Garforth Close is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG8 5FR 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 Garforth Close, Nottingham, NG8 5FR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 5FS, NG8 5FQ, NG8 5BQ, NG8 5FL, NG8 5FJ, NG8 5BE, NG8 5BN, NG8 5BP, NG8 5FN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG8 5FR 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 | 47.8% | 51.9% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 52.2% | 48.1% | -4.1% | 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 5FR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% 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 | 41.7% | 44.8% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 35.9% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -8.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 6% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 9.3% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 40.4% | 47.5% | 7.1% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 32% | 31.7% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 14.2% | -4.4% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 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.
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 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.6% | 24.8% | -9.8% | 18.2% | 6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 14.5% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 19.5% | 4.2% | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.6% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 10.3% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.6% | 22.3% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 9.2% | 3.9% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.4% 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% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 5% | 2.9% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 13.4% | 23.2% | 9.8% | 2.7% | 20.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.9% | 9.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 8.7% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 55.6% | 42.4% | -13.2% | 81.4% | -39.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 60.5% 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 | 76.6% | 60.5% | -16.1% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 8.9% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 20.5% | 10.5% | 5.6% | 14.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.3% | 61.2% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 20.7% | 19.1% | 9.8% | 10.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 6.9% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 6.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 4.5% | -6.3% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63% | 76.7% | -13.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 5.8% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 6.9% | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.9% | 37.2% | -17.3% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Hindu | 6.1% | 1.7% | 4.4% |
| Muslim | 27.9% | 6.5% | 21.4% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garforth Close was 422.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 123.1% higher than the Hyson Green & Arboretum average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Garforth Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Hyson Green & Arboretum and the 57th highest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 252.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Garforth Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2024-04-30 | £221,251 |
| 2 Garforth Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2022-03-28 | £208,276 |
| 14 Garforth Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £98,500 | 2017-09-01 | £149,860 |
| 14 Garforth Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2015-06-26 | £143,312 |
| 7 Garforth Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2015-05-08 | £199,713 |
The percentage of student residents living in NG8 5FR 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 | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Other | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,645 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 | 1,735 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 2,084 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 3,721 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 4,081 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 | 583 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitemoor Academy (Primary and Nursery) Bracknell Crescent , Whitemoor Estate NG8 5FF | 3out of 4 | 583 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berridge Infant and Nursery School Bobbersmill Road , Hyson Green NG7 5GY | - not rated | 682 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Beaconsfield Street , Hyson Green NG7 6FL | 3out of 4 | 731 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Beaconsfield Street , Hyson Green NG7 6FL | - not rated | 731 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 888 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Aspley Academy Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | 3out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Djanogly City Academy Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham Road NG7 6ND | - not rated | 1,407 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,971 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 3,035 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 3,376 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 3,376 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 3,376 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 | 817 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Take 1 Learning Centre Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham NG7 6BE | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Provision PRU Concord House , Nottingham Road NG7 7FF | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Djanogly City Technology College Sherwood Rise , Nottingham Road NG7 7AR | - not rated | 1,427 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fig Tree Primary School 30 Bentinck Road , Hyson Green NG7 4AF | - not rated | 1,461 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Cafe | 4-6 Nuthall Road | 448 yd | |
| Braai King Bistro and Grill | 32 Aspley Lane | 586 yd | |
| Roxys Dessertz Ltd | 2b Beaconsfield Street | 652 yd | |
| Tiny Town Adventures | 249 Radford Road | 662 yd | |
| Love Food | 160 North Gate | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Whitemoor Public House | 135 Nuthall Road | 262 yd | |
| Nags Head | 14a Nuthall Road | 448 yd | |
| Lion Inn | Lion Inn, 44 Mosley Street | 551 yd | |
| The Clock Restaurant & Bar | 6 Craven Road | 676 yd | |
| The Raven | The Raven, 19 Rawson Street | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Corner | 173 Nuthall Road | 262 yd | |
| Tung Fong | 666 Western Boulevard | 310 yd | |
| The Curry Hut Nottingham Ltd | 664a Western Boulevard | 357 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants | 1 Nuthall Road | 448 yd | |
| Ma Ma's Kitchen | 14 Nuthall Road | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Oranges Halal Supermarket | 340 Radford Road | 579 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, Radford Road | 1,039 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Legends Gymnasium Adco Business Centre Adco Business Centre Plantation Side | health and fitness suite | 612 yd |
| Radford Football Club Selhurst Street | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Melbourne Park MELBOURNE ROAD | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Bluecoat Academy Aspley ASPLEY LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 785 yd |
| Noel Street Leisure Centre (Closed) Noel Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 796 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Nottingham) ASPLEY LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 834 yd |
| Djanogly Northgate Academy SUEZ STREET | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| Ymca Youth And Community Centre Melbourne Park MELBOURNE ROAD | 900 yd | |
| Lady Of Leisure Hawthorn Business Centre Hawthorn Business Centre PALM STREET | health and fitness suite | 970 yd |
| Nottingham Girls High School Sports Ground GRASSINGTON 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 | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.