Lenton Road is in The Park, Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG7 1DQ is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lenton Road, The Park, Nottingham, NG7 1DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG7 1FZ, NG7 1BZ, NG7 1DA, NG7 1DD, NG7 1DJ, NG7 1EN, NG7 1DS, NG7 1DB, NG7 1DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG7 1DQ is primarily male, with 54.8% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.1% | 45.2% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -5.8% |
| Male | 57.9% | 54.8% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 5.8% |
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 NG7 1DQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.3% 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 | 71.1% | 68.3% | -2.8% | 37.9% | 30.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.2% | 23.9% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -20.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 63.3% | 60.4% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 12.0% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 32.8% | 3.9% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 5.3% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -7.4% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 NG7 1DQ this area, 3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 63.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -15.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -8.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 3.5% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.1% | 25.8% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.4% | 63.4% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 29.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 0.8% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 3.6% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 6.5% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 76.2% | 68% | -8.2% | 81.4% | -13.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 71.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 71.3% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -11.9% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 10.3% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.9% | 11.1% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76% | 71.8% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 9.6% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 2.8% | -3.1% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 10.2% | 0.9% | 1.9% | 8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.8% | 37.2% | 15.6% |
| Christian | 26.3% | 46.2% | -19.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lenton Road was 74.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.2% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lenton Road has the 50th lowest crime rate of 170 local areas in Castle and the 383rd lowest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4B Lenton Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2022-02-28 | £282,412 |
| 11 Lenton Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2021-09-21 | £1,514,897 |
| 8 Lenton Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2018-09-14 | £965,428 |
| Garden Apartment 4 Lenton Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2018-07-06 | £517,431 |
| Garden Apartment 4 Lenton Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2018-05-03 | £424,639 |
NG7 1DQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NG7 1DQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 148 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 91 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 33 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 46 |
| Education | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| 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 | 1,539 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edna G. Olds Academy Church Street , Lenton NG7 1SJ | 4out of 4 | 822 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Welbeck Primary School Kinglake Place , Meadows NG2 1NT | 4out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Primary School Ainsworth Drive , NG2 1FX | 3out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mellers Primary School Norton Street , Radford NG7 3HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radford Primary School Academy Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3FL | 3out of 4 | 1,571 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology 93 Abbey Street , Dunkirk NG7 2PL | 3out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Djanogly City Academy Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham Road NG7 6ND | 3out of 4 | 2,115 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF | 3out of 4 | 2,147 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Becket School The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY | 3out of 4 | 2,693 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Wollaton Academy Sutton Passeys Crescent , Wollaton Park NG8 1EA | 4out of 4 | 2,747 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Academy Greenwood Road , NG3 7EB | 3out of 4 | 3,887 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's School 33 Derby Road , NG1 5AW | - not rated | 714 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Trent University Burton Street , NG1 4BU | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Soup Academy 14 High Pavement , NG1 1HN | 4out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Academy 113 Forest Road West , Radford NG7 4ES | 2out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denewood Academy Denewood Academy , 113 Forest Road West NG7 4ES | 1out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Seafood Guy By 1998 Cafe | 101 Castle Boulevard | 363 yd | |
| Nottingham Castle Café | Nottingham Castle, Castle Road | 395 yd | |
| Nottingham Castle Visitor Centre Café | Nottingham Castle, Castle Road | 395 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants | Castle Marina Retail Park, Castle Bridge Road | 399 yd | |
| Browns Bar & Brasserie | 20 Park Row | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roundhouse Bar & Kitchen | The Roundhouse, Royal Standard Place | 431 yd | |
| Crafty Crow | 102 Friar Lane | 529 yd | |
| Fothergills | 5-7 Castle Road | 535 yd | |
| The Castle | The Castle, 1 Castle Road | 535 yd | |
| Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalem | Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalem, Brewhouse Yard | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet 80s Restaurant | 57 Friar Lane | 590 yd | |
| Stevo's | John A Stephens North Of, Castle Meadow Road | 599 yd | |
| Quincy Sandwich Bar/Apache Street Food | 25a Derby Road | 703 yd | |
| The Hot Wok | 18 St James's Street | 721 yd | |
| Wraps and Wings, Eggs Quisite and Wicked | 8-10 Hounds Gate | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | Unit 1, Castle Marina Retail Park, Castle Bridge Road | 399 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd | 11 Castle Bridge Road | 609 yd | |
| Zaap Thai Market | 93-95 Upper Parliament Street | 773 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 63 Long Row | 791 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 25-29 Wheeler Gate | 843 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Squash Rackets Club TATTERSHALL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 241 yd |
| The Park Tennis Club TATTERSHALL DRIVE | tennis courts | 343 yd |
| Nottingham Castle Lawn Tennis Club COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND TENNIS DRIVE | tennis courts | 575 yd |
| South Nottingham College (Maid Marian Way Campus) MAID MARIAN WAY | health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| Better Gym Nottingham (Closed) Castle Wharf Castle Wharf Canal Street | health and fitness suite | 722 yd |
| The Lenton Centre WILLOUGHBY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 895 yd |
| Urban Escape WOLLATON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 903 yd |
| Majestics Fitness (Closed) Prospect Place | health and fitness suite | 909 yd |
| Raw Physique (Closed) Castle Buildings Castle Buildings Sherwin Road | health and fitness suite | 939 yd |
| Virgin Active Pure Fitness (Nottingham) (Closed) The Corner House The Corner House Burton Street | health and fitness suite | 1,075 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 235.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.