheng Fresh Surpermarket | Workshop, Bedford Grove | 542 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 77 Main Street | 774 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | 989 Hucknall Road | 792 yd | |
| Iceland | 209-213 Main Street | 899 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mellish Sports Centre KEMMEL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 240 yd |
| Henry Mellish School And Sports College (Closed) Highbury Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 318 yd |
| Cantrell Primary And Nursery School CANTRELL ROAD | grass pitches | 752 yd |
| Mill Street Recreation Ground MILL STREET PLAYING FIELDS MILL STREET PLAYING FIELDS GREENWICH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 942 yd |
| Bulwell Forest BULWELL FOREST BULWELL FOREST HUCKNALL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,062 yd |
| Bulwell Forest Golf Club THE CLUBHOUSE THE CLUBHOUSE HUCKNALL ROAD | golf | 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| 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 | 64.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.