Bracknell Crescent is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG8 5EW is located in the Basford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bracknell Crescent, Nottingham, NG8 5EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 5ER, NG6 0JF, NG8 5EY, NG8 5EQ, NG8 5FF, NG8 5DX, NG6 0HY, NG8 5EU, NG8 5FB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG8 5EW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.9% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.1% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 5EW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% 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 | 42.4% | 43.8% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 38.9% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 7.9% | -5.9% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 6.4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 45% | 46.7% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 33% | 27.2% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 19.8% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 7.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.2% | 26.5% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 14% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 16.7% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 8.7% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 14% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 17.4% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.6% 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% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 7.5% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.9% | 6.9% | -3.0% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 11.5% | 7.8% | -3.7% | 0.9% | 6.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 66.2% | 58.6% | -7.6% | 81.4% | -22.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 82.2% 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 | 87.9% | 82.2% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 8.6% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 82.2% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 14.4% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 2% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0.9% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bracknell Crescent was 35.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.0% lower than the Basford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bracknell Crescent has the 4th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Basford and the 160th lowest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Bracknell Crescent, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-12-02 | £178,590 |
| 55 Bracknell Crescent, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-04-05 | £174,119 |
| 75 Bracknell Crescent, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-10-30 | £190,892 |
| 67 Bracknell Crescent, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2018-05-11 | £199,061 |
| 63 Bracknell Crescent, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2018-01-26 | £140,761 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,387 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitemoor Academy (Primary and Nursery) Bracknell Crescent , Whitemoor Estate NG8 5FF | 3out of 4 | 259 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Basford School Percy Street , Old Basford NG6 0GF | 4out of 4 | 716 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ambleside Primary School Minver Crescent , Aspley NG8 5PN | 1out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Primary and Nursery School Scotland Road , Basford NG5 1JU | 3out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Djanogly Northgate Academy Suez Street , New Basford NG7 7GB | 3out of 4 | 1,224 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 | 476 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Aspley Academy Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Aspley Lane , NG8 5GY | - not rated | 981 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Girls' Academy Robin's Wood Road , NG8 3LD | 3out of 4 | 1,427 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 | 1,808 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 | 3,611 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 4,277 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 | 1,351 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Take 1 Learning Centre Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham NG7 6BE | - not rated | 1,889 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| FUEL Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX | - not rated | 1,988 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fig Tree Primary School 30 Bentinck Road , Hyson Green NG7 4AF | - not rated | 2,171 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 496 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants | 656 Radford Road | 926 yd | |
| Mill Cafe | 4-6 Nuthall Road | 968 yd | |
| Disability Support | Old Basford Community Centre, Bramble Close | 978 yd | |
| Love Food | 160 North Gate | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Whitemoor Public House | 135 Nuthall Road | 558 yd | |
| Fox & Crown | 33 Church Street | 757 yd | |
| Nags Head | 14a Nuthall Road | 968 yd | |
| Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service | Stockhill Fire Station, Stockhill Lane | 978 yd | |
| Lion Inn | Lion Inn, 44 Mosley Street | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Supremo | 375a Nuthall Road | 252 yd | |
| China Red | 381 Nuthall Road | 252 yd | |
| Tangs Chinese Take Away | 361 Nuthall Road | 252 yd | |
| Aspley Fish Bar | 399 Nuthall Road | 343 yd | |
| Royal Pizza | 393 Nuthall Road | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 362 Aspley Lane | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Lane Community Sports UNIT B1 UNIT B1 BAR LANE | artificial grass pitch | 536 yd |
| Ymca Youth And Community Centre Melbourne Park MELBOURNE ROAD | 540 yd | |
| Ellis Guilford Sports Centre BAR LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 562 yd |
| Melbourne Park MELBOURNE ROAD | grass pitches | 580 yd |
| Old Basford School PERCY STREET | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| Bluecoat Academy Aspley ASPLEY LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 979 yd |
| Nuthall Recreation (Closed) Nuthall Road | grass pitches | 1,043 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 | 90.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.