The Quays is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG7 1HT is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham South. This postcode has been in use since 2005-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Quays, Nottingham, NG7 1HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG7 1HR, NG7 1GY, NG7 1FP, NG7 1HW, NG7 1RU, NG7 1GJ, NG7 1TN, NG7 1EW, NG7 1DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG7 1HT is primarily male, with 59.2% 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 | 38.6% | 40.8% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -10.2% |
| Male | 61.4% | 59.2% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 10.2% |
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 1HT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.5% 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 | 72.7% | 72.5% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 34.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.1% | 16.4% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -27.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 7.8% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 66.8% | 50.1% | -16.7% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 24.3% | 33.7% | 9.4% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 13.3% | 6.8% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
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 1HT this area, 7.1% 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 72%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4% | 7.1% | 3.1% | 18.2% | -11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 4.8% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 8.6% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 71.5% | 72% | 0.5% | 33.8% | 38.2% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 6.2% | 1.7% | -4.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 6.5% | 6.6% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 68.8% | 74.9% | 6.1% | 81.4% | -6.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 70.1% 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 | 73.9% | 70.1% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -13.1% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 12.5% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.5% | 10.8% | -3.7% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.6% | 70.7% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 7.7% | 9.2% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 6.3% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 7.8% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 6% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.5% | 76.7% | -7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.9% | 37.2% | 15.7% |
| Christian | 27.1% | 46.2% | -19.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Quays was 488.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.3% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
The Quays has the 23rd highest crime rate of 167 local areas in Castle and the 42nd highest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 101.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 The Quays, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £358,000 | 2025-07-25 | £365,089 |
| 85 The Quays, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2025-03-14 | £319,673 |
| 94 The Quays, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2024-08-16 | £330,711 |
| 78 The Quays, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-05-30 | £350,661 |
| 92 The Quays, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-02-20 | £371,916 |
The percentage of student residents living in NG7 1HT 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 | 195 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 57 |
| Education | 39 |
| Information and communication | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 1,639 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 | 1,690 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 1,911 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 1,980 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 2,650 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 |
| Lenton Primary and Nursery School Lenton Boulevard , NG7 2ES | - not rated | 737 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 | 929 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Primary School Ainsworth Drive , The Meadows NG2 1FX | - not rated | 967 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,079 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 | 1,347 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilford Meadows Comprehensive School Coronation Avenue , Wilford NG11 7AD | - not rated | 1,867 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF | - not rated | 1,867 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF | - not rated | 1,867 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 | 1,062 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 1,734 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 5,284 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 | 4,218 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 | 793 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadgate School 1-2 Western Terrace , The Park NG7 1AF | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottinghamshire Learning Centre Daybrook Learning Centre, Sherbrook Road , Daybrook NG5 6AT | - not rated | 1,048 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Channeling Positivity Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenholme School 392 Derby Road , NG7 2DX | - not rated | 1,099 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Pizza Hut, Castle Bridge Road | 97 yd | |
| Costa | Castle Marina Retail Park, Castle Bridge Road | 97 yd | |
| Burger King | 76-78 Castle Boulevard | 172 yd | |
| The Boathouse | Boathouse Inn, 8 Castle Bridge Road | 197 yd | |
| The Crusty Cob Shop | 223 Castle Boulevard | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waters Edge | Waters Edge, 3 Castle Bridge Road | 193 yd | |
| Lenton Liberal Club | 18 Osmaston Street | 650 yd | |
| Nottingham Royal Navy Association Club Ltd | The Nottingham Royal Naval Association Club, 22 Church Street | 739 yd | |
| The Roundhouse Bar & Kitchen | The Roundhouse, Royal Standard Place | 947 yd | |
| Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalem | Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalem, Brewhouse Yard | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Corner (Fast N Fresh) Ltd | 243 Castle Boulevard | 340 yd | |
| Arco Pizza | 10 Lenton Boulevard | 696 yd | |
| Su'San | 8 Lenton Boulevard | 723 yd | |
| Dessert Lane & Ice Cream Chaos | 32 Lenton Boulevard | 740 yd | |
| El Passo/Sizzler Box | 68 Lenton Boulevard | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd | 11 Castle Bridge Road | 193 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Unit 1, Castle Marina Retail Park, Castle Bridge Road | 354 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 132 Willoughby Street | 560 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd | 223 Derby Road | 886 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Majestics Fitness (Closed) Prospect Place | health and fitness suite | 574 yd |
| Raw Physique (Closed) Castle Buildings Castle Buildings Sherwin Road | health and fitness suite | 578 yd |
| The Lenton Centre WILLOUGHBY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 614 yd |
| Nottingham Squash Rackets Club TATTERSHALL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 649 yd |
| The Park Tennis Club TATTERSHALL DRIVE | tennis courts | 781 yd |
| Nottingham Castle Lawn Tennis Club COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND TENNIS DRIVE | tennis courts | 944 yd |
| Kings Meadow Fitness Centre KINGS MEADOW CAMPUS KINGS MEADOW CAMPUS LENTON LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,052 yd |
| South Nottingham College (Maid Marian Way Campus) MAID MARIAN WAY | health and fitness suite | 1,058 yd |
| Better Gym Nottingham (Closed) Castle Wharf Castle Wharf Canal Street | health and fitness suite | 1,079 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.