Kingswood Road is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG8 1LD is located in the Wollaton West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kingswood Road, Nottingham, NG8 1LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 1LH, NG8 1JY, NG8 1JX, NG8 1LB, NG8 1LA, NG8 1JZ, NG8 1LE, NG8 1HN, NG8 1JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG8 1LD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 46.4% | 48.6% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 53.6% | 51.4% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NG8 1LD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33% | 32.6% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 57.2% | 4.8% | 44.2% | 13.0% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 4.3% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 4.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (91.1%) 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 | 60.3% | 62.8% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 14.4% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 28.3% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 9% | 6.3% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.6% | 12.2% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 6.5% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 10.8% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.7% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 15.8% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.2% | 45.2% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 11.4% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.9% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.2% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 10.2% | 4.3% | -5.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 8.7% | 17.1% | 8.4% | 2.7% | 14.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 4.9% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 69.1% | 60.2% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -21.2% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 77% 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 | 79.6% | 77% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 5.5% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 11.5% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.4% | 76.4% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 14.1% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.1% | 2.4% | -10.7% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 31.3% | 46.2% | -14.9% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 25.3% | 6.5% | 18.8% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingswood Road was 28.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.9% lower than the Lenton & Wollaton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingswood Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Lenton & Wollaton East and the 122nd lowest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Kingswood Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2025-03-06 | £326,137 |
| 32 Kingswood Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £387,000 | 2024-10-11 | £378,152 |
| 45 Kingswood Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-12-08 | £362,150 |
| 4 Kingswood Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-11-17 | £306,261 |
| 30 Kingswood Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-10-19 | £327,667 |
NG8 1LD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NG8 1LD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Education | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| 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 | 1,625 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton Primary and Nursery School Harrow Road , Wollaton Park NG8 1FG | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School Southfield Road , Western Boulevard NG8 3PL | 2out of 4 | 847 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre Kennington Road , Radford NG8 1QD | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenbrook Spencer Academy Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 4PD | 3out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radford Primary School Academy Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3FL | 3out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluecoat Wollaton Academy Sutton Passeys Crescent , Wollaton Park NG8 1EA | 4out of 4 | 742 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Girls' Academy Robin's Wood Road , NG8 3LD | 3out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bluecoat Beechdale Academy Harvey Road , Bilborough NG8 3GP | 3out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Aspley Academy Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | 3out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Aspley Lane , NG8 5GY | - not rated | 1,499 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 2,744 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 4,154 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Field School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 3HW | 4out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Nottingham University Park , NG7 2RD | - not rated | 2,066 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | 3out of 4 | 2,302 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fig Tree Primary School 30 Bentinck Road , Hyson Green NG7 4AF | - not rated | 2,434 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungrilla Gourmet Grill | 137-139 Middleton Boulevard | 442 yd | |
| Coffee Corner Cafe | 423 Beechdale Road | 537 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | Unit 4, Beechdale Retail Park, Beechdale Road | 563 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 8, Beechdale Retail Park, Beechdale Road | 563 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3, Beechdale Retail Park, Beechdale Road | 563 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn | Crown Hotel, Western Boulevard | 512 yd | |
| Beechdale Pub | Beechdale Hotel, 438 Beechdale Road | 775 yd | |
| Newark Hall | Newark Hall, University Of Nottingham Jubilee Campus, Wollaton Road | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon | 188a Wollaton Road | 405 yd | |
| Mister Pizza | 192a Wollaton Road | 405 yd | |
| Park Tandoori | 190a Wollaton Road | 405 yd | |
| All Flavaz Ltd | 119 Middleton Boulevard | 508 yd | |
| Crown Fish Bar | 133a Middleton Boulevard | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 123-125 Middleton Boulevard | 508 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Beechdale Retail Park, Beechdale Road | 563 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 2b Lambourne Drive | 945 yd | |
| Ariana Supermarket Limited | 126-132 Grassington Road | 1,004 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bluecoat Academy Wollaton Sutton Passeys Crescent | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Beechdale Swimming Centre (Closed) Beechdale Road | squash courts, swimming pool | 641 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Nottingham) 2-6 2-6 MIDLAND WAY | health and fitness suite | 1,058 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 | 185.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.