Swaledale Close is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG8 5FW is located in the Leen Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham South. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Swaledale Close, Nottingham, NG8 5FW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 5FT, NG8 5FX, NG8 5FU, NG8 5BT, NG8 5GR, NG8 5DY, NG8 5GU, NG8 5GX, NG8 5FY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG8 5FW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 50.1% | 49.2% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 49.9% | 50.8% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NG8 5FW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.2% | 27.9% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.3% | 59.4% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 15.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 42.9% | 42.8% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 37.6% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 12.9% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 3.6% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.3% | 17.9% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 11.4% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 15.3% | 4.1% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 15.6% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 32.6% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 11.2% | 2.9% | -8.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26.7% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 3.8% | 0.5% | -3.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 6.7% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 33.8% | 37.5% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 34.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 9.5% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 7.9% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 47.8% | 26.7% | -21.1% | 81.4% | -54.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Other | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
In this area, 62% 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 | 71.7% | 62% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 4.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.5% | 25.6% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 20.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| 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 | 71.7% | 61.9% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -21.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 26.8% | 22.7% | 9.8% | 17.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.7% | 3.9% | -14.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.6% | 37.2% | -26.6% |
| Christian | 24.7% | 46.2% | -21.5% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 47.4% | 6.5% | 40.9% |
| Sikh | 6.4% | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swaledale Close was 26.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.0% lower than the Hyson Green & Arboretum average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Swaledale Close has the 5th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Hyson Green & Arboretum and the 105th lowest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Swaledale Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2007-04-12 | £295,600 |
| 8 Swaledale Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £68,950 | 1999-12-17 | £270,031 |
| 4 Swaledale Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 1999-08-20 | £266,229 |
NG8 5FW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NG8 5FW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in NG8 5FW 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,124 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 | 527 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ambleside Primary School Minver Crescent , Aspley NG8 5PN | 1out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Basford School Percy Street , Old Basford NG6 0GF | 4out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berridge Primary and Nursery School Brushfield Site , Berridge Road West NG7 5LE | 3out of 4 | 1,345 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Beaconsfield Street , Hyson Green NG7 6FL | 4out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluecoat Aspley Academy Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Aspley Lane , NG8 5GY | - not rated | 618 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | 1out of 4 | 787 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Girls' Academy Robin's Wood Road , NG8 3LD | 3out of 4 | 1,085 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 | 1,529 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 | 3,369 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 4,182 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Crescent School Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG | - not rated | 1,722 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Take 1 Learning Centre Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham NG7 6BE | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Field School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 3HW | 4out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fig Tree Primary School 30 Bentinck Road , Hyson Green NG7 4AF | - not rated | 2,044 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 | 466 yd | |
| Mill Cafe | 4-6 Nuthall Road | 694 yd | |
| Braai King Bistro and Grill | 32 Aspley Lane | 704 yd | |
| Bombay Nights | 352-356 Aspley Lane | 739 yd | |
| The Indaba Hut | 360 Aspley Lane | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Whitemoor Public House | 135 Nuthall Road | 302 yd | |
| Nags Head | 14a Nuthall Road | 694 yd | |
| Lion Inn | Lion Inn, 44 Mosley Street | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tung Fong | 666 Western Boulevard | 210 yd | |
| The Curry Hut Nottingham Ltd | 664a Western Boulevard | 244 yd | |
| Happy Corner | 173 Nuthall Road | 302 yd | |
| Pizza Supremo | 375a Nuthall Road | 376 yd | |
| China Red | 381 Nuthall Road | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 362 Aspley Lane | 740 yd | |
| Green Oranges Halal Supermarket | 340 Radford Road | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Park MELBOURNE ROAD | grass pitches | 295 yd |
| Ymca Youth And Community Centre Melbourne Park MELBOURNE ROAD | 392 yd | |
| Bluecoat Academy Aspley ASPLEY LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 608 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Nottingham) ASPLEY LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 837 yd |
| Ellis Guilford Sports Centre BAR LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 838 yd |
| Bar Lane Community Sports UNIT B1 UNIT B1 BAR LANE | artificial grass pitch | 900 yd |
| Legends Gymnasium Adco Business Centre Adco Business Centre Plantation Side | health and fitness suite | 971 yd |
| William Crane Comprehensive (Closed) Minver Crescent | grass pitches | 1,062 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 | 77.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.