Southfield Road is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG8 3PN is located in the Leen Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southfield Road, Nottingham, NG8 3PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 3PL, NG8 3PP, NG8 3PR, NG8 3PG, NG8 1QE, NG8 1QB, NG8 3PF, NG8 3PH, NG8 3PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG8 3PN is primarily male, with 56.3% of the population 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 | 48.8% | 43.7% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -7.3% |
| Male | 51.2% | 56.3% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 7.3% |
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 3PN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.6% 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 | 34.3% | 33.9% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 56.6% | 12.3% | 44.2% | 12.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 4.3% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 11.4% | 3.3% | -8.1% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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%) 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 | 44.6% | 52.6% | 8.0% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 38.4% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 6.6% | -8.7% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 1.7% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 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 | 38.6% | 20.2% | -18.4% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 8.3% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 14.2% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 12.6% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 40.4% | 27.5% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 12.9% | 2.6% | -10.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22.3% 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 | 4.5% | 12.9% | 8.4% | 1.1% | 11.8% |
| Chinese | 4.2% | 0.7% | -3.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 38.5% | 35.4% | 3.1% | 35.4% |
| Pakistani | 12.5% | 14% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 11.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 1.5% | -3.4% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.3% | 2% | -4.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.5% | 2% | -2.5% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 53.7% | 22.3% | -31.4% | 81.4% | -59.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 61% 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 | 75.6% | 61% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -22.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.1% | 35.3% | 18.2% | 5.6% | 29.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 0.9% | -2.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.6% | 61% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -22.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 16.4% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 11.2% | 8.4% | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 4.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 7% | -3.8% | 1.9% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.6% | 76.7% | -11.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 17.8% | 1.2% | 16.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.2% | 37.2% | -23.0% |
| Christian | 13.3% | 46.2% | -32.9% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 67.2% | 6.5% | 60.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southfield Road was 165.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.6% lower than the Hyson Green & Arboretum average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southfield Road has the 36th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Hyson Green & Arboretum and the 256th highest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Southfield Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2025-11-24 | £184,289 |
| 81 Southfield Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-09-12 | £245,734 |
| 79 Southfield Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-03-28 | £156,061 |
| 23 Southfield Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-06-28 | £250,964 |
| 65 Southfield Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £261,000 | 2024-05-24 | £275,723 |
NG8 3PN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 3PN 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 | 104 |
| Looking after home or family | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 480 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 | 757 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 2,160 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 2,289 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 4,063 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School Southfield Road , Western Boulevard NG8 3PL | - not rated | 192 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School Southfield Road , Western Boulevard NG8 3PL | 3out of 4 | 192 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre Kennington Road , Radford NG8 1QD | - not rated | 380 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radford Primary School Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3FL | - not rated | 728 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Radford Primary School Academy Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3FL | 3out of 4 | 728 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 | 1,025 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Bluecoat School and Technology College Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | - not rated | 1,172 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Aspley Academy Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sandfield Comprehensive School Sandfield Road , Lenton NG7 1QH | - not rated | 1,291 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Wollaton Academy Sutton Passeys Crescent , Wollaton Park NG8 1EA | 4out of 4 | 1,332 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 | 2,844 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 2,844 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 2,844 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 3,143 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 3,303 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspley Wood School Robins Wood Road , Aspley NG8 3LD | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenholme School 392 Derby Road , NG7 2DX | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fig Tree Primary School 30 Bentinck Road , Hyson Green NG7 4AF | - not rated | 1,464 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Take 1 Learning Centre Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham NG7 6BE | - not rated | 1,603 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Learning Centre Forest Road West , Radford NG7 4ES | - not rated | 1,626 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 | 343 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | Unit 4, Beechdale Retail Park, Beechdale Road | 515 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 8, Beechdale Retail Park, Beechdale Road | 515 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3, Beechdale Retail Park, Beechdale Road | 515 yd | |
| Hot 9 | 36a Wollaton Road | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn | Crown Hotel, Western Boulevard | 519 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | The Plough Inn, 17 St Peters Street | 567 yd | |
| Newark Hall | Newark Hall, University Of Nottingham Jubilee Campus, Wollaton Road | 676 yd | |
| The Pheasant Inn | The Pheasant Inn, 35 Prospect Street | 760 yd | |
| Nags Head | 14a Nuthall Road | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mother Hubbard's | Unit 5, Beechdale Retail Park, Beechdale Road | 326 yd | |
| Best Food | 28 Wollaton Road | 523 yd | |
| Domino's Pizzas | 9 Midland Way | 566 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 188a Wollaton Road | 735 yd | |
| Mister Pizza | 192a Wollaton Road | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ariana Supermarket Limited | 126-132 Grassington Road | 346 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Beechdale Retail Park, Beechdale Road | 515 yd | |
| Cho Viet Nottingham | 18 St Peters Street | 524 yd | |
| Lidl UK | 1 Midland Way | 566 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Castle Retail Park, Radford Boulevard | 816 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beechdale Swimming Centre (Closed) Beechdale Road | squash courts, swimming pool | 375 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Nottingham) 2-6 2-6 MIDLAND WAY | health and fitness suite | 386 yd |
| Nottingham Girls High School Sports Ground GRASSINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 493 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Nottingham) ASPLEY LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 790 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 | 869 yd |
| Legends Gymnasium Adco Business Centre Adco Business Centre Plantation Side | health and fitness suite | 967 yd |
| John Carroll Leisure Centre DENMAN STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,032 yd |
| Bluecoat Academy Aspley ASPLEY LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,083 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 | 138.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.