Pretoria Villas is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG8 5DF is located in the Aspley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pretoria Villas, Nottingham, NG8 5DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 5DN, NG8 5DG, NG8 5DL, NG8 5DD, NG8 5DJ, NG8 5DP, NG8 5EG, NG6 0LX, NG8 5LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG8 5DF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.8% 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 | 52.7% | 55.8% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 4.8% |
| Male | 47.3% | 44.2% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -4.8% |
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 5DF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% 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 | 39.5% | 49.2% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 30.3% | -10.0% | 44.2% | -13.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 10.6% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 5.9% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 41.3% | 47.8% | 6.5% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 30.6% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 13.6% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 20%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.5% | 26.3% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 11.8% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 17.6% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.3% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 17.6% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 20% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -13.8% |
| Other | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 6.2% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 82% | 72.8% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -8.6% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 79.6% 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 | 87.1% | 79.6% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 8.6% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 5.9% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.1% | 79.6% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 8% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 8.8% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 1.5% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.1% | 76.7% | -13.6% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.8% | 13.5% | 8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pretoria Villas was 78.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.8% lower than the Aspley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pretoria Villas has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Aspley and the 375th lowest crime rate of 934 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Pretoria Villas, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2011-12-22 | £191,414 |
NG8 5DF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 5DF 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,833 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 | 2,996 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 3,443 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 4,789 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 5,399 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Basford School Percy Street , Old Basford NG6 0GF | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Basford Primary and Nursery School Percy Street , Old Basford NG6 0GF | - not rated | 627 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ambleside Primary School Minver Crescent , Aspley NG8 5PN | - not rated | 795 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn Junior School North Gate , Minver Crescent NG8 5PN | - not rated | 841 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn Infant School North Gate , Minver Crescent NG8 5PN | - not rated | 841 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | 3out of 4 | 326 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | - not rated | 338 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Crane School East Gate , Minver Crescent NG8 5PN | - not rated | 841 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Bluecoat School and Technology College Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Aspley Academy Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | 3out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 634 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 2,708 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 3,354 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College College Way , NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 3,404 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 4,759 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Crescent School Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspley Wood School Robins Wood Road , Aspley NG8 3LD | - not rated | 1,691 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | - not rated | 1,757 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | - not rated | 1,757 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Provision PRU Concord House , Nottingham Road NG7 7FF | - not rated | 1,883 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Park Cafe | Aspley Centre, Melbourne Road | 538 yd | |
| Basford United Football Club | Basford United Football Club, Greenwich Avenue | 751 yd | |
| Disability Support | Old Basford Community Centre, Bramble Close | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service | Stockhill Fire Station, Stockhill Lane | 461 yd | |
| The Mill | The Mill Public House, Bagnall Road | 625 yd | |
| Basford Hall Miners Welfare | 55 Goldcrest Road | 738 yd | |
| Headstocks | Headstocks Public House, Bagnall Road | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Taste | 6 Broxtowe Lane | 364 yd | |
| Fish Xpress | 22 Broxtowe Lane | 364 yd | |
| Asian Flavaz | 16 Broxtowe Lane | 364 yd | |
| Red Chilli | 12 Broxtowe Lane | 364 yd | |
| Dino's | 26 Broxtowe Lane | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 599 Nuthall Road | 536 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 698 Nuthall Road | 667 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ellis Guilford Sports Centre BAR LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 325 yd |
| Nuthall Recreation (Closed) Nuthall Road | grass pitches | 349 yd |
| Cinderhill Gym Ltd NUTHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 550 yd |
| Old Basford School PERCY STREET | grass pitches | 651 yd |
| Ymca Youth And Community Centre Melbourne Park MELBOURNE ROAD | 689 yd | |
| Bar Lane Community Sports UNIT B1 UNIT B1 BAR LANE | artificial grass pitch | 691 yd |
| William Crane Comprehensive (Closed) Minver Crescent | grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Ambleside Primary School MINVER CRESCENT | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Minver Crescent Sports Centre MINVER CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 841 yd |
| Melbourne Park MELBOURNE ROAD | grass pitches | 891 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.