Canterbury Road is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG8 1PQ is located in the Lenton & Wollaton East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Canterbury Road, Nottingham, NG8 1PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 1PY, NG8 1QA, NG8 1PZ, NG8 1PW, NG8 1PU, NG8 1QD, NG8 1QB, NG8 1PL, NG7 3AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG8 1PQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 55.4% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 48.2% | 44.6% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NG8 1PQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.5% 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 | 51.9% | 49.5% | -2.4% | 37.9% | 11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.8% | 30.7% | 8.9% | 44.2% | -13.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 7.9% | 4% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 10.4% | -5.3% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 46.5% | 46.4% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 32.9% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 11.9% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 | 32.4% | 24.5% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 11% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 14.5% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 5.5% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 11% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 29% | 15.6% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 11.6% | 4.5% | -7.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.3% 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 | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 4% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 9.3% | 12.8% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 10.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 4.4% |
| Other Black | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 14% | 3.7% | -10.3% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 53.8% | 48.3% | -5.5% | 81.4% | -33.1% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 66.8% 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 | 77.7% | 66.8% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -16.4% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 7.5% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 9.6% | 9.2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 13.6% | 7.6% | 5.6% | 8.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.4% | 66.8% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 15.9% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 7.5% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 5.1% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 4.7% | -0.6% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.5% | 76.7% | -24.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 7.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 23.6% | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Muslim | 22.9% | 6.5% | 16.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canterbury Road was 6.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.5% lower than the Hyson Green & Arboretum average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Canterbury Road has the lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Hyson Green & Arboretum and the 10th lowest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Canterbury Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2024-05-10 | £154,236 |
| 53 Canterbury Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-08-17 | £148,903 |
| 31 Canterbury Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2017-09-15 | £95,089 |
| 39 Canterbury Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2006-02-23 | £149,005 |
| 39 Canterbury Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £65,850 | 2005-12-13 | £117,345 |
The percentage of student residents living in NG8 1PQ 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 | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 348 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB | - not rated | 604 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 1,957 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 2,127 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 3,939 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre Kennington Road , Radford NG8 1QD | - not rated | 172 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School Southfield Road , Western Boulevard NG8 3PL | - not rated | 495 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School Southfield Road , Western Boulevard NG8 3PL | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radford Primary School Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3FL | - not rated | 585 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Radford Primary School Academy Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3FL | 3out of 4 | 585 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Glen-Bott School Sutton Passeys Crescent , Wollaton Park NG8 1EA | - not rated | 856 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sandfield Comprehensive School Sandfield Road , Lenton NG7 1QH | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Wollaton Academy Sutton Passeys Crescent , Wollaton Park NG8 1EA | 4out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Bluecoat School and Technology College Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Aspley Academy Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | 3out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 2,634 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 2,634 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 2,634 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 3,138 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 3,484 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenholme School 392 Derby Road , NG7 2DX | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairview School 16 Harlaxton Road , Lenton NG7 1JA | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fig Tree Primary School 30 Bentinck Road , Hyson Green NG7 4AF | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadgate School 1-2 Western Terrace , The Park NG7 1AF | - not rated | 1,525 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Learning Centre Forest Road West , Radford NG7 4ES | - not rated | 1,583 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | 7 Chettles Trade Park, Midland Way | 176 yd | |
| Hot 9 | 36a Wollaton Road | 198 yd | |
| Spicy House | 34 Wollaton Road | 198 yd | |
| Cupp Bubbletea | 5 Midland Way | 257 yd | |
| Wingtrapp | 5 Midland Way | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Hall | Newark Hall, University Of Nottingham Jubilee Campus, Wollaton Road | 396 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | Crown Hotel, Western Boulevard | 414 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | The Plough Inn, 17 St Peters Street | 414 yd | |
| Marcus Garvey West Indian Cavaliers Sports & Social Club | Marcus Garvey Centre, Lenton Boulevard | 855 yd | |
| The Pheasant Inn | The Pheasant Inn, 35 Prospect Street | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Food | 28 Wollaton Road | 198 yd | |
| Domino's Pizzas | 9 Midland Way | 257 yd | |
| Zumusushi | Unit 1, Redwood Court, Salisbury Street | 508 yd | |
| Poke Shack | Unit 1, Redwood Court, Salisbury Street | 508 yd | |
| The Athenian | Unit 1, Redwood Court, Salisbury Street | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | 1 Midland Way | 257 yd | |
| Cho Viet Nottingham | 18 St Peters Street | 478 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 123-125 Middleton Boulevard | 650 yd | |
| Ariana Supermarket Limited | 126-132 Grassington Road | 687 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 256 Ilkeston Road | 737 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Xercise4Less (Nottingham) 2-6 2-6 MIDLAND WAY | health and fitness suite | 151 yd |
| University Of Nottingham (Jubilee Campus Sports Centre) UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM INNOVATION PARK UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM INNOVATION PARK TRIUMPH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 528 yd |
| Beechdale Swimming Centre (Closed) Beechdale Road | squash courts, swimming pool | 634 yd |
| Nottingham Girls High School Sports Ground GRASSINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| John Carroll Leisure Centre DENMAN STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 904 yd |
| Bluecoat Academy Wollaton Sutton Passeys Crescent | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.