Southey Street is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG7 4BG is located in the Hyson Green & Arboretum electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southey Street, Nottingham, NG7 4BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG7 4BE, NG7 4BJ, NG7 4BQ, NG7 4AT, NG7 4BT, NG7 4BS, NG7 4AH, NG7 4BP, NG7 4BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG7 4BG has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 43.7% | 47.3% | 3.6% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 56.3% | 52.7% | -3.6% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 4BG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 87.9% 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 | 82.7% | 87.9% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 50.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9.5% | 5.7% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -38.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -6.3% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 | 37.7% | 48.2% | 10.5% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 42.9% | 33.5% | -9.4% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 10.5% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around NG7 4BG this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.4% | 8.9% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 9.3% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 38.7% | 53.4% | 14.7% | 16.9% | 36.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 21.1% | 0.1% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.5% | 1.2% | -3.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 82.1% | 79% | -3.1% | 81.4% | -2.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 90.7% | 85.4% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 5.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 85.1% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 11.4% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 0.4% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 2% | -3.2% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63.5% | 37.2% | 26.3% |
| Christian | 24.3% | 46.2% | -21.9% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southey Street was 89.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.1% lower than the Hyson Green & Arboretum average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southey Street has the 40th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Hyson Green & Arboretum and the 462nd lowest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Southey Street, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-10-25 | £91,538 |
| 19 Southey Street, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £159,500 | 2022-08-25 | £160,931 |
| Flat 1 2A Southey Street, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Other, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2022-06-22 | £775,411 |
| Flat 2 2A Southey Street, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2020-08-07 | £611,318 |
| Flat 4 2 Southey Street, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2019-03-21 | £217,765 |
NG7 4BG 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 4BG 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) | 110 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 28 |
| Full-Time Employee | 25 |
| Other | 13 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 860 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentinck Primary and Nursery School Alfreton Road , Hyson Green NG7 4AA | 3out of 4 | 163 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mellers Primary School Norton Street , Radford NG7 3HJ | 3out of 4 | 502 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berridge Primary and Nursery School Brushfield Site , Berridge Road West NG7 5LE | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radford Primary School Academy Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3FL | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scotholme Primary and Nursery School Fisher Street , Hyson Green NG7 6FJ | 3out of 4 | 956 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djanogly City Academy Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham Road NG7 6ND | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Aspley Lane , NG8 5GY | - not rated | 1,820 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Aspley Academy Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | 3out of 4 | 1,968 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Free School The Courtaulds Building , 290 Haydn Road NG5 1EB | 3out of 4 | 2,266 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Girls' Academy Robin's Wood Road , NG8 3LD | 3out of 4 | 2,482 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 2,124 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 4,833 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 | 4,379 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fig Tree Primary School 30 Bentinck Road , Hyson Green NG7 4AF | - not rated | 117 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denewood Academy Denewood Academy , 113 Forest Road West NG7 4ES | 1out of 4 | 274 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Academy 113 Forest Road West , Radford NG7 4ES | 2out of 4 | 294 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Take 1 Learning Centre Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham NG7 6BE | - not rated | 504 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham High School Waverley Mount , NG7 4ED | - not rated | 688 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottinghamshire Deaf Community Cafe | 22 Forest Road West | 196 yd | |
| Saffron Persian Restaurant | 5-7 Bentinck Road | 202 yd | |
| Victoria Shawarma | 38 Radford Road | 241 yd | |
| Nergiz Bakery | 28 Radford Road | 241 yd | |
| Dosa Wala | 2-4 Radford Road | 242 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonel Burnaby | Colonel Burnaby Public House, 35 Hartley Road | 306 yd | |
| West Notts Unionist Club | 25 Noel Street | 403 yd | |
| Anatolian Social Club | 54a Alfreton Road | 582 yd | |
| Running Horse | The Running Horse, 16 Alfreton Road | 674 yd | |
| The Good Fellow George/Cove | 11 Alfreton Road | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot n Spicy | 28 Peveril Street | 210 yd | |
| American Pizza | 9 Bentinck Road | 212 yd | |
| Lavish Kitchen | 2 Birkin Avenue | 221 yd | |
| Best Kebab | 18-20 Radford Road | 241 yd | |
| La Pizza E Pasta Della Mama | 27 Radford Road | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 515 Alfreton Road | 236 yd | |
| A Star Supermarket | 197 Alfreton Road | 270 yd | |
| Persian Super Market | 53 Radford Road | 372 yd | |
| Medina Continental Food Store Ltd | 79-83 Radford Road | 372 yd | |
| Mraya Supermarket | 136-138 Alfreton Road | 386 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fig Tree Primary School BENTINCK ROAD | 159 yd | |
| Nottingham High School WAVERLEY MOUNT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 548 yd |
| Hyson Green Youth Club TERRACE STREET | 584 yd | |
| John Carroll Leisure Centre DENMAN STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 677 yd |
| Djanogly City Academy Nottingham (11 To 14 Centre) GREGORY BOULEVARD | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| Djanogly Community Leisure Centre GREGORY BOULEVARD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 787 yd |
| Nottingham Girls High School ARBORETUM STREET | health and fitness suite | 799 yd |
| The Forest Sports Zone THE FOREST RECREATION GROUND THE FOREST RECREATION GROUND GREGORY BOULEVARD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Radford Football Club Selhurst Street | grass pitches | 896 yd |
| Nottingham Trent University (City Campus) STUDENT UNION STUDENT UNION SHAKESPEARE STREET | health and fitness suite | 926 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 238.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.