Welstead Avenue is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG8 5NS is located in the Aspley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Welstead Avenue, Nottingham, NG8 5NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 5NT, NG8 5NR, NG8 5NL, NG8 5PW, NG8 5JT, NG8 5NU, NG8 5NJ, NG8 5JS, NG8 5PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG8 5NS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 56% | 49.1% | -6.9% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 44% | 50.9% | 6.9% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 5NS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.8% 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 | 54.4% | 54.8% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 16.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.1% | 28.9% | 4.8% | 44.2% | -15.3% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 2.5% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11% | 9.6% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 47% | 43.5% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 34.3% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 16.1% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.7% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 15.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.6% | 20.5% | -17.1% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 15.6% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 15.6% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6.6% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 20.9% | 12.5% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 8% | 15.2% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -18.6% |
| Other | 8.4% | 5.7% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.2% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 7.4% | 6.9% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 78.6% | 73.2% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -8.2% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 82.9% 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 | 86% | 82.9% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 9.5% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 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 | 86% | 82.9% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 9.8% | 8.6% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 3.2% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.3% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.6% | 76.7% | -23.1% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 6.4% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 32.8% | 13.5% | 19.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.6% | 37.2% | 18.4% |
| Christian | 27.1% | 46.2% | -19.1% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Welstead Avenue was 74.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.1% lower than the Aspley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Welstead Avenue has the 21st lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Aspley and the 385th lowest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Welstead Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2025-03-12 | £181,136 |
| 66 Welstead Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-07-05 | £130,516 |
| 88 Welstead Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2023-09-22 | £178,042 |
| 116 Welstead Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2023-08-11 | £148,735 |
| 84 Welstead Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-04-14 | £168,833 |
NG8 5NS area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 13% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Unemployed | 31 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 3,438 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambleside Primary School Minver Crescent , Aspley NG8 5PN | 1out of 4 | 524 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn Park Primary and Nursery School Amesbury Circus , Aspley NG8 6DD | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Kingsbury Drive , Aspley NG8 3EP | 4out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsendale Primary School Assarts Road , Nuthall NG16 1AP | 3out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brocklewood Primary and Nursery School Fircroft Avenue , Bilborough NG8 3AL | 3out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,352 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Girls' Academy Robin's Wood Road , NG8 3LD | 3out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bluecoat Aspley Academy Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | 3out of 4 | 1,669 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Beechdale Academy Harvey Road , Bilborough NG8 3GP | 3out of 4 | 1,714 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,624 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 1,534 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | 3out of 4 | 1,668 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Crescent School Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG | - not rated | 2,066 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Field School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 3HW | 4out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Take 1 Learning Centre Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham NG7 6BE | - not rated | 3,267 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broxtowe Cafe | 416 Broxtowe Lane | 979 yd | |
| Melbourne Park Cafe | Aspley Centre, Melbourne Road | 994 yd | |
| Red Kettle | 375 Aspley Lane | 1,050 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | 397 Aspley Lane | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basford Hall Miners Welfare | 55 Goldcrest Road | 826 yd | |
| The Nuthall Pub And Kitchen | The Nuthall, Nottingham Road | 920 yd | |
| Beacon Hotel | Beacon Hotel, Aspley Lane | 929 yd | |
| Millers Barn | Millennium Way West, Nuthall | 1,043 yd | |
| Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service | Stockhill Fire Station, Stockhill Lane | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Bites (Nottingham) Ltd | 184 Broxtowe Lane | 271 yd | |
| Top Taste | 6 Broxtowe Lane | 544 yd | |
| Fish Xpress | 22 Broxtowe Lane | 544 yd | |
| Asian Flavaz | 16 Broxtowe Lane | 544 yd | |
| Red Chilli | 12 Broxtowe Lane | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 599 Nuthall Road | 689 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 698 Nuthall Road | 729 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Minver Crescent Sports Centre MINVER CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 406 yd |
| Ambleside Primary School MINVER CRESCENT | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| William Crane Comprehensive (Closed) Minver Crescent | grass pitches | 488 yd |
| Cinderhill Gym Ltd NUTHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 634 yd |
| Nuthall Recreation (Closed) Nuthall Road | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Ymca Youth And Community Centre Melbourne Park MELBOURNE ROAD | 1,068 yd | |
| Ellis Guilford Sports Centre BAR LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,087 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 | 183 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.