Sydney Road is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG8 1LH 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 Sydney Road, Nottingham, NG8 1LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 1LE, NG8 1LD, NG8 1JX, NG8 1LB, NG8 1JD, NG8 1LA, NG8 1JE, NG8 1JW, NG8 1JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG8 1LH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.4% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50% | 48.6% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 1LH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.4% 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 | 27.9% | 35.1% | 7.2% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.5% | 51.4% | -7.1% | 44.2% | 7.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 6.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 54.9% | 56.8% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 31.9% | 2.5% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 8.8% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 46.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 12.9% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 8.6% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 10.2% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 14.5% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 43% | 46.3% | 3.3% | 33.8% | 12.5% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3.5% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.5% 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 | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 1.6% | -3.3% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 17.2% | 23.2% | 6.0% | 2.7% | 20.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 62.6% | 60.5% | -2.1% | 81.4% | -20.9% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 82.8% 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 | 81.3% | 82.8% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.3% | 11.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.7% | 82.8% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 12.2% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.6% | 0.6% | -12.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 32.6% | 46.2% | -13.6% |
| Muslim | 29.5% | 6.5% | 23.0% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sydney Road was 27.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.0% lower than the Lenton & Wollaton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sydney Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Lenton & Wollaton East and the 115th lowest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sydney Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-02-24 | £385,325 |
| 30 Sydney Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2018-06-29 | £322,518 |
| 17 Sydney Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2017-10-25 | £313,299 |
| 8 Sydney Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2017-09-22 | £440,760 |
| 29 Sydney Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2015-11-02 | £290,657 |
NG8 1LH 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 NG8 1LH 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 1,709 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 | 576 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School Southfield Road , Western Boulevard NG8 3PL | 2out of 4 | 907 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre Kennington Road , Radford NG8 1QD | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenbrook Spencer Academy Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 4PD | 3out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Primary Academy Harvey Road , Bilborough NG8 3BB | - not rated | 1,657 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 792 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Girls' Academy Robin's Wood Road , NG8 3LD | 3out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bluecoat Beechdale Academy Harvey Road , Bilborough NG8 3GP | 3out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Aspley Academy Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | 3out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Aspley Lane , NG8 5GY | - not rated | 1,506 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 | 2,652 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 4,241 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 | 955 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Nottingham University Park , NG7 2RD | - not rated | 2,137 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | 3out of 4 | 2,217 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fig Tree Primary School 30 Bentinck Road , Hyson Green NG7 4AF | - not rated | 2,505 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Corner Cafe | 423 Beechdale Road | 513 yd | |
| Hungrilla Gourmet Grill | 137-139 Middleton Boulevard | 531 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | Unit 4, Beechdale Retail Park, Beechdale Road | 586 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 8, Beechdale Retail Park, Beechdale Road | 586 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3, Beechdale Retail Park, Beechdale Road | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn | Crown Hotel, Western Boulevard | 601 yd | |
| Beechdale Pub | Beechdale Hotel, 438 Beechdale Road | 710 yd | |
| Newark Hall | Newark Hall, University Of Nottingham Jubilee Campus, Wollaton Road | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon | 188a Wollaton Road | 495 yd | |
| Mister Pizza | 192a Wollaton Road | 495 yd | |
| Park Tandoori | 190a Wollaton Road | 495 yd | |
| Georges Fish Bar | 443 Beechdale Road | 513 yd | |
| Red Hat | 435 Beechdale Road | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | Beechdale Retail Park, Beechdale Road | 586 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 123-125 Middleton Boulevard | 595 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 2b Lambourne Drive | 856 yd | |
| Ariana Supermarket Limited | 126-132 Grassington Road | 1,044 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bluecoat Academy Wollaton Sutton Passeys Crescent | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| Beechdale Swimming Centre (Closed) Beechdale Road | squash courts, swimming pool | 679 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 | 150.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.