Willoughby Avenue is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG7 2EP 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 Willoughby Avenue, Nottingham, NG7 2EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG7 2EL, NG7 2EN, NG7 2EQ, NG7 1QN, NG7 2ER, NG7 2DQ, NG7 2FQ, NG7 1RR, NG7 2DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG7 2EP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.8% | 50.4% | 5.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 55.2% | 49.6% | -5.6% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 2EP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 80% 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 | 96.8% | 80% | -16.8% | 37.9% | 42.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 1.6% | 12.9% | 11.3% | 44.2% | -31.3% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 1.3% | 4.7% | 3.4% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 | 68% | 59.1% | -8.9% | 48.4% | 10.7% |
| Good health | 24.5% | 25.7% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -7.9% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 10.5% | 4.6% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 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.
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 19.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.3% | 12.5% | 11.2% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 4.7% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 74.4% | 58.9% | -15.5% | 16.9% | 42.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 19.8% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -14.0% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 10.1% | 8.0% | 2.5% | 7.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 83.2% | 64.7% | -18.5% | 81.4% | -16.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 81.8% 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 | 87.2% | 81.8% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 6.7% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 82.2% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 10.7% | 7.5% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 28.4% | 46.2% | -17.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 11.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willoughby Avenue was 175.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.4% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Willoughby Avenue has the 65th highest crime rate of 170 local areas in Castle and the 230th highest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 62.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Willoughby Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,100 | 2024-03-01 | £330,773 |
| 14 Willoughby Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-01-04 | £395,070 |
| 9 Willoughby Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £384,000 | 2021-02-05 | £470,365 |
| 16 Willoughby Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2009-02-25 | £318,553 |
| 14 Willoughby Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2005-03-25 | £407,856 |
NG7 2EP 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 2EP 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) | 283 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 59 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Full-Time Employee | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 846 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 | 301 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radford Primary School Academy Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3FL | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mellers Primary School Norton Street , Radford NG7 3HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre Kennington Road , Radford NG8 1QD | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentinck Primary and Nursery School Alfreton Road , Hyson Green NG7 4AA | 3out of 4 | 1,394 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 | 1,270 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Wollaton Academy Sutton Passeys Crescent , Wollaton Park NG8 1EA | 4out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Djanogly City Academy Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham Road NG7 6ND | 3out of 4 | 2,141 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Aspley Lane , NG8 5GY | - not rated | 2,442 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Aspley Academy Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | 3out of 4 | 2,556 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 | 2,334 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 4,719 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 | 4,873 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nottingham University Park , NG7 2RD | - not rated | 1,369 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's School 33 Derby Road , NG1 5AW | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Academy 113 Forest Road West , Radford NG7 4ES | 2out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denewood Academy Denewood Academy , 113 Forest Road West NG7 4ES | 1out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fig Tree Primary School 30 Bentinck Road , Hyson Green NG7 4AF | - not rated | 1,569 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Million Lounge & Restaurant Ltd | 235 Derby Road | 112 yd | |
| Choco Bae | 53-55 Lenton Boulevard | 115 yd | |
| Brati’s Coffee | 62a Lenton Boulevard | 158 yd | |
| Higoi Restaurant | Shell For 57 And 57a, Lenton Boulevard | 174 yd | |
| Crocus Cafe | 18 Lenton Boulevard | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Royal Navy Association Club Ltd | The Nottingham Royal Naval Association Club, 22 Church Street | 174 yd | |
| Lenton Liberal Club | 18 Osmaston Street | 326 yd | |
| Marcus Garvey West Indian Cavaliers Sports & Social Club | Marcus Garvey Centre, Lenton Boulevard | 389 yd | |
| The Three Wheatsheaves | Three Wheat Sheaves, 402 Derby Road | 526 yd | |
| White Hart | The White Hart, 29 Gregory Street | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Passo/Sizzler Box | 68 Lenton Boulevard | 69 yd | |
| Avocafe by Nutri2Go | 1 Park Street | 144 yd | |
| Dessert Lane & Ice Cream Chaos | 32 Lenton Boulevard | 241 yd | |
| Su'San | 8 Lenton Boulevard | 264 yd | |
| Arco Pizza | 10 Lenton Boulevard | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd | 223 Derby Road | 258 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 132 Willoughby Street | 381 yd | |
| Mogal Express | 188-192 Ilkeston Road | 671 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 256 Ilkeston Road | 683 yd | |
| Lidl UK | 1 Midland Way | 960 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Lenton Centre WILLOUGHBY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 272 yd |
| Majestics Fitness (Closed) Prospect Place | health and fitness suite | 360 yd |
| Raw Physique (Closed) Castle Buildings Castle Buildings Sherwin Road | health and fitness suite | 399 yd |
| University Of Nottingham (Jubilee Campus Sports Centre) UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM INNOVATION PARK UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM INNOVATION PARK TRIUMPH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 800 yd |
| John Carroll Leisure Centre DENMAN STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 894 yd |
| Nottingham Squash Rackets Club TATTERSHALL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 928 yd |
| Nottingham Castle Lawn Tennis Club COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND TENNIS DRIVE | tennis courts | 940 yd |
| The Park Tennis Club TATTERSHALL DRIVE | tennis courts | 997 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 | 186.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.