Alfreton Road is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG7 3JL is located in the Radford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alfreton Road, Nottingham, NG7 3JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG7 3GG, NG7 3GL, NG7 4DD, NG7 3NN, NG7 4DN, NG7 4HR, NG7 4FB, NG7 3GH, NG7 4HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG7 3JL is primarily male, with 60.4% 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 | 34.2% | 39.6% | 5.4% | 51.0% | -11.4% |
| Male | 65.8% | 60.4% | -5.4% | 49.0% | 11.4% |
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 3JL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 86.3% 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 | 83.3% | 86.3% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 48.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 7.4% | 8.5% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -35.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 4.2% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 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 (90.6%) 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 | 57.7% | 49.4% | -8.3% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 41.2% | 12.4% | 33.6% | 7.6% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 6.7% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 3JL this area, 8.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.9% | 8.1% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 1.9% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 4% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 35.8% | 53.8% | 18.0% | 16.9% | 36.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 28.2% | -5.3% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 6% | 2.4% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.3% 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 | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 7.1% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 6.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 6.2% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 5.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 77% | 63.3% | -13.7% | 81.4% | -18.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 71.1% 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 | 77% | 71.1% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 8.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 4.9% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 9.6% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.1% | 71.1% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 5.8% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 5.4% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 7.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 10.5% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 37.1% | 46.2% | -9.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alfreton Road was 301.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.4% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alfreton Road has the 39th highest crime rate of 167 local areas in Castle and the 103rd highest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 55 Alfreton Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-09-01 | £193,555 |
| Flat 2 55 Alfreton Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-01-31 | £124,930 |
| Flat 3 55 Alfreton Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-01-06 | £144,150 |
| 65 Alfreton Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Other, an established residential building | £129,950 | 2021-12-22 | £135,154 |
| 131 Alfreton Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Other, an established residential building | £1,450,000 | 2021-05-21 | £1,548,278 |
NG7 3JL 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 3JL 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) | 216 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 61 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Other | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 739 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 | 954 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 2,386 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 2,490 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh Infant School Russell Street , NG7 4FL | - not rated | 170 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Douglas Primary and Nursery School Seely Road , Off Ilkeston Road NG7 3GR | - not rated | 307 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Primary and Nursery School Forest Road West , NG7 4ES | - not rated | 399 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windley Junior School Forest Road West , NG7 4ES | - not rated | 446 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy Alfreton Road , Hyson Green NG7 4AA | 2out of 4 | 680 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 | 863 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Djanogly City Academy Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham Road NG7 6ND | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Comprehensive School Gregory Boulevard , NG7 6PA | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Pelham Avenue , NG5 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,648 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Glen-Bott School Sutton Passeys Crescent , Wollaton Park NG8 1EA | - not rated | 2,307 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 | 1,273 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 1,631 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 4,092 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 | 4,046 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadgate School 1-2 Western Terrace , The Park NG7 1AF | - not rated | 371 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Learning Centre Forest Road West , Radford NG7 4ES | - not rated | 399 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Academy 113 Forest Road West , Radford NG7 4ES | 3out of 4 | 399 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denewood Academy Denewood Academy , 113 Forest Road West NG7 4ES | 3out of 4 | 446 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denewood Learning Centre Denewood Learning Centre , 113 Forest Road West NG7 4ES | - not rated | 446 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosphorus Restaurant | 91-93 Alfreton Road | 0 yd | |
| Mak Halal | 59-61 Alfreton Road | 11 yd | |
| Alrayyan Lounge | 113 Alfreton Road | 65 yd | |
| Burger and Sauce | 65 Alfreton Road | 66 yd | |
| Tipoo | 60-62 Alfreton Road | 67 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anatolian Social Club | 54a Alfreton Road | 74 yd | |
| The Good Fellow George/Cove | 11 Alfreton Road | 157 yd | |
| The Falcon Inn | The Falcon, 1 Alfreton Road | 157 yd | |
| Running Horse | The Running Horse, 16 Alfreton Road | 169 yd | |
| The Organ Grinder | The Organ Grinder, 21 Alfreton Road | 184 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's | Unit 2, 129 Alfreton Road | 11 yd | |
| Grillos Peri Peri and Burgers | 75 Alfreton Road | 12 yd | |
| Asha Takeaway | 58 Alfreton Road | 64 yd | |
| Onur Burger | 56 Alfreton Road | 67 yd | |
| Rynos | 23-25 Alfreton Road | 157 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 131 Alfreton Road | 12 yd | |
| Mraya Supermarket | 136-138 Alfreton Road | 169 yd | |
| A Star Supermarket | 197 Alfreton Road | 397 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 515 Alfreton Road | 397 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 16 Waverley Street | 703 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Castle Lawn Tennis Club COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND TENNIS DRIVE | tennis courts | 475 yd |
| John Carroll Leisure Centre DENMAN STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 657 yd |
| Fig Tree Primary School BENTINCK ROAD | 697 yd | |
| Nottingham Trent University (City Campus) STUDENT UNION STUDENT UNION SHAKESPEARE STREET | health and fitness suite | 711 yd |
| The Park Tennis Club TATTERSHALL DRIVE | tennis courts | 716 yd |
| Nottingham High School WAVERLEY MOUNT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 728 yd |
| Nottingham Trent University (City Campus Byron Sports Hall) (Closed) Byron House Byron House Shakespeare Street | squash courts | 730 yd |
| Nottingham Squash Rackets Club TATTERSHALL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 810 yd |
| Urban Escape WOLLATON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 864 yd |
| Nottingham Trent University (City Campus O2 Max Gym) (Closed) Goldsmith Street | health and fitness suite | 884 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 | 79.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 79.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.9% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.