Lenton Avenue is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG7 1DZ 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 Avenue, Nottingham, NG7 1DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG7 1EP, NG7 1EA, NG7 1JE, NG7 1FP, NG7 1JJ, NG7 1JG, NG7 1JH, NG7 1ER, NG7 1DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG7 1DZ is primarily male, with 54.3% 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 | 43.3% | 45.7% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 56.7% | 54.3% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
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 NG7 1DZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54% 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 | 64.3% | 54% | -10.3% | 37.9% | 16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.7% | 33.1% | 6.4% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 6.6% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.8%) 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 | 59.8% | 57.4% | -2.4% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 31% | 35.4% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 8% | 6.5% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 1DZ this area, 5.1% 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 68.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.3% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 18.2% | -13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 7% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 18.7% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 68.3% | 68.5% | 0.2% | 33.8% | 34.7% |
| Other | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.3% | 1% | -3.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 80.8% | 89.2% | 8.4% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 86.6% 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 | 83.3% | 86.6% | 3.3% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 5% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 5.5% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.4% | 86.9% | 5.5% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 7.6% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 2.4% | -7.5% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.1% | 37.2% | 22.9% |
| Christian | 28.5% | 46.2% | -17.7% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lenton Avenue was 112.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.3% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Lenton Avenue has the 78th lowest crime rate of 170 local areas in Castle and the 376th highest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Lenton Court Lenton Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £230,119 | 2022-06-24 | £243,344 |
| 2 Lenton Court Lenton Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2022-04-11 | £228,132 |
| 3 Lenton Court Lenton Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2021-12-17 | £258,834 |
| 6 Lenton Court Lenton Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2014-08-15 | £417,765 |
| 5 Lenton Court Lenton Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2012-03-21 | £317,530 |
NG7 1DZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NG7 1DZ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NG7 1DZ 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,329 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 | 357 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Primary School Ainsworth Drive , NG2 1FX | 3out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Welbeck Primary School Kinglake Place , Meadows NG2 1NT | 4out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radford Primary School Academy Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3FL | 3out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mellers Primary School Norton Street , Radford NG7 3HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,325 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF | 3out of 4 | 2,226 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Djanogly City Academy Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham Road NG7 6ND | 3out of 4 | 2,269 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Wollaton Academy Sutton Passeys Crescent , Wollaton Park NG8 1EA | 4out of 4 | 2,300 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Becket School The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY | 3out of 4 | 2,688 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,844 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 5,344 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 4,375 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 | 1,091 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| CP Riverside School Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | 2out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Academy 113 Forest Road West , Radford NG7 4ES | 2out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Trent University Burton Street , NG1 4BU | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denewood Academy Denewood Academy , 113 Forest Road West NG7 4ES | 1out of 4 | 1,549 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | 76-78 Castle Boulevard | 98 yd | |
| The Crusty Cob Shop | 223 Castle Boulevard | 273 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Pizza Hut, Castle Bridge Road | 317 yd | |
| Costa | Castle Marina Retail Park, Castle Bridge Road | 317 yd | |
| The Lenton Centre | Lenton Community And Leisure Centre, Willoughby Street | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waters Edge | Waters Edge, 3 Castle Bridge Road | 460 yd | |
| Lenton Liberal Club | 18 Osmaston Street | 498 yd | |
| Nottingham Royal Navy Association Club Ltd | The Nottingham Royal Naval Association Club, 22 Church Street | 542 yd | |
| The Roundhouse Bar & Kitchen | The Roundhouse, Royal Standard Place | 892 yd | |
| Nottingham Playhouse | Nottingham Playhouse, 6 Wellington Circus | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Corner (Fast N Fresh) Ltd | 243 Castle Boulevard | 273 yd | |
| Arco Pizza | 10 Lenton Boulevard | 543 yd | |
| Su'San | 8 Lenton Boulevard | 554 yd | |
| Dessert Lane & Ice Cream Chaos | 32 Lenton Boulevard | 565 yd | |
| Avocafe by Nutri2Go | 1 Park Street | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 132 Willoughby Street | 418 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd | 11 Castle Bridge Road | 460 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Unit 1, Castle Marina Retail Park, Castle Bridge Road | 539 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd | 223 Derby Road | 623 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Majestics Fitness (Closed) Prospect Place | health and fitness suite | 424 yd |
| The Lenton Centre WILLOUGHBY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 425 yd |
| Raw Physique (Closed) Castle Buildings Castle Buildings Sherwin Road | health and fitness suite | 451 yd |
| Nottingham Squash Rackets Club TATTERSHALL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 516 yd |
| The Park Tennis Club TATTERSHALL DRIVE | tennis courts | 640 yd |
| Nottingham Castle Lawn Tennis Club COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND TENNIS DRIVE | tennis courts | 749 yd |
| South Nottingham College (Maid Marian Way Campus) MAID MARIAN WAY | health and fitness suite | 1,084 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 | 177.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.