Amersham Rise is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG8 5QN 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 Amersham Rise, Nottingham, NG8 5QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 5QP, NG8 5PF, NG8 5QU, NG8 5PG, NG8 5RE, NG8 5QT, NG8 5HY, NG8 5QL, NG8 5RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG8 5QN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 50.9% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 45.6% | 49.1% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 5QN, 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 | 50.8% | 46.6% | -4.2% | 37.9% | 8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.1% | 40.6% | 11.5% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 5.6% | -5.9% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 2.8% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 50% | 54.2% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 26% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -7.6% |
| Fair health | 16% | 15.5% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 27.5% | 23.2% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 12.4% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 18% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 12.8% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 26.8% | 13.3% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 4.9% | 3.2% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 6.9% | 13.4% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 10.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 11.4% | 8.6% | 1.0% | 10.4% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 8.3% | 2.3% | -6.0% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 9.4% | 4.3% | -5.1% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 62.7% | 55% | -7.7% | 81.4% | -26.4% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 71.5% 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 | 82% | 71.5% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 6.8% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 10.2% | 10.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82% | 71.9% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 16.2% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 3.7% | -6.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.9% | 76.7% | -13.8% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Muslim | 10.2% | 6.5% | 3.7% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| 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 Amersham Rise was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Aspley average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Amersham Rise, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-02-20 | £126,752 |
| 54 Amersham Rise, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-08-30 | £172,210 |
| 54 Amersham Rise, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,100 | 2021-05-24 | £143,104 |
| 52 Amersham Rise, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2021-05-12 | £158,736 |
| 38 Amersham Rise, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2019-08-01 | £143,556 |
NG8 5QN area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% 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 | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Unemployed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,767 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 | 214 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Kingsbury Drive , Aspley NG8 3EP | 4out of 4 | 671 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Primary Academy Harvey Road , Bilborough NG8 3BB | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brocklewood Primary and Nursery School Fircroft Avenue , Bilborough NG8 3AL | 3out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee L.E.A.D. Academy Highwood Avenue , Bilborough NG8 3AF | 1out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Girls' Academy Robin's Wood Road , NG8 3LD | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bluecoat Aspley Academy Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Aspley Lane , NG8 5GY | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Beechdale Academy Harvey Road , Bilborough NG8 3GP | 3out of 4 | 1,179 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 | 2,471 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 5,066 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 | 875 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | 3out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Field School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 3HW | 4out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Crescent School Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG | - not rated | 2,227 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Take 1 Learning Centre Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham NG7 6BE | - not rated | 2,756 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Kettle | 375 Aspley Lane | 331 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | 397 Aspley Lane | 331 yd | |
| The Indaba Hut | 360 Aspley Lane | 501 yd | |
| Bombay Nights | 352-356 Aspley Lane | 505 yd | |
| Melbourne Park Cafe | Aspley Centre, Melbourne Road | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Hotel | Beacon Hotel, Aspley Lane | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur & Elizabeth's Fish Bar | 383-385 Aspley Lane | 331 yd | |
| Rooster Chicken and Dessert Den | 399 Aspley Lane | 331 yd | |
| Chopstix | 391 Aspley Lane | 331 yd | |
| Pizza Plus | 545 Aspley Lane | 525 yd | |
| The Little Food Kitchen | 547a Aspley Lane | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 362 Aspley Lane | 501 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| William Crane Comprehensive (Closed) Minver Crescent | grass pitches | 244 yd |
| Ambleside Primary School MINVER CRESCENT | grass pitches | 277 yd |
| Minver Crescent Sports Centre MINVER CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 333 yd |
| Ymca Youth And Community Centre Melbourne Park MELBOURNE ROAD | 627 yd | |
| Melbourne Park MELBOURNE ROAD | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Nottingham Girls' Academy ROBINS WOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 812 yd |
| Trinity School BEECHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 854 yd |
| Woodlands School BEECHDALE ROAD | 864 yd | |
| King George V Park (Closed) Aspley Lane | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Nottingham Indoor Bowls Centre Ltd INDOOR BOWLS CENTRE INDOOR BOWLS CENTRE BEECHDALE ROAD | indoor bowls | 949 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.