Plantation Side is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG7 5NR 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 Plantation Side, Nottingham, NG7 5NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG7 5PX, NG7 5NS, NG7 5PJ, NG7 5PU, NG7 5NQ, NG7 5PH, NG7 5GZ, NG7 5HA, NG7 5GB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG7 5NR has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 49.9% | 49% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 50.1% | 51% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.5% | 40.7% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 46.4% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.7%) 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 | 54.8% | 55.3% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 31.4% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 10.2% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 21.1% | 17.9% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 7.4% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 15.5% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 11.8% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 37.2% | 13.5% | 33.8% | 3.4% |
| Other | 13.3% | 6.1% | -7.2% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.2% 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% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 9.4% | 4.4% | -5.0% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 31.5% | 37.4% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 34.7% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 6.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 5.1% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 40.7% | 31.2% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -50.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, just 48.7% 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 | 64.3% | 48.7% | -15.6% | 83.2% | -34.5% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 17% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 4.9% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.6% | 26.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 21.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.7% 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 | 63.8% | 48.7% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -34.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5.5% | 27.7% | 22.2% | 9.8% | 17.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.9% | 11.2% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.7% | 8.2% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.2% | 4.2% | -7.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.9% | 76.7% | -15.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 9.6% | 1.3% | 8.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 8.9% | 1.2% | 7.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.8% | 37.2% | -22.4% |
| Christian | 29% | 46.2% | -17.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 44.7% | 6.5% | 38.2% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plantation Side was 80.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.8% lower than the Hyson Green & Arboretum average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Plantation Side has the 38th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Hyson Green & Arboretum and the 417th lowest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Plantation Side, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-06-16 | £263,304 |
| 54 Plantation Side, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-10-07 | £267,375 |
| 30 Plantation Side, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-05-17 | £219,840 |
| 40 Plantation Side, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-08-31 | £152,419 |
| 38 Plantation Side, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-03-03 | £193,319 |
NG7 5NR 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 5NR 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 | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,377 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 | 486 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scotholme Primary and Nursery School Fisher Street , Hyson Green NG7 6FJ | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Beaconsfield Street , Hyson Green NG7 6FL | 4out of 4 | 670 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitemoor Academy (Primary and Nursery) Bracknell Crescent , Whitemoor Estate NG8 5FF | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School Stanley Road , Off Berridge Road NG7 6GQ | 3out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Aspley Lane , NG8 5GY | - not rated | 779 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Aspley Academy Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Djanogly City Academy Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham Road NG7 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Girls' Academy Robin's Wood Road , NG8 3LD | 3out of 4 | 1,521 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | 1out of 4 | 1,526 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 | 3,296 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 3,948 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 | 5,398 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 | 958 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fig Tree Primary School 30 Bentinck Road , Hyson Green NG7 4AF | - not rated | 1,156 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denewood Academy Denewood Academy , 113 Forest Road West NG7 4ES | 1out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Academy 113 Forest Road West , Radford NG7 4ES | 2out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham High School Waverley Mount , NG7 4ED | - not rated | 1,705 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Cafe | 4-6 Nuthall Road | 353 yd | |
| Tiny Town Adventures | 249 Radford Road | 395 yd | |
| Roxys Dessertz Ltd | 2b Beaconsfield Street | 423 yd | |
| Boavista | 215 Radford Road | 441 yd | |
| BRRGRR | 211 Radford Road | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clock Restaurant & Bar | 6 Craven Road | 284 yd | |
| Nags Head | 14a Nuthall Road | 353 yd | |
| Lion Inn | Lion Inn, 44 Mosley Street | 570 yd | |
| The Whitemoor Public House | 135 Nuthall Road | 588 yd | |
| The Pheasant Inn | The Pheasant Inn, 35 Prospect Street | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shandar Sweets | 25 Bobbers Mill Road | 311 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants | 1 Nuthall Road | 353 yd | |
| Ma Ma's Kitchen | 14 Nuthall Road | 353 yd | |
| Papu's Fish And Chip Bar | 432 Alfreton Road | 398 yd | |
| Spice House | 320 Radford Road | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Oranges Halal Supermarket | 340 Radford Road | 408 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, Radford Road | 689 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Castle Retail Park, Radford Boulevard | 690 yd | |
| Makkah Food Store | 43a Gregory Boulevard | 732 yd | |
| Sharif & Sons Superstore | 106-110 Radford Road | 772 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Legends Gymnasium Adco Business Centre Adco Business Centre Plantation Side | health and fitness suite | 249 yd |
| Radford Football Club Selhurst Street | grass pitches | 420 yd |
| Noel Street Leisure Centre (Closed) Noel Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 716 yd |
| Hyson Green Youth Club TERRACE STREET | 752 yd | |
| David Lloyd Club (Nottingham) ASPLEY LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 777 yd |
| Nottingham Girls High School Sports Ground GRASSINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Lady Of Leisure Hawthorn Business Centre Hawthorn Business Centre PALM STREET | health and fitness suite | 888 yd |
| Bluecoat Academy Aspley ASPLEY LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 892 yd |
| Djanogly Northgate Academy SUEZ STREET | grass pitches | 992 yd |
| Fig Tree Primary School BENTINCK ROAD | 1,041 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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 | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.