Old Church Street is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG7 2NW 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 Old Church Street, Nottingham, NG7 2NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG7 2NX, NG7 2NU, NG7 2PE, NG7 2NT, NG7 2NQ, NG7 2TP, NG7 2NZ, NG7 2PB, NG7 2NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG7 2NW is primarily male, with 56.2% 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 | 43.9% | 43.8% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -7.2% |
| Male | 56.1% | 56.2% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 7.2% |
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 2NW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.9% 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 | 69.2% | 66.9% | -2.3% | 37.9% | 29.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.3% | 21.1% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -23.1% |
| Separated | 3% | 0.6% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 8.8% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 57.8% | 55.4% | -2.4% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 28.9% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 10.8% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 2NW this area, 8.5% 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 58.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.1% | 8.5% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 5.2% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 4.9% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 18.3% | 2.6% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 55% | 58.5% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 24.7% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.2% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 4.1% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 9.4% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 6.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 74.3% | 65.2% | -9.1% | 81.4% | -16.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 58.4% 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 | 75.7% | 58.4% | -17.3% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 13.1% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.3% | 18.8% | 8.5% | 5.6% | 13.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.9% | 57.7% | -17.2% | 83.2% | -25.5% |
| 10+ Years | 7.3% | 11.4% | 4.1% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 10.5% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 12.3% | 6.4% | 2.2% | 10.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 8.1% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.7% | 76.7% | -18.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Southern Asia | 8.7% | 1.2% | 7.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Church Street was 178.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.3% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Church Street has the 67th highest crime rate of 167 local areas in Castle and the 223rd highest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Old Church Street, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-06-13 | £163,980 |
| 23 Old Church Street, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2009-07-03 | £460,395 |
| 12 Old Church Street, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2008-05-15 | £238,426 |
| 12 Old Church Street, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2000-11-24 | £196,398 |
| 16 Old Church Street, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £39,950 | 1998-06-12 | £204,719 |
NG7 2NW 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 2NW 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 | 139 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 52 |
| Education | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 566 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 | 1,733 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 1,813 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 2,718 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 3,720 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School Marlborough Street , Dunkirk NG7 2LE | 3out of 4 | 471 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lenton Primary and Nursery School Lenton Boulevard , NG7 2ES | - not rated | 533 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edna G Olds Primary and Nursery School Church Street , Lenton NG7 1SJ | - not rated | 812 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edna G. Olds Academy Church Street , Lenton NG7 1SJ | 4out of 4 | 812 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,599 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 | 345 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sandfield Comprehensive School Sandfield Road , Lenton NG7 1QH | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Glen-Bott School Sutton Passeys Crescent , Wollaton Park NG8 1EA | - not rated | 1,709 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Wollaton Academy Sutton Passeys Crescent , Wollaton Park NG8 1EA | 4out of 4 | 1,782 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilford Meadows Comprehensive School Coronation Avenue , Wilford NG11 7AD | - not rated | 2,351 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 | 2,131 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 2,131 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 2,131 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 2,802 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 4,970 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 | 2out of 4 | 5,296 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Hospital School E Floor East Block , Queen's Medical Centre NG7 2UH | - not rated | 522 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Nottingham University Park , NG7 2RD | - not rated | 677 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenholme School 392 Derby Road , NG7 2DX | - not rated | 781 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairview School 16 Harlaxton Road , Lenton NG7 1JA | - not rated | 1,247 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CP Riverside School Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | 3out of 4 | 1,618 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Of India | 55 Abbey Street | 136 yd | |
| Meet Greet and Eat at Notts Clubs For Young People | Monty Hind Boys Club And Training Centre, Leen Gate | 217 yd | |
| Parker’s Cafe and Desserts | 89 Abbey Street | 257 yd | |
| Games Workshop Canteen & Bar | Games Workshop Ltd East Side, Willow Road | 380 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, Queens Medical Centre, Derby Road | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boat Inn | 7-9 Priory Street | 37 yd | |
| The Johnson Arms | The Johnson Arms, 59 Abbey Street | 117 yd | |
| White Hart | The White Hart, 29 Gregory Street | 302 yd | |
| Stick And Pitcher | University Of Nottingham, University Boulevard | 620 yd | |
| Rose & Crown (Lenton) | The Rose And Crown, 500 Derby Road | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Chef | 51 Abbey Street | 117 yd | |
| Sea Fish | 357a Derby Road | 577 yd | |
| Amigos Pizza | 357e Derby Road | 588 yd | |
| Subway | 359-361 Derby Road | 617 yd | |
| Amazing Thai Takeaway | 67 Montpelier Road | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 132 Willoughby Street | 708 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Raw Physique (Closed) Castle Buildings Castle Buildings Sherwin Road | health and fitness suite | 667 yd |
| Majestics Fitness (Closed) Prospect Place | health and fitness suite | 716 yd |
| Kings Meadow Fitness Centre KINGS MEADOW CAMPUS KINGS MEADOW CAMPUS LENTON LANE | health and fitness suite | 765 yd |
| The Lenton Centre WILLOUGHBY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 790 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.