Aspley Lane is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG8 5RU 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 Aspley Lane, Nottingham, NG8 5RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 3EH, NG8 3EF, NG8 3EG, NG8 3EJ, NG8 5RS, NG8 5RG, NG8 3EE, NG8 5RF, NG8 5RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG8 5RU has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.7% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 57.7% | 4.7% | 51.0% | 6.7% |
| Male | 47% | 42.3% | -4.7% | 49.0% | -6.7% |
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 | 23% | 23.2% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 47.1% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 6.9% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 20.9% | 20.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 14.6% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.8% | 40.2% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 24.7% | 25.4% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -8.2% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 23.7% | 6.6% | 12.7% | 11.0% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 7.4% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 11.6% | 3.3% | -8.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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.
In the area around NG8 5RU this area, 33.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.9% | 33.8% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 6.3% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 9.9% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 13.2% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 29.4% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.7% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 3.9% | -1.9% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 7.9% | 28.9% | 21.0% | 2.7% | 26.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 79.9% | 61% | -18.9% | 81.4% | -20.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 82.5% 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 | 89.6% | 82.5% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 13.9% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 82.3% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 15% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 0.3% | -8.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.3% | 37.2% | -23.9% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 28.6% | 6.5% | 22.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 14.2% | 6.0% | 8.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aspley Lane was 62.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.3% lower than the Bilborough average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Aspley Lane has the 12th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Bilborough and the 298th lowest crime rate of 934 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 451 Aspley Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-11-19 | £293,212 |
| Melbourne House Nursing Home Aspley Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Other, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2024-02-15 | £1,385,582 |
| 467 Aspley Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2020-10-02 | £231,502 |
| Aspley Medical Centre, 509 Aspley Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Other, an established residential building | £1,570,000 | 2017-03-21 | £2,131,031 |
| 453 Aspley Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2016-07-25 | £260,592 |
NG8 5RU 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 retired residents living in NG8 5RU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 110 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,361 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 | 2,604 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 3,584 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 3,994 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 | - not rated | 445 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ambleside Primary School Minver Crescent , Aspley NG8 5PN | - not rated | 445 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ambleside Infant and Nursery School Minver Crescent , Aspley NG8 5PN | - not rated | 445 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Kingsbury Drive , Aspley NG8 3EP | 4out of 4 | 463 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Kingsbury Drive , Aspley NG8 3EP | - not rated | 463 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Trinity Catholic School Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | - not rated | 499 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 499 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manning Comprehensive School Robins Wood Road , Aspley NG8 3LD | - not rated | 543 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Nottingham Girls' Academy Robin's Wood Road , NG8 3LD | 4out of 4 | 543 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| William Crane School East Gate , Minver Crescent NG8 5PN | - not rated | 626 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,705 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 2,288 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College College Way , NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 2,339 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 3,925 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 4,637 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | - not rated | 553 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | - not rated | 553 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspley Wood School Robins Wood Road , Aspley NG8 3LD | - not rated | 657 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepherd School Harvey Road , Off Beechdale Road NG8 3BB | - not rated | 871 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Field School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 3HW | 4out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 273 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | 397 Aspley Lane | 273 yd | |
| The Indaba Hut | 360 Aspley Lane | 513 yd | |
| Bombay Nights | 352-356 Aspley Lane | 516 yd | |
| Sycamore Dining | 1 Foxton Gardens | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Hotel | Beacon Hotel, Aspley Lane | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur & Elizabeth's Fish Bar | 383-385 Aspley Lane | 273 yd | |
| Rooster Chicken and Dessert Den | 399 Aspley Lane | 273 yd | |
| Chopstix | 391 Aspley Lane | 273 yd | |
| Pizza Plus | 545 Aspley Lane | 276 yd | |
| The Little Food Kitchen | 547a Aspley Lane | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 362 Aspley Lane | 513 yd | |
| Asda | 2 Strelley Road | 976 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity School BEECHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 521 yd |
| Ambleside Primary School MINVER CRESCENT | grass pitches | 537 yd |
| Woodlands School BEECHDALE ROAD | 542 yd | |
| William Crane Comprehensive (Closed) Minver Crescent | grass pitches | 549 yd |
| Minver Crescent Sports Centre MINVER CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 554 yd |
| Nottingham Girls' Academy ROBINS WOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 576 yd |
| Nottingham Indoor Bowls Centre Ltd INDOOR BOWLS CENTRE INDOOR BOWLS CENTRE BEECHDALE ROAD | indoor bowls | 612 yd |
| King George V Park (Closed) Aspley Lane | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Bluecoat Beechdale Academy HARVEY ROAD | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Shepherd School (Closed) Harvey Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 872 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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 | 56 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.