Lenton Lane is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG7 2PX is located in the Lenton & Wollaton East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham South. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lenton Lane, Nottingham, NG7 2PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG7 1GT, NG7 2RR, NG7 1TH, NG7 1GU, NG7 1GF, NG7 1TJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG7 2PX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 48.1% | 49.8% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 51.9% | 50.2% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 2PX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.8% 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 | 70% | 74.8% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 36.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.2% | 15.9% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -28.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 6.9% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 1.4% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 | 46.8% | 36.4% | -10.4% | 48.4% | -12.0% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 43.9% | 8.2% | 33.6% | 10.3% |
| Fair health | 13% | 15.3% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 17.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 14.9% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 10.4% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 7.3% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 30.7% | 46.5% | 15.8% | 16.9% | 29.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 17.7% | -6.7% | 33.8% | -16.1% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.6% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 6.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 76.3% | 71.6% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -9.8% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 76.5% 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 | 85.1% | 76.5% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 10.3% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 6% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.4% | 76% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 9.7% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 6.5% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.2% | 37.2% | 17.0% |
| Christian | 25.5% | 46.2% | -20.7% |
| Muslim | 11.8% | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lenton Lane was 124.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.8% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lenton Lane has the 75th lowest crime rate of 167 local areas in Castle and the 359th highest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 18 Easter Park Lenton Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Other, an established residential building | £2,400,000 | 2025-03-26 | £2,292,644 |
| Unit 4 Easter Park Lenton Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Other, an established residential building | £10,325,000 | 2014-01-08 | £17,256,217 |
NG7 2PX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 2PX 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) | 109 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 1,064 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 | 1,868 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 2,020 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 2,524 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 3,264 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenton Primary and Nursery School Lenton Boulevard , NG7 2ES | - not rated | 576 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edna G Olds Primary and Nursery School Church Street , Lenton NG7 1SJ | - not rated | 764 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edna G. Olds Academy Church Street , Lenton NG7 1SJ | 4out of 4 | 764 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School Marlborough Street , Dunkirk NG7 2LE | 3out of 4 | 782 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 | 1,057 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 | 743 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sandfield Comprehensive School Sandfield Road , Lenton NG7 1QH | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilford Meadows Comprehensive School Coronation Avenue , Wilford NG11 7AD | - not rated | 1,865 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF | - not rated | 1,865 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF | - not rated | 1,865 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 | 1,683 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 1,683 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 1,683 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 2,354 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 5,463 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 | 4,801 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenholme School 392 Derby Road , NG7 2DX | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University Hospital School E Floor East Block , Queen's Medical Centre NG7 2UH | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CP Riverside School Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairview School 16 Harlaxton Road , Lenton NG7 1JA | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Channeling Positivity Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | - not rated | 1,131 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Games Workshop Canteen & Bar | Games Workshop Ltd East Side, Willow Road | 297 yd | |
| Olive Catering | The Curve, Experian Way | 481 yd | |
| R & R Hub at Specsavers | 10 Experian Way | 482 yd | |
| The Crusty Cob Shop | 223 Castle Boulevard | 501 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Pizza Hut, Castle Bridge Road | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boat Inn | 7-9 Priory Street | 578 yd | |
| Waters Edge | Waters Edge, 3 Castle Bridge Road | 616 yd | |
| Lenton Liberal Club | 18 Osmaston Street | 632 yd | |
| The Johnson Arms | The Johnson Arms, 59 Abbey Street | 642 yd | |
| White Hart | The White Hart, 29 Gregory Street | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Corner (Fast N Fresh) Ltd | 243 Castle Boulevard | 501 yd | |
| Canton Chef | 51 Abbey Street | 642 yd | |
| Arco Pizza | 10 Lenton Boulevard | 651 yd | |
| Su'San | 8 Lenton Boulevard | 701 yd | |
| Dessert Lane & Ice Cream Chaos | 32 Lenton Boulevard | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 132 Willoughby Street | 587 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd | 11 Castle Bridge Road | 616 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Unit 1, Castle Marina Retail Park, Castle Bridge Road | 919 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Meadow Fitness Centre KINGS MEADOW CAMPUS KINGS MEADOW CAMPUS LENTON LANE | health and fitness suite | 504 yd |
| Raw Physique (Closed) Castle Buildings Castle Buildings Sherwin Road | health and fitness suite | 561 yd |
| Majestics Fitness (Closed) Prospect Place | health and fitness suite | 606 yd |
| The Lenton Centre WILLOUGHBY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 703 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 | 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 | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.