Wilkinson Street is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG8 5FJ 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 Wilkinson Street, Nottingham, NG8 5FJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 5FL, NG8 5ES, NG8 5FQ, NG8 5EN, NG8 5FN, NG8 5FS, NG8 5BQ, NG8 5EP, NG8 5BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG8 5FJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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% | 52.4% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 47.3% | 47.6% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NG8 5FJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.6% 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 | 48.6% | 46.6% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.6% | 33.5% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -10.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 10.5% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 39% | 44% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 35.1% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 15.6% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.3% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 5FJ this area, 29.1% 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 | 36.1% | 29.1% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 14.6% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 14.6% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 12.7% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.7% | 23.1% | 13.4% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 8.3% | 3% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 6.2% | 12.9% | 6.7% | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 3% | 5% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.4% | 3.4% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 3.8% | 0.8% | -3.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 7% | 5% | -2.0% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 65.6% | 58% | -7.6% | 81.4% | -23.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 75.6% 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 | 84.4% | 75.6% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -7.6% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 5.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 11.7% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.1% | 76.2% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 13.7% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 1.4% | -7.2% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.5% | 76.7% | -12.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 28% | 46.2% | -18.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 16.8% | 6.5% | 10.3% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wilkinson Street was 85.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.9% lower than the Basford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wilkinson Street has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Basford and the 417th lowest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 174 Wilkinson Street, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2026-01-09 | £85,165 |
| 162 Wilkinson Street, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-09-16 | £186,448 |
| 140 Wilkinson Street, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-05-23 | £183,746 |
| 162 Wilkinson Street, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-03-08 | £161,396 |
| 162 Wilkinson Street, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2016-05-06 | £147,622 |
The percentage of student residents living in NG8 5FJ 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 | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,863 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 | 1,961 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 2,273 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 3,933 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 4,252 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 | 354 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitemoor Academy (Primary and Nursery) Bracknell Crescent , Whitemoor Estate NG8 5FF | 3out of 4 | 354 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Beaconsfield Street , Hyson Green NG7 6FL | 3out of 4 | 865 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Beaconsfield Street , Hyson Green NG7 6FL | - not rated | 865 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berridge Infant and Nursery School Bobbersmill Road , Hyson Green NG7 5GY | - not rated | 877 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nottingham Bluecoat School and Technology College Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | - not rated | 927 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Aspley Academy Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | - not rated | 952 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manning Comprehensive School Robins Wood Road , Aspley NG8 3LD | - not rated | 1,509 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 1,749 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 2,865 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 3,592 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 3,592 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 3,592 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan Centre Fisher Street , Hyson Green NG7 6FJ | - not rated | 966 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Alternative Provision PRU Concord House , Nottingham Road NG7 7FF | - not rated | 1,243 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Take 1 Learning Centre Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham NG7 6BE | - not rated | 1,390 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Djanogly City Technology College Sherwood Rise , Nottingham Road NG7 7AR | - not rated | 1,481 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspley Wood School Robins Wood Road , Aspley NG8 3LD | - not rated | 1,569 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Cafe | 4-6 Nuthall Road | 644 yd | |
| Love Food | 160 North Gate | 738 yd | |
| Braai King Bistro and Grill | 32 Aspley Lane | 751 yd | |
| Melbourne Park Cafe | Aspley Centre, Melbourne Road | 794 yd | |
| Roxys Dessertz Ltd | 2b Beaconsfield Street | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Whitemoor Public House | 135 Nuthall Road | 305 yd | |
| Lion Inn | Lion Inn, 44 Mosley Street | 640 yd | |
| Nags Head | 14a Nuthall Road | 644 yd | |
| The Raven | The Raven, 19 Rawson Street | 833 yd | |
| The Clock Restaurant & Bar | 6 Craven Road | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tung Fong | 666 Western Boulevard | 274 yd | |
| Happy Corner | 173 Nuthall Road | 305 yd | |
| The Curry Hut Nottingham Ltd | 664a Western Boulevard | 370 yd | |
| Pizza Supremo | 375a Nuthall Road | 598 yd | |
| China Red | 381 Nuthall Road | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Oranges Halal Supermarket | 340 Radford Road | 740 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Park MELBOURNE ROAD | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Ymca Youth And Community Centre Melbourne Park MELBOURNE ROAD | 765 yd | |
| Legends Gymnasium Adco Business Centre Adco Business Centre Plantation Side | health and fitness suite | 838 yd |
| Bar Lane Community Sports UNIT B1 UNIT B1 BAR LANE | artificial grass pitch | 854 yd |
| Bluecoat Academy Aspley ASPLEY LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 854 yd |
| Djanogly Northgate Academy SUEZ STREET | grass pitches | 884 yd |
| Noel Street Leisure Centre (Closed) Noel Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 895 yd |
| Radford Football Club Selhurst Street | grass pitches | 954 yd |
| Ellis Guilford Sports Centre BAR LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 955 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Nottingham) ASPLEY LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 974 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 | 165.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.