Bosden Close is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG8 4HR is located in the Bilborough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bosden Close, Nottingham, NG8 4HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 4BT, NG8 4ND, NG8 4HQ, NG8 4HN, NG8 4BS, NG8 4NF, NG8 4BU, NG8 4HE, NG8 4HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG8 4HR has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59% of the population 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 | 48.5% | 59% | 10.5% | 51.0% | 8.0% |
| Male | 51.5% | 41% | -10.5% | 49.0% | -8.0% |
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 | 31% | 37.5% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.8% | 47.6% | 4.8% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.5% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 7.6% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 12.7% | 5.2% | -7.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 35.6% | 63.6% | 28.0% | 48.4% | 15.2% |
| Good health | 35% | 21.2% | -13.8% | 33.6% | -12.4% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 9.7% | -8.8% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 2.9% | -6.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
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 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.5% | 23.7% | -20.8% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 13.1% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 11.9% | 3.2% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 16.4% | 9.0% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.4% | 18.2% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 5.2% | 13.1% | 7.9% | 2.8% | 10.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.2% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Indian | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 9.2% | 40.4% | 31.2% | 2.7% | 37.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 76.2% | 42.2% | -34.0% | 81.4% | -39.2% |
| Arab | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 59.1% 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 | 88.4% | 59.1% | -29.3% | 83.2% | -24.1% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 16.7% | 14.1% | 6.1% | 10.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 19.6% | 13.3% | 5.6% | 14.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 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 | 88.4% | 59.3% | -29.1% | 83.2% | -23.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 9.5% | 8.8% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 25.1% | 22.5% | 2.2% | 22.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 2.9% | -5.0% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.9% | 76.7% | -27.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 25.1% | 0.6% | 24.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 6.6% | 1.2% | 5.4% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 21.8% | 46.2% | -24.4% |
| Muslim | 43.2% | 6.5% | 36.7% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bosden Close was 111.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.6% higher than the Bilborough average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bosden Close has the 20th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Bilborough and the 417th highest crime rate of 934 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Bosden Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2020-07-31 | £241,261 |
| 4 Bosden Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2019-04-26 | £187,535 |
| 12 Bosden Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2019-03-06 | £224,228 |
| 17 Bosden Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2019-02-11 | £234,811 |
| 5 Bosden Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2018-10-05 | £173,311 |
The percentage of student residents living in NG8 4HR 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 | 79 |
| Looking after home or family | 57 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 3,928 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 | 4,206 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 4,364 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Primary and Nursery School Westwick Road , Bilborough NG8 4HB | - not rated | 415 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland Spencer Academy Westwick Road , Bilborough NG8 4HB | 4out of 4 | 415 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Melbury Primary School Melbury Road , Bilborough NG8 4AU | 3out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firbeck Academy Firbeck Road , Wollaton NG8 2FB | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firbeck Primary and Nursery School with Individual Needs Centre for Deaf Children Firbeck Road , Wollaton NG8 2FB | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Community school | 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 | 338 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Sharp School Bramhall Road , Bilborough NG8 4HY | - not rated | 338 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernwood School Goodwood Road , Wollaton NG8 2FT | - not rated | 987 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernwood School Goodwood Road , Wollaton NG8 2FT | 4out of 4 | 987 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Player Comprehensive School Denewood Crescent , Bilborough NG8 3DH | - not rated | 1,615 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilborough College College Way , NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 684 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 699 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 4,077 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South East Derbyshire College Field Road , DE7 5RS | - not rated | 5,097 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 | 915 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Rectory 11 St Agnes Close , Off Wigman Road NG8 4BJ | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Hardwick School Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | 3out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury School Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurkha Kitchen | 131 Glaisdale Drive West | 454 yd | |
| Birch Park Community Hub | 83 Birchover Road | 493 yd | |
| Hills Kitchen | 11 Glaisdale Parkway | 689 yd | |
| Cath's Cafe | 67 Bracebridge Drive | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pelican | The Pelican Public House, Bracebridge Drive | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy's Fish Bar | 89 Bracebridge Drive | 471 yd | |
| Cornerstone Jerk Hut | 114 Birchover Road | 493 yd | |
| China Kitchen | 46 Cockington Road | 515 yd | |
| Greggs | 65 Bracebridge Drive | 752 yd | |
| Panda Garden | 61a Bracebridge Drive | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | 110 Trowell Road | 721 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food | 73 Bracebridge Drive | 752 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 63 Bracebridge Drive | 752 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham University Samworth Academy (Closed) Bramhall Road | grass pitches | 338 yd |
| Nottingham University Samworth Academy SAMWORTH ACADEMY SAMWORTH ACADEMY BRAMHALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 435 yd |
| West Indian Cavaliers Cricket Club WESTWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 443 yd |
| Bilborough College BILBOROUGH COLLEGE BILBOROUGH COLLEGE COLLEGE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 652 yd |
| Fernwood School GOODWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 973 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 | 102.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.