Aberford Avenue is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG8 5FQ is located in the Leen Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Aberford Avenue, Nottingham, NG8 5FQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 5BQ, NG8 5FR, NG8 5FL, NG8 5FS, NG8 5BP, NG8 5FN, NG8 5FJ, NG8 5BN, NG8 5BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG8 5FQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 49% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 46.8% | 51% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.5% | 38% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.6% | 37.2% | 3.6% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Separated | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 12% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 15.5% | 9.8% | -5.7% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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 | 34% | 39.1% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 33.3% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 17.3% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 7.1% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 5FQ this area, 42.3% 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 19.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 50.4% | 42.3% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 24.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 15.8% | 7.0% | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 9.4% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 5.6% | -4.6% | 16.9% | -11.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.3% | 19.2% | 9.9% | 33.8% | -14.6% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.6% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.5% 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 | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 4.9% | 10.2% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 7.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.4% | 7.8% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 6.8% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 70.2% | 58.5% | -11.7% | 81.4% | -22.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
In this area, 69.6% 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 | 83.8% | 69.6% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 16.4% | 10.4% | 5.6% | 10.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.9% | 69.9% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 19.2% | 17.3% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 6.8% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 1.4% | -8.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 76.7% | -7.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.5% | 37.2% | -6.7% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 8.2% | 1.7% | 6.5% |
| Muslim | 14% | 6.5% | 7.5% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aberford Avenue was 25.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.7% lower than the Hyson Green & Arboretum average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Aberford Avenue has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Hyson Green & Arboretum and the 99th lowest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 140.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Aberford Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-03-28 | £178,650 |
| 29 Aberford Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-11-28 | £172,558 |
| 32 Aberford Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-09-23 | £231,142 |
| 52 Aberford Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2022-01-21 | £175,951 |
| 23 Aberford Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £136,500 | 2021-04-07 | £162,134 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NG8 5FQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 | 1,843 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 | 489 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Beaconsfield Street , Hyson Green NG7 6FL | 4out of 4 | 934 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berridge Primary and Nursery School Brushfield Site , Berridge Road West NG7 5LE | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scotholme Primary and Nursery School Fisher Street , Hyson Green NG7 6FJ | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Djanogly Northgate Academy Suez Street , New Basford NG7 7GB | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Aspley Lane , NG8 5GY | - not rated | 669 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Aspley Academy Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | 1out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Girls' Academy Robin's Wood Road , NG8 3LD | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Djanogly City Academy Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham Road NG7 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,612 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,717 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 3,775 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Take 1 Learning Centre Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham NG7 6BE | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fig Tree Primary School 30 Bentinck Road , Hyson Green NG7 4AF | - not rated | 1,646 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Crescent School Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG | - not rated | 1,757 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| FUEL Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX | - not rated | 1,898 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Cafe | 4-6 Nuthall Road | 460 yd | |
| Braai King Bistro and Grill | 32 Aspley Lane | 576 yd | |
| Roxys Dessertz Ltd | 2b Beaconsfield Street | 739 yd | |
| Tiny Town Adventures | 249 Radford Road | 748 yd | |
| Love Food | 160 North Gate | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Whitemoor Public House | 135 Nuthall Road | 189 yd | |
| Nags Head | 14a Nuthall Road | 460 yd | |
| Lion Inn | Lion Inn, 44 Mosley Street | 629 yd | |
| The Clock Restaurant & Bar | 6 Craven Road | 755 yd | |
| The Raven | The Raven, 19 Rawson Street | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Corner | 173 Nuthall Road | 189 yd | |
| Tung Fong | 666 Western Boulevard | 225 yd | |
| The Curry Hut Nottingham Ltd | 664a Western Boulevard | 281 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants | 1 Nuthall Road | 460 yd | |
| Ma Ma's Kitchen | 14 Nuthall Road | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Oranges Halal Supermarket | 340 Radford Road | 665 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 362 Aspley Lane | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Legends Gymnasium Adco Business Centre Adco Business Centre Plantation Side | health and fitness suite | 658 yd |
| Melbourne Park MELBOURNE ROAD | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Bluecoat Academy Aspley ASPLEY LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 733 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Nottingham) ASPLEY LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 811 yd |
| Ymca Youth And Community Centre Melbourne Park MELBOURNE ROAD | 814 yd | |
| Radford Football Club Selhurst Street | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Noel Street Leisure Centre (Closed) Noel Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 877 yd |
| Djanogly Northgate Academy SUEZ STREET | grass pitches | 948 yd |
| Bar Lane Community Sports UNIT B1 UNIT B1 BAR LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,036 yd |
| Nottingham Girls High School Sports Ground GRASSINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,039 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.