South Road is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG7 1EB 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 South Road, Nottingham, NG7 1EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG7 1EH, NG7 1ED, NG7 1EJ, NG7 1EE, NG7 1EN, NG7 1ER, NG7 1DT, NG7 1DS, NG7 1DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG7 1EB has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents 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 | 41.3% | 49% | 7.7% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 58.7% | 51% | -7.7% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 1EB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53% 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 | 54.3% | 53% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.8% | 34.9% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -9.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (92.2%) 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 | 68.2% | 66% | -2.2% | 48.4% | 17.6% |
| Good health | 26.2% | 26.2% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 3.8% | 6.6% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 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 1EB this area, 3.2% 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 75.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 1.8% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.5% | 7.3% | 3.8% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 10.6% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 73.4% | 75.2% | 1.8% | 33.8% | 41.4% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 5.4% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.5% | 0.4% | -4.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 74.5% | 88.4% | 13.9% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 80.3% 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 | 83.2% | 80.3% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 11.1% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.7% | 5.3% | -3.4% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.9% | 80.7% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 8.2% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 3.3% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Road was 35.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.5% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
South Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 167 local areas in Castle and the 158th lowest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -91.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2A South Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £589,000 | 2023-09-22 | £612,798 |
| Flat 5 Ellenborough House, 3 South Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-04-14 | £297,910 |
| Flat 2 Ellenborough House, 3 South Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2021-09-22 | £795,599 |
| 2A South Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2020-10-15 | £614,636 |
| Flat 6 Ellenborough House, 3 South Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2020-05-01 | £362,063 |
NG7 1EB 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 1EB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 118 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| 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 | - not rated | 1,433 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 1,557 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 1,685 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 1,907 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 2,409 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edna G Olds Primary and Nursery School Church Street , Lenton NG7 1SJ | - not rated | 677 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edna G. Olds Academy Church Street , Lenton NG7 1SJ | 4out of 4 | 677 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Douglas Primary and Nursery School Seely Road , Off Ilkeston Road NG7 3GR | - not rated | 831 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lenton Primary and Nursery School Lenton Boulevard , NG7 2ES | - not rated | 874 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Raleigh Infant School Russell Street , NG7 4FL | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandfield Comprehensive School Sandfield Road , Lenton NG7 1QH | - not rated | 880 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology 93 Abbey Street , Dunkirk NG7 2PL | 3out of 4 | 1,655 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Djanogly City Academy Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham Road NG7 6ND | - not rated | 2,114 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Comprehensive School Gregory Boulevard , NG7 6PA | - not rated | 2,184 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilford Meadows Comprehensive School Coronation Avenue , Wilford NG11 7AD | - not rated | 2,195 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 849 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 849 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 849 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 1,496 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 4,957 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Academy Greenwood Road , NG3 7EB | 2out of 4 | 4,031 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview School 16 Harlaxton Road , Lenton NG7 1JA | - not rated | 532 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadgate School 1-2 Western Terrace , The Park NG7 1AF | - not rated | 615 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's School 33 Derby Road , NG1 5AW | - not rated | 786 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Learning Zone 29-31 Castle Gate , NG1 7AR | - not rated | 937 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenholme School 392 Derby Road , NG7 2DX | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 323 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants | Castle Marina Retail Park, Castle Bridge Road | 506 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Pizza Hut, Castle Bridge Road | 510 yd | |
| Costa | Castle Marina Retail Park, Castle Bridge Road | 510 yd | |
| The Crusty Cob Shop | 223 Castle Boulevard | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waters Edge | Waters Edge, 3 Castle Bridge Road | 584 yd | |
| The Roundhouse Bar & Kitchen | The Roundhouse, Royal Standard Place | 624 yd | |
| Nottingham Playhouse | Nottingham Playhouse, 6 Wellington Circus | 671 yd | |
| Lenton Liberal Club | 18 Osmaston Street | 737 yd | |
| Nottingham Royal Navy Association Club Ltd | The Nottingham Royal Naval Association Club, 22 Church Street | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Corner (Fast N Fresh) Ltd | 243 Castle Boulevard | 546 yd | |
| Toast | Bar, 202 Derby Road | 701 yd | |
| Mollis | 198 Derby Road | 701 yd | |
| Avocafe by Nutri2Go | 1 Park Street | 727 yd | |
| Kafs Diner | 93-95 Derby Road | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | Unit 1, Castle Marina Retail Park, Castle Bridge Road | 506 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd | 11 Castle Bridge Road | 584 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 132 Willoughby Street | 668 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd | 223 Derby Road | 677 yd | |
| Zaap Thai Market | 93-95 Upper Parliament Street | 926 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Squash Rackets Club TATTERSHALL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 245 yd |
| The Park Tennis Club TATTERSHALL DRIVE | tennis courts | 373 yd |
| Nottingham Castle Lawn Tennis Club COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND TENNIS DRIVE | tennis courts | 521 yd |
| The Lenton Centre WILLOUGHBY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 644 yd |
| Majestics Fitness (Closed) Prospect Place | health and fitness suite | 669 yd |
| Raw Physique (Closed) Castle Buildings Castle Buildings Sherwin Road | health and fitness suite | 704 yd |
| South Nottingham College (Maid Marian Way Campus) MAID MARIAN WAY | health and fitness suite | 847 yd |
| Better Gym Nottingham (Closed) Castle Wharf Castle Wharf Canal Street | health and fitness suite | 982 yd |
| Urban Escape WOLLATON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,040 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 | 159.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.