Cecil Street is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG7 1GZ is located in the Lenton & Wollaton East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cecil Street, Nottingham, NG7 1GZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG7 1HB, NG7 1HA, NG7 1LH, NG7 1JG, NG7 1HD, NG7 1GY, NG7 1HG, NG7 1HH, NG7 1FP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG7 1GZ is primarily male, with 53.9% 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 | 44.3% | 46.1% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -4.9% |
| Male | 55.7% | 53.9% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 4.9% |
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 1GZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 91.5% 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 | 80.3% | 91.5% | 11.2% | 37.9% | 53.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 11.4% | 6.9% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -37.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 1.4% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -7.7% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
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 (92.4%) 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 | 59.6% | 52.9% | -6.7% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 39.5% | 11.6% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 5.7% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 1GZ this area, 5.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.7% | 5.4% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -8.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 2% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -11.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 41.8% | 69.1% | 27.3% | 16.9% | 52.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.7% | 21.1% | -7.6% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.1% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.8% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 3.9% | 1.3% | -2.6% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 5.7% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 6.9% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 73.8% | 64.8% | -9.0% | 81.4% | -16.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 80.2% 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 | 78.7% | 80.2% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 8.6% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 4.9% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.7% | 79.9% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 9.4% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 2.8% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 6% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 37.2% | 12.3% |
| Christian | 20.4% | 46.2% | -25.8% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 15.4% | 6.0% | 9.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cecil Street was 37.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.2% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cecil Street has the 18th lowest crime rate of 167 local areas in Castle and the 166th lowest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -92.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Cecil Street, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2025-12-17 | £102,600 |
| 12 Cecil Street, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-10-09 | £186,997 |
| 15 Cecil Street, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £167,250 | 2024-01-12 | £175,963 |
| 5 Cecil Street, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2022-09-16 | £185,134 |
| 1 Cecil Street, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-08-05 | £246,461 |
NG7 1GZ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NG7 1GZ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 354 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 109 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 1,398 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 | 1,517 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 1,714 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 2,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 2,890 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 | 433 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edna G. Olds Academy Church Street , Lenton NG7 1SJ | 4out of 4 | 433 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lenton Primary and Nursery School Lenton Boulevard , NG7 2ES | - not rated | 454 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Primary and Nursery School With Focus Provision for Children With ASD Ainsworth Drive , The Meadows NG2 1FX | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Douglas Primary and Nursery School Seely Road , Off Ilkeston Road NG7 3GR | - not rated | 1,141 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 | 896 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 | 1,130 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilford Meadows Comprehensive School Coronation Avenue , Wilford NG11 7AD | - not rated | 2,053 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF | - not rated | 2,053 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF | - not rated | 2,053 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,302 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 1,302 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 1,302 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 1,972 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 5,136 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 | 4,478 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 | 680 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenholme School 392 Derby Road , NG7 2DX | - not rated | 832 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadgate School 1-2 Western Terrace , The Park NG7 1AF | - not rated | 992 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Channeling Positivity Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CP Riverside School Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | 3out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crusty Cob Shop | 223 Castle Boulevard | 62 yd | |
| Burger King | 76-78 Castle Boulevard | 219 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Pizza Hut, Castle Bridge Road | 243 yd | |
| Costa | Castle Marina Retail Park, Castle Bridge Road | 243 yd | |
| The Lenton Centre | Lenton Community And Leisure Centre, Willoughby Street | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenton Liberal Club | 18 Osmaston Street | 377 yd | |
| Waters Edge | Waters Edge, 3 Castle Bridge Road | 424 yd | |
| Nottingham Royal Navy Association Club Ltd | The Nottingham Royal Naval Association Club, 22 Church Street | 487 yd | |
| White Hart | The White Hart, 29 Gregory Street | 770 yd | |
| The Boat Inn | 7-9 Priory Street | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Corner (Fast N Fresh) Ltd | 243 Castle Boulevard | 62 yd | |
| Arco Pizza | 10 Lenton Boulevard | 421 yd | |
| Su'San | 8 Lenton Boulevard | 454 yd | |
| Dessert Lane & Ice Cream Chaos | 32 Lenton Boulevard | 473 yd | |
| El Passo/Sizzler Box | 68 Lenton Boulevard | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 132 Willoughby Street | 287 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd | 11 Castle Bridge Road | 424 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Unit 1, Castle Marina Retail Park, Castle Bridge Road | 636 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd | 223 Derby Road | 726 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Raw Physique (Closed) Castle Buildings Castle Buildings Sherwin Road | health and fitness suite | 300 yd |
| Majestics Fitness (Closed) Prospect Place | health and fitness suite | 304 yd |
| The Lenton Centre WILLOUGHBY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 364 yd |
| Nottingham Squash Rackets Club TATTERSHALL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 773 yd |
| The Park Tennis Club TATTERSHALL DRIVE | tennis courts | 899 yd |
| Kings Meadow Fitness Centre KINGS MEADOW CAMPUS KINGS MEADOW CAMPUS LENTON LANE | health and fitness suite | 979 yd |
| Nottingham Castle Lawn Tennis Club COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND TENNIS DRIVE | tennis courts | 1,001 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 | 97.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.