Old Park Close is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG8 4FR is located in the Bilborough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham North. This postcode has been in use since 2003-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Park Close, Nottingham, NG8 4FR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 4FP, NG8 4EW, NG8 4EU, NG8 4FG, NG8 4NP, NG8 4EN, NG8 4FE, NG8 4FJ, NG8 4EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG8 4FR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 53.2% | 52.9% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 46.8% | 47.1% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.1% | 39.5% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 43% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 8% | -4.7% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 6.5% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.8% | 42.4% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 26% | 28.1% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 16.4% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 10.4% | 9.9% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Very bad health | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 4FR this area, 32% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.3% | 32% | -13.3% | 18.2% | 13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 12% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 18% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 10.9% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.5% | 18.8% | 11.3% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.8% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70% 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 | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 7% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 8.5% | 8.2% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 82.9% | 70% | -12.9% | 81.4% | -11.4% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 78.9% 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 | 90.6% | 78.9% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| European Union | 1% | 7.3% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 6.2% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 78.7% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 14.9% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 0.3% | -7.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.1% | 76.7% | -11.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 23.8% | 13.5% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 16.1% | 6.5% | 9.6% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Park Close was 35.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.0% lower than the Bilborough average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Park Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Bilborough and the 150th lowest crime rate of 934 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Old Park Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2022-03-25 | £71,702 |
| 1 Old Park Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, a newly built property | £78,000 | 2003-05-28 | £193,590 |
The percentage of student residents living in NG8 4FR 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 | 61 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 3,150 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 | 3,431 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 3,936 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 4,792 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenbrook Primary and Nursery School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 4PD | - not rated | 615 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenbrook Infant School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 4PD | - not rated | 615 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenbrook Spencer Academy Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 4PD | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenbrook Junior School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 4PD | - not rated | 615 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Primary Academy Harvey Road , Bilborough NG8 3BB | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham University Samworth Academy Bramhall Road , Bilborough NG8 4HY | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Sharp School Bramhall Road , Bilborough NG8 4HY | - not rated | 830 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Player Comprehensive School Denewood Crescent , Bilborough NG8 3DH | - not rated | 866 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glaisdale School Glenbrook Crescent , Bilborough NG8 3GP | - not rated | 892 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Beechdale Academy Harvey Road , Bilborough NG8 3GP | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 853 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College College Way , NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 895 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 3,254 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Linings School 28 Old Park Close , Bilborough NG8 4FR | - not rated | 1 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Hardwick School Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | - not rated | 674 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury School Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | - not rated | 818 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepherd School Harvey Road , Off Beechdale Road NG8 3BB | - not rated | 858 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cath's Cafe | 67 Bracebridge Drive | 287 yd | |
| Hills Kitchen | 11 Glaisdale Parkway | 392 yd | |
| Autograph | E.On Uk, Woolsthorpe Close | 855 yd | |
| Welcome Cup | Oak Field School And Sports Colege, Wigman Road | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pelican | The Pelican Public House, Bracebridge Drive | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 65 Bracebridge Drive | 287 yd | |
| Panda Garden | 61a Bracebridge Drive | 287 yd | |
| Andy's Fish Bar | 89 Bracebridge Drive | 512 yd | |
| Jiang Nan | 37 Chingford Road | 577 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 60 Trowell Road | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food | 73 Bracebridge Drive | 287 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 63 Bracebridge Drive | 287 yd | |
| Lidl UK | 110 Trowell Road | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bilborough Park CLANFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 345 yd |
| Astro Kings Nottingham WIGMAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 419 yd |
| Harvey Hadden Sports Complex WIGMAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 536 yd |
| Oakfield School And Sports College WIGMAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 731 yd |
| Westbury School CHINGFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 809 yd |
| Nottingham University Samworth Academy (Closed) Bramhall Road | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Nottingham University Samworth Academy SAMWORTH ACADEMY SAMWORTH ACADEMY BRAMHALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 849 yd |
| Shepherd School (Closed) Harvey Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 857 yd |
| Bluecoat Beechdale Academy HARVEY ROAD | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Bilborough College BILBOROUGH COLLEGE BILBOROUGH COLLEGE COLLEGE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,003 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 | 53.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.