Kennington Road is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG8 1QD 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 Kennington Road, Nottingham, NG8 1QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 1PZ, NG8 1PW, NG8 1QA, NG8 1PY, NG8 1PQ, NG8 1PL, NG8 1PU, NG8 1PN, NG8 1PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG8 1QD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.9% | 51.7% | 8.8% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 57.1% | 48.3% | -8.8% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 1QD, 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 | 63.8% | 65.4% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 27.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.9% | 19.4% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -24.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 5.7% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 1.4% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.8% | 48.3% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 26.7% | 36.6% | 9.9% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 19% | 11.3% | -7.7% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 2.6% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 26.5% | 22.7% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 4.7% | -11.6% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 14.2% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 22.3% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 28% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 10.7% | 4.3% | -6.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.8% 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% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 8.1% | 1.1% | -7.0% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 4.5% | 3% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 4.2% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 10.9% | 8.5% | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.3% | 8.7% | -2.6% | 1.0% | 7.7% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 8.5% | 6.4% | -2.1% | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 49% | 52.8% | 3.8% | 81.4% | -28.6% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.8% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 63.7% 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 | 70% | 63.7% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 12.7% | 9.5% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 8.6% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.2% | 9.4% | -6.8% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.1% | 3.4% | -2.7% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70% | 63.9% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -19.3% |
| 10+ Years | 8.9% | 17.7% | 8.8% | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 6% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 6.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 5.6% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.7% | 76.7% | -19.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 6% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 33.5% | 46.2% | -12.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 16% | 6.5% | 9.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kennington Road was 178.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.9% lower than the Hyson Green & Arboretum average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kennington Road has the 32nd highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Hyson Green & Arboretum and the 224th highest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 83.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Kennington Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2020-05-26 | £186,145 |
| 87 Kennington Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2014-12-18 | £155,506 |
| 91 Kennington Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £20,429 | 1999-09-27 | £96,082 |
The percentage of student residents living in NG8 1QD 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 | 55 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 | 447 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 | 700 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 1,926 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 2,226 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 4,031 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 | 74 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School Southfield Road , Western Boulevard NG8 3PL | - not rated | 485 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School Southfield Road , Western Boulevard NG8 3PL | 3out of 4 | 485 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radford Primary School Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3FL | - not rated | 682 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Radford Primary School Academy Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3FL | 3out of 4 | 682 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 | 761 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Wollaton Academy Sutton Passeys Crescent , Wollaton Park NG8 1EA | 4out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sandfield Comprehensive School Sandfield Road , Lenton NG7 1QH | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Bluecoat School and Technology College Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Aspley Academy Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | 3out of 4 | 1,520 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 | 2,711 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 2,711 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 2,711 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 3,224 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 3,501 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 | 1,091 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairview School 16 Harlaxton Road , Lenton NG7 1JA | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspley Wood School Robins Wood Road , Aspley NG8 3LD | - not rated | 1,576 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fig Tree Primary School 30 Bentinck Road , Hyson Green NG7 4AF | - not rated | 1,588 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadgate School 1-2 Western Terrace , The Park NG7 1AF | - not rated | 1,608 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot 9 | 36a Wollaton Road | 164 yd | |
| Spicy House | 34 Wollaton Road | 164 yd | |
| McDonalds | 7 Chettles Trade Park, Midland Way | 274 yd | |
| Cupp Bubbletea | 5 Midland Way | 323 yd | |
| Wingtrapp | 5 Midland Way | 323 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn | Crown Hotel, Western Boulevard | 316 yd | |
| Newark Hall | Newark Hall, University Of Nottingham Jubilee Campus, Wollaton Road | 323 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | The Plough Inn, 17 St Peters Street | 513 yd | |
| Marcus Garvey West Indian Cavaliers Sports & Social Club | Marcus Garvey Centre, Lenton Boulevard | 915 yd | |
| The Pheasant Inn | The Pheasant Inn, 35 Prospect Street | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Food | 28 Wollaton Road | 164 yd | |
| Domino's Pizzas | 9 Midland Way | 323 yd | |
| Mother Hubbard's | Unit 5, Beechdale Retail Park, Beechdale Road | 501 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 188a Wollaton Road | 519 yd | |
| Mister Pizza | 192a Wollaton Road | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | 1 Midland Way | 323 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 123-125 Middleton Boulevard | 553 yd | |
| Cho Viet Nottingham | 18 St Peters Street | 576 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Beechdale Retail Park, Beechdale Road | 706 yd | |
| Ariana Supermarket Limited | 126-132 Grassington Road | 707 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Xercise4Less (Nottingham) 2-6 2-6 MIDLAND WAY | health and fitness suite | 250 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 | 530 yd |
| Beechdale Swimming Centre (Closed) Beechdale Road | squash courts, swimming pool | 600 yd |
| Nottingham Girls High School Sports Ground GRASSINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 857 yd |
| Bluecoat Academy Wollaton Sutton Passeys Crescent | grass pitches | 980 yd |
| John Carroll Leisure Centre DENMAN STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 999 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 | 85.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.