Alfreton Road is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG7 5LX is located in the Hyson Green & Arboretum 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 5LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG7 5NE, NG7 5LY, NG7 5ND, NG7 5QG, NG7 5BD, NG7 5AZ, NG7 5BG, NG7 5NA, NG7 5LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG7 5LX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 45.8% | 47.5% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 54.2% | 52.5% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 5LX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.4% 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 | 53.4% | 65.4% | 12.0% | 37.9% | 27.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 26.8% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -17.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 4.3% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.3% | 58.2% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 9.8% |
| Good health | 33% | 26.6% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 10.9% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.3% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.2% | 16.7% | -11.5% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 8.1% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 8.4% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 33.4% | 20.8% | 16.9% | 16.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 23.1% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 12.6% | 6.6% | -6.0% | 2.8% | 3.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29% 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 | 1.9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 3.7% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 5.9% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 24.7% | 19.6% | -5.1% | 2.7% | 16.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 7.8% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 6.2% |
| Black African | 9.4% | 15.8% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.6% | 1.4% | -3.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 7.2% | 1.8% | -5.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 35.1% | 29% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -52.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 53.5% 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 | 51.7% | 53.5% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -29.7% |
| European Union | 12.6% | 15.6% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 8% | 8.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.4% | 19.5% | -1.9% | 5.6% | 13.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.7% | 53.6% | 1.9% | 83.2% | -29.6% |
| 10+ Years | 13.1% | 20.7% | 7.6% | 9.8% | 10.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.3% | 7% | -4.3% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.3% | 11.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 9.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.6% | 7.3% | -5.3% | 1.9% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.7% | 76.7% | -16.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 6.5% | 0.6% | 5.9% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.6% | 37.2% | -25.6% |
| Christian | 31.2% | 46.2% | -15.0% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 36.9% | 6.5% | 30.4% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 14.8% | 6.0% | 8.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alfreton Road was 198.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.2% higher than the Hyson Green & Arboretum average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alfreton Road has the 28th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Hyson Green & Arboretum and the 190th highest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 421 Alfreton Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2021-05-21 | £114,045 |
| 445 Alfreton Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-05-07 | £240,095 |
| 427 Alfreton Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-09-04 | £160,127 |
| 445 Alfreton Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2020-03-02 | £385,824 |
| 455 Alfreton Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2019-07-10 | £636,377 |
NG7 5LX 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 5LX 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) | 122 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 751 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 | 174 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentinck Primary and Nursery School Alfreton Road , Hyson Green NG7 4AA | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mellers Primary School Norton Street , Radford NG7 3HJ | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radford Primary School Academy Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3FL | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scotholme Primary and Nursery School Fisher Street , Hyson Green NG7 6FJ | 3out of 4 | 844 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 | 1,053 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Aspley Lane , NG8 5GY | - not rated | 1,156 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Aspley Academy Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Girls' Academy Robin's Wood Road , NG8 3LD | 3out of 4 | 1,809 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bluecoat Wollaton Academy Sutton Passeys Crescent , Wollaton Park NG8 1EA | 4out of 4 | 2,173 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,785 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 4,176 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 | 5,044 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 | 693 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Take 1 Learning Centre Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham NG7 6BE | - not rated | 739 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denewood Academy Denewood Academy , 113 Forest Road West NG7 4ES | 1out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Academy 113 Forest Road West , Radford NG7 4ES | 2out of 4 | 962 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham High School Waverley Mount , NG7 4ED | - not rated | 1,325 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gustul Romanesc | Ground Floor, 371-373 Alfreton Road | 289 yd | |
| PHAT Buns | 84 Hartley Road | 338 yd | |
| The Backyard Shisha Lounge | 117 Hartley Road | 371 yd | |
| Rotana Restaurant | 117 Hartley Road | 371 yd | |
| Cafe Freshe | 70 Gregory Boulevard | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pheasant Inn | The Pheasant Inn, 35 Prospect Street | 190 yd | |
| Colonel Burnaby | Colonel Burnaby Public House, 35 Hartley Road | 436 yd | |
| The Clock Restaurant & Bar | 6 Craven Road | 517 yd | |
| West Notts Unionist Club | 25 Noel Street | 642 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | The Plough Inn, 17 St Peters Street | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy House Chinese Take-Away | 388 Alfreton Road | 41 yd | |
| Dunkin' | 457-463 Alfreton Road | 74 yd | |
| Dubbies Jerk BBQ Centre | 475-477 Alfreton Road | 235 yd | |
| KFC Alfreton Drive-To | Unit 2, 515 Alfreton Road | 243 yd | |
| Chilli Hut | 473 Alfreton Road | 243 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Castle Retail Park, Radford Boulevard | 134 yd | |
| Persian Super Market | 53 Radford Road | 447 yd | |
| Medina Continental Food Store Ltd | 79-83 Radford Road | 447 yd | |
| Sharif & Sons Superstore | 106-110 Radford Road | 479 yd | |
| Makkah Food Store | 43a Gregory Boulevard | 522 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Legends Gymnasium Adco Business Centre Adco Business Centre Plantation Side | health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| Fig Tree Primary School BENTINCK ROAD | 565 yd | |
| Hyson Green Youth Club TERRACE STREET | 597 yd | |
| Radford Football Club Selhurst Street | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| John Carroll Leisure Centre DENMAN STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 701 yd |
| Nottingham Girls High School Sports Ground GRASSINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Nottingham) 2-6 2-6 MIDLAND WAY | health and fitness suite | 940 yd |
| Djanogly City Academy Nottingham (11 To 14 Centre) GREGORY BOULEVARD | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Nottingham) ASPLEY LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,018 yd |
| Djanogly Community Leisure Centre GREGORY BOULEVARD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,057 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 | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| 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 | 143.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.