Broxtowe Avenue is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG8 5EL 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 Broxtowe Avenue, Nottingham, NG8 5EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 5EE, NG8 5ED, NG8 6AB, NG8 5DJ, NG8 5NP, NG8 5EG, NG8 5DG, NG8 5DL, NG8 6AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG8 5EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.6% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.4% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NG8 5EL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.8% | 33.6% | -7.2% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.4% | 52.4% | 14.0% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 6.6% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 4.8% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 36.3% | 40.1% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 39% | 44.4% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 10.8% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 11.1% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 3.3% | -3.6% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 5EL this area, 33.2% 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 | 32.4% | 33.2% | 0.8% | 18.2% | 15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 9.1% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 16.8% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 4.8% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 8.8% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 23.3% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 7% | 4% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.9% 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 | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 7.7% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 5% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 10.2% | 9.7% | 1.6% | 8.6% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.7% | 1.2% | -3.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 71.7% | 41.9% | -29.8% | 81.4% | -39.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.4% | 20.7% | 19.3% | 1.6% | 19.1% |
In this area, 60% 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 | 84.9% | 60% | -24.9% | 83.2% | -23.2% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 7.6% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 27.9% | 21.9% | 5.6% | 22.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.1% | 60.1% | -24.0% | 83.2% | -23.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 8.2% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 4.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 9.1% | 2.0% | 1.9% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.8% | 76.7% | -18.9% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 8.6% | 1.2% | 7.4% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.9% | 37.2% | -14.3% |
| Christian | 26.2% | 46.2% | -20.0% |
| Hindu | 28.6% | 1.7% | 26.9% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Sikh | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broxtowe Avenue was 208.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.2% higher than the Aspley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broxtowe Avenue has the 12th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Aspley and the 185th highest crime rate of 934 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% 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 Broxtowe Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2023-08-04 | £133,992 |
| 4 Broxtowe Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2021-03-03 | £85,528 |
| 3 Broxtowe Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2020-09-10 | £84,747 |
| 4 Broxtowe Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2020-08-24 | £85,178 |
| 1 Broxtowe Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2013-08-30 | £117,598 |
NG8 5EL area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Part-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Unemployed | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Other | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 3,051 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 | 3,217 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 3,660 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 4,991 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 708 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Basford Primary and Nursery School Percy Street , Old Basford NG6 0GF | - not rated | 708 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ambleside Primary School Minver Crescent , Aspley NG8 5PN | - not rated | 833 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn Junior School North Gate , Minver Crescent NG8 5PN | - not rated | 838 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn Infant School North Gate , Minver Crescent NG8 5PN | - not rated | 838 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 | 497 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | - not rated | 505 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Crane School East Gate , Minver Crescent NG8 5PN | - not rated | 838 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Mellish Comprehensive School Highbury Road , Bulwell NG6 9DS | - not rated | 1,527 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Bluecoat School and Technology College Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | - not rated | 1,562 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 428 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 2,691 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 3,340 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College College Way , NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 3,389 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 4,984 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 | 1,307 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspley Wood School Robins Wood Road , Aspley NG8 3LD | - not rated | 1,839 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | - not rated | 1,868 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | - not rated | 1,868 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Provision PRU Concord House , Nottingham Road NG7 7FF | - not rated | 2,031 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basford United Football Club | Basford United Football Club, Greenwich Avenue | 674 yd | |
| Melbourne Park Cafe | Aspley Centre, Melbourne Road | 751 yd | |
| Disability Support | Old Basford Community Centre, Bramble Close | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service | Stockhill Fire Station, Stockhill Lane | 417 yd | |
| Basford Hall Miners Welfare | 55 Goldcrest Road | 516 yd | |
| The Mill | The Mill Public House, Bagnall Road | 592 yd | |
| Headstocks | Headstocks Public House, Bagnall Road | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Taste | 6 Broxtowe Lane | 163 yd | |
| Fish Xpress | 22 Broxtowe Lane | 163 yd | |
| Asian Flavaz | 16 Broxtowe Lane | 163 yd | |
| Red Chilli | 12 Broxtowe Lane | 163 yd | |
| Dino's | 26 Broxtowe Lane | 163 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 599 Nuthall Road | 311 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 698 Nuthall Road | 442 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuthall Recreation (Closed) Nuthall Road | grass pitches | 208 yd |
| Cinderhill Gym Ltd NUTHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 325 yd |
| Ellis Guilford Sports Centre BAR LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 495 yd |
| Old Basford School PERCY STREET | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| William Crane Comprehensive (Closed) Minver Crescent | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Ambleside Primary School MINVER CRESCENT | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Bar Lane Community Sports UNIT B1 UNIT B1 BAR LANE | artificial grass pitch | 835 yd |
| Minver Crescent Sports Centre MINVER CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 860 yd |
| Mill Street Recreation Ground MILL STREET PLAYING FIELDS MILL STREET PLAYING FIELDS GREENWICH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Ymca Youth And Community Centre Melbourne Park MELBOURNE ROAD | 896 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.