Lion Close is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG8 5ED is located in the Aspley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham North. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lion Close, Nottingham, NG8 5ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 5EL, NG8 5EE, NG8 5DJ, NG8 5EG, NG8 5DG, NG8 5DL, NG8 5DF, NG8 5DN, NG8 6AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG8 5ED is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.8% | 50.2% | -5.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 44.2% | 49.8% | 5.6% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 5ED, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.9% 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 | 27.6% | 45.9% | 18.3% | 37.9% | 8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 27.6% | -10.9% | 44.2% | -16.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 16.6% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 7.5% |
| Widowed | 15.6% | 8.3% | -7.3% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.3%) 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 | 24.8% | 39.1% | 14.3% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 26.2% | -14.1% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 22.6% | 20.8% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 8.1% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 7.4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 5.8% | 6.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 5.2% |
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 5ED this area, 46.4% 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 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.4% | 46.4% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 28.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 9.9% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 7.2% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 8.8% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 19.9% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.9% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.6% | 5.4% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 4.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 78.3% | 75.1% | -3.2% | 81.4% | -6.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 78.8% 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 | 83.6% | 78.8% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 6.4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 6.4% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 4.4% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.7% | 78.8% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 5.4% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 2.5% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 2% | -7.3% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.4% | 76.7% | -16.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 5.9% | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 26.7% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lion Close was 120.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.5% lower than the Aspley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lion Close has the 31st highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Aspley and the 358th highest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Lion Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-04-26 | £195,010 |
| 22 Lion Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2021-06-30 | £182,603 |
| 1 Lion Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-06-10 | £161,649 |
| 1 Lion Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2017-07-28 | £164,517 |
| 7 Lion Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2017-05-18 | £164,652 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NG8 5ED area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 67 |
| Full-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Other | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB | 4out of 4 | 3,235 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambleside Primary School Minver Crescent , Aspley NG8 5PN | 1out of 4 | 750 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn Park Primary and Nursery School Amesbury Circus , Aspley NG8 6DD | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Basford School Percy Street , Old Basford NG6 0GF | 4out of 4 | 812 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitemoor Academy (Primary and Nursery) Bracknell Crescent , Whitemoor Estate NG8 5FF | 3out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Primary School Park Lane , Old Basford NG6 0DT | 3out of 4 | 1,550 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1out of 4 | 582 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Aspley Academy Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | 3out of 4 | 1,552 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Aspley Lane , NG8 5GY | - not rated | 1,637 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Girls' Academy Robin's Wood Road , NG8 3LD | 3out of 4 | 1,670 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,726 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,240 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 5,228 yd | Further education | Yes | 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 | 1,411 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,804 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | 3out of 4 | 2,267 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Field School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 3HW | 4out of 4 | 2,473 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| FUEL Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX | - not rated | 2,705 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 684 yd | |
| Basford United Football Club | Basford United Football Club, Greenwich Avenue | 716 yd | |
| Disability Support | Old Basford Community Centre, Bramble Close | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service | Stockhill Fire Station, Stockhill Lane | 446 yd | |
| Basford Hall Miners Welfare | 55 Goldcrest Road | 583 yd | |
| The Mill | The Mill Public House, Bagnall Road | 621 yd | |
| Headstocks | Headstocks Public House, Bagnall Road | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Taste | 6 Broxtowe Lane | 201 yd | |
| Fish Xpress | 22 Broxtowe Lane | 201 yd | |
| Asian Flavaz | 16 Broxtowe Lane | 201 yd | |
| Red Chilli | 12 Broxtowe Lane | 201 yd | |
| Dino's | 26 Broxtowe Lane | 201 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 599 Nuthall Road | 375 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 698 Nuthall Road | 505 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuthall Recreation (Closed) Nuthall Road | grass pitches | 258 yd |
| Cinderhill Gym Ltd NUTHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 385 yd |
| Ellis Guilford Sports Centre BAR LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 461 yd |
| Old Basford School PERCY STREET | grass pitches | 726 yd |
| William Crane Comprehensive (Closed) Minver Crescent | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Ambleside Primary School MINVER CRESCENT | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Bar Lane Community Sports UNIT B1 UNIT B1 BAR LANE | artificial grass pitch | 813 yd |
| Minver Crescent Sports Centre MINVER CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 820 yd |
| Ymca Youth And Community Centre Melbourne Park MELBOURNE ROAD | 828 yd | |
| Mill Street Recreation Ground MILL STREET PLAYING FIELDS MILL STREET PLAYING FIELDS GREENWICH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 914 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 | 76.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.