Birkin Avenue is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG7 5GH 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 Birkin Avenue, Nottingham, NG7 5GH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG7 5ED, NG7 5GG, NG7 5BN, NG7 5FZ, NG7 5EE, NG7 5EF, NG7 5EB, NG7 5EJ, NG7 5GF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG7 5GH is primarily male, with 53.8% 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 | 40.1% | 46.2% | 6.1% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 59.9% | 53.8% | -6.1% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 5GH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% 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 | 48.5% | 43% | -5.5% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.8% | 34.2% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 11.4% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 42.7% | 40.6% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 37.2% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 11.8% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 7.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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.
In the area around NG7 5GH this area, 30% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher 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 | 31.5% | 30% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 16.3% | 4.4% | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 7.5% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.3% | 15% | 10.7% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 21.1% | -2.3% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 17% | 5.3% | -11.7% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.1% 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 | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 6.5% | 3.5% | -3.0% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 9.3% | 16.7% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 14.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 5.4% | 9.4% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 6.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Other Black | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 57.7% | 43.1% | -14.6% | 81.4% | -38.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Other | 2.2% | 5.2% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, just 43.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 42.7% | 43.9% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -39.3% |
| European Union | 26.5% | 23.3% | -3.2% | 6.1% | 17.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 10.4% | 10.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.3% | 15.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 10.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 41.9% | 43.9% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -39.3% |
| 10+ Years | 14.7% | 25.8% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 16.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 18.3% | 12.5% | -5.8% | 2.9% | 9.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.8% | 7.7% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.3% | 10.1% | -3.2% | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.3% | 76.7% | -26.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 8.3% | 1.3% | 7.0% |
| Romania | 6.9% | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Other EU countries | 7.3% | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| North Africa | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 6.9% | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.6% | 37.2% | -16.6% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 32.4% | 6.5% | 25.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birkin Avenue was 279.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 130.6% higher than the Berridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Birkin Avenue has the 11th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Berridge and the 111th highest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 131.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 142 Birkin Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-09-21 | £130,645 |
| 142 Birkin Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2015-03-13 | £129,173 |
| 174A Birkin Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2014-08-15 | £146,546 |
| 178 Birkin Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2010-09-23 | £155,072 |
| 164 Birkin Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £60,500 | 2007-02-12 | £106,957 |
The percentage of student residents living in NG7 5GH 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 | 55 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berridge Primary and Nursery School Brushfield Site , Berridge Road West NG7 5LE | 3out of 4 | 206 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scotholme Primary and Nursery School Fisher Street , Hyson Green NG7 6FJ | 3out of 4 | 508 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Beaconsfield Street , Hyson Green NG7 6FL | 4out of 4 | 595 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentinck Primary and Nursery School Alfreton Road , Hyson Green NG7 4AA | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School Stanley Road , Off Berridge Road NG7 6GQ | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Community school | 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 | 846 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Aspley Lane , NG8 5GY | - not rated | 1,164 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Aspley Academy Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | 3out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Girls' Academy Robin's Wood Road , NG8 3LD | 3out of 4 | 1,880 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | 1out of 4 | 1,960 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,835 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 4,294 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 | 4,979 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Take 1 Learning Centre Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham NG7 6BE | - not rated | 547 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fig Tree Primary School 30 Bentinck Road , Hyson Green NG7 4AF | - not rated | 694 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denewood Academy Denewood Academy , 113 Forest Road West NG7 4ES | 1out of 4 | 988 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Academy 113 Forest Road West , Radford NG7 4ES | 2out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham High School Waverley Mount , NG7 4ED | - not rated | 1,263 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahmoods | 117a-119a Radford Road | 200 yd | |
| Karak Chaii | 135-137 Radford Road | 200 yd | |
| Cafe Freshe | 70 Gregory Boulevard | 214 yd | |
| Bangla Point | 60 Gregory Boulevard | 214 yd | |
| Chaiiwala | 64 Gregory Boulevard | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clock Restaurant & Bar | 6 Craven Road | 218 yd | |
| West Notts Unionist Club | 25 Noel Street | 496 yd | |
| The Pheasant Inn | The Pheasant Inn, 35 Prospect Street | 512 yd | |
| Colonel Burnaby | Colonel Burnaby Public House, 35 Hartley Road | 624 yd | |
| Nags Head | 14a Nuthall Road | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biryaniz | 100 Gregory Boulevard | 161 yd | |
| Bombay Sweet Centre | 133 Radford Road | 200 yd | |
| Desi Express | 113 Radford Road | 200 yd | |
| Proppa Pizza | 98c Gregory Boulevard | 214 yd | |
| Maryland Chicken Radford | 74 Gregory Boulevard | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makkah Food Store | 43a Gregory Boulevard | 303 yd | |
| Sharif & Sons Superstore | 106-110 Radford Road | 320 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, Radford Road | 331 yd | |
| Persian Super Market | 53 Radford Road | 372 yd | |
| Medina Continental Food Store Ltd | 79-83 Radford Road | 372 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Radford Football Club Selhurst Street | grass pitches | 260 yd |
| Hyson Green Youth Club TERRACE STREET | 352 yd | |
| Legends Gymnasium Adco Business Centre Adco Business Centre Plantation Side | health and fitness suite | 479 yd |
| Fig Tree Primary School BENTINCK ROAD | 578 yd | |
| Djanogly City Academy Nottingham (11 To 14 Centre) GREGORY BOULEVARD | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Noel Street Leisure Centre (Closed) Noel Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 741 yd |
| Djanogly Community Leisure Centre GREGORY BOULEVARD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 812 yd |
| Lady Of Leisure Hawthorn Business Centre Hawthorn Business Centre PALM STREET | health and fitness suite | 856 yd |
| John Carroll Leisure Centre DENMAN STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,000 yd |
| Nottingham Girls High School Sports Ground GRASSINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,049 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 | 126.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.