Vale Crescent South is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG8 3PQ 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 Vale Crescent South, Nottingham, NG8 3PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 3PP, NG8 3PN, NG8 3PR, NG8 3PL, NG8 3PF, NG8 3PG, NG8 3PH, NG8 3PJ, NG8 1QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG8 3PQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 53.8% | 48.2% | -5.6% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 46.2% | 51.8% | 5.6% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 3PQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% 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 | 32.1% | 42.9% | 10.8% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 44% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 6.7% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 3.2% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 48.1% | 48.3% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 33.3% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 12% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 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.
In the area around NG8 3PQ this area, 28.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.7% | 28.5% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 10.6% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 18.3% | 9.1% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.9% | 3.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 10.9% | -3.6% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 25% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 10.4% | 1.8% | -8.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.4% 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% | 7.3% | 4.0% | 1.1% | 6.2% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 26.4% | 28.4% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 25.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 9.3% | 6.0% | 1.6% | 7.7% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 2% | -2.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 46.7% | 36.4% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -45.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 3% | 0.5% | -2.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.6% | 6.5% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
In this area, 71.2% 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 | 77.2% | 71.2% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 5.1% | 4.3% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.9% | 19.9% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 14.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.9% | 71% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 15.9% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 6% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 4.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 2.3% | -7.3% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 6.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.5% | 37.2% | -14.7% |
| Christian | 20% | 46.2% | -26.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 49.8% | 6.5% | 43.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vale Crescent South was 101.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.4% lower than the Hyson Green & Arboretum average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vale Crescent South has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Hyson Green & Arboretum and the 444th highest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Vale Crescent South, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2026-02-13 | £230,000 |
| 38 Vale Crescent South, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-05-25 | £209,979 |
| 36 Vale Crescent South, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-04-08 | £163,046 |
| 55 Vale Crescent South, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2020-12-11 | £215,640 |
| 89 Vale Crescent South, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2018-11-30 | £127,862 |
The percentage of student residents living in NG8 3PQ 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 | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Other | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 494 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 | 765 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 2,139 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 2,341 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 4,054 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 | 189 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School Southfield Road , Western Boulevard NG8 3PL | 3out of 4 | 189 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre Kennington Road , Radford NG8 1QD | - not rated | 435 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radford Primary School Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3FL | - not rated | 735 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Radford Primary School Academy Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3FL | 3out of 4 | 735 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 | 1,077 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Bluecoat School and Technology College Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Aspley Academy Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | 3out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sandfield Comprehensive School Sandfield Road , Lenton NG7 1QH | - not rated | 1,315 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manning Comprehensive School Robins Wood Road , Aspley NG8 3LD | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 2,852 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 2,852 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 2,852 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 3,094 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 3,302 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 | 1,292 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fig Tree Primary School 30 Bentinck Road , Hyson Green NG7 4AF | - not rated | 1,437 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenholme School 392 Derby Road , NG7 2DX | - not rated | 1,442 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Take 1 Learning Centre Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham NG7 6BE | - not rated | 1,565 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Learning Centre Forest Road West , Radford NG7 4ES | - not rated | 1,608 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 | 372 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | Unit 4, Beechdale Retail Park, Beechdale Road | 519 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 8, Beechdale Retail Park, Beechdale Road | 519 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3, Beechdale Retail Park, Beechdale Road | 519 yd | |
| Hot 9 | 36a Wollaton Road | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn | Crown Hotel, Western Boulevard | 572 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | The Plough Inn, 17 St Peters Street | 579 yd | |
| The Pheasant Inn | The Pheasant Inn, 35 Prospect Street | 725 yd | |
| Newark Hall | Newark Hall, University Of Nottingham Jubilee Campus, Wollaton Road | 731 yd | |
| Nags Head | 14a Nuthall Road | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mother Hubbard's | Unit 5, Beechdale Retail Park, Beechdale Road | 344 yd | |
| Best Food | 28 Wollaton Road | 575 yd | |
| Domino's Pizzas | 9 Midland Way | 603 yd | |
| KFC Alfreton Drive-To | Unit 2, 515 Alfreton Road | 767 yd | |
| Chilli Hut | 473 Alfreton Road | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ariana Supermarket Limited | 126-132 Grassington Road | 298 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Beechdale Retail Park, Beechdale Road | 519 yd | |
| Cho Viet Nottingham | 18 St Peters Street | 521 yd | |
| Lidl UK | 1 Midland Way | 603 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Castle Retail Park, Radford Boulevard | 779 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beechdale Swimming Centre (Closed) Beechdale Road | squash courts, swimming pool | 377 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Nottingham) 2-6 2-6 MIDLAND WAY | health and fitness suite | 419 yd |
| Nottingham Girls High School Sports Ground GRASSINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 442 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Nottingham) ASPLEY LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 740 yd |
| Legends Gymnasium Adco Business Centre Adco Business Centre Plantation Side | health and fitness suite | 913 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 | 916 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 | 1,035 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 | 112.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.