Bracknell Crescent is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG8 5FF 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 5FF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 5ET, NG8 5EU, NG8 5FE, NG8 5EW, NG8 5EY, NG8 5EZ, NG8 5FB, NG8 5ES, NG8 5EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG8 5FF 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 5FF, 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 40.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.7% lower than the Basford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bracknell Crescent has the 5th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Basford and the 185th lowest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98 Bracknell Crescent, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-08-27 | £212,894 |
| 82 Bracknell Crescent, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-05-19 | £237,692 |
| 76 Bracknell Crescent, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2021-07-23 | £164,272 |
| 86 Bracknell Crescent, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-02-18 | £149,095 |
| 18 Bracknell Crescent, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2019-04-26 | £194,748 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 2,210 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 | 2,315 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 2,567 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 4,271 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 4,514 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitemoor Primary and Nursery School Bracknell Crescent , Whitemoor Estate NG8 5FF | - not rated | 1 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitemoor Academy (Primary and Nursery) Bracknell Crescent , Whitemoor Estate NG8 5FF | 3out of 4 | 1 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Basford School Percy Street , Old Basford NG6 0GF | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Basford Primary and Nursery School Percy Street , Old Basford NG6 0GF | - not rated | 738 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Djanogly Northgate Academy Suez Street , New Basford NG7 7GB | 3out of 4 | 966 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 | - not rated | 619 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Bluecoat School and Technology College Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Aspley Academy Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Crane School East Gate , Minver Crescent NG8 5PN | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Community 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 | 1,419 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 2,605 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 3,854 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College College Way , NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 3,906 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 3,921 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Provision PRU Concord House , Nottingham Road NG7 7FF | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Centre Fisher Street , Hyson Green NG7 6FJ | - not rated | 1,235 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Green Crescent School Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Djanogly City Technology College Sherwood Rise , Nottingham Road NG7 7AR | - not rated | 1,609 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspley Wood School Robins Wood Road , Aspley NG8 3LD | - not rated | 1,693 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Park Cafe | Aspley Centre, Melbourne Road | 644 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants | 656 Radford Road | 781 yd | |
| Love Food | 160 North Gate | 867 yd | |
| Disability Support | Old Basford Community Centre, Bramble Close | 951 yd | |
| Mill Cafe | 4-6 Nuthall Road | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Whitemoor Public House | 135 Nuthall Road | 591 yd | |
| Fox & Crown | 33 Church Street | 641 yd | |
| Lion Inn | Lion Inn, 44 Mosley Street | 871 yd | |
| Nags Head | 14a Nuthall Road | 982 yd | |
| Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service | Stockhill Fire Station, Stockhill Lane | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Supremo | 375a Nuthall Road | 398 yd | |
| China Red | 381 Nuthall Road | 398 yd | |
| Tangs Chinese Take Away | 361 Nuthall Road | 398 yd | |
| Aspley Fish Bar | 399 Nuthall Road | 475 yd | |
| Royal Pizza | 393 Nuthall Road | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Oranges Halal Supermarket | 340 Radford Road | 1,031 yd | |
| Pure Halal Choice | 294 Nottingham Road | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Lane Community Sports UNIT B1 UNIT B1 BAR LANE | artificial grass pitch | 502 yd |
| Ellis Guilford Sports Centre BAR LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 625 yd |
| Ymca Youth And Community Centre Melbourne Park MELBOURNE ROAD | 688 yd | |
| Melbourne Park MELBOURNE ROAD | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Old Basford School PERCY STREET | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Djanogly Northgate Academy SUEZ STREET | grass pitches | 969 yd |
| Bluecoat Academy Aspley ASPLEY LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,069 yd |
| Lady Of Leisure (Closed) Zulu Road | health and fitness suite | 1,071 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 | 98.0% |
| 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 | 196.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.