Ascot Road is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG8 5SL is located in the Leen Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham South. This postcode has been in use since 2017-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ascot Road, Nottingham, NG8 5SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 5SP, NG8 5SQ, NG8 5AR, NG7 5RS, NG8 5GF, NG8 5AZ, NG7 5NL, NG7 5RB, NG8 3PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG8 5SL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 53.8% | 48.5% | -5.3% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 46.2% | 51.5% | 5.3% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 5SL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% 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 | 25% | 36.1% | 11.1% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.4% | 52% | -8.4% | 44.2% | 7.8% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 6.9% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 47.2% | 57.9% | 10.7% | 48.4% | 9.5% |
| Good health | 37% | 26.8% | -10.2% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 11% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 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 | 28.2% | 25.4% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 11% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 12.7% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 14.5% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 29.8% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 9.4% | 3.2% | -6.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 23.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 7.3% | 9.4% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 6.3% |
| Pakistani | 41.4% | 45.9% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 43.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 7.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 33.7% | 23.4% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -58.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 3.9% | 0.9% | -3.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 67.5% 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 | 70% | 67.5% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.2% | 26.1% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 20.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.2% | 67.5% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 25.9% | 24.2% | 9.8% | 16.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 22% | 0.9% | -21.1% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11% | 37.2% | -26.2% |
| Christian | 27.9% | 46.2% | -18.3% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 51.1% | 6.5% | 44.6% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ascot Road was 154.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.5% lower than the Hyson Green & Arboretum average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ascot Road has the 39th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Hyson Green & Arboretum and the 274th highest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Ascot Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2022-03-08 | £85,359 |
| 37 Ascot Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £67,500 | 2017-07-18 | £104,549 |
NG8 5SL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 5SL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 5SL 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Other | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 1,025 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 | 1,167 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 1,967 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 3,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 3,988 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berridge Junior School Berridge Road West , Hyson Green NG7 5LE | - not rated | 491 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berridge Primary and Nursery School Brushfield Site , Berridge Road West NG7 5LE | 3out of 4 | 491 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berridge Infant and Nursery School Bobbersmill Road , Hyson Green NG7 5GY | - not rated | 778 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School Southfield Road , Western Boulevard NG8 3PL | - not rated | 823 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School Southfield Road , Western Boulevard NG8 3PL | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 724 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Aspley Academy Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manning Comprehensive School Robins Wood Road , Aspley NG8 3LD | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Nottingham Girls' Academy Robin's Wood Road , NG8 3LD | 4out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Djanogly City Academy Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham Road NG7 6ND | - not rated | 1,459 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 | 2,457 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 3,049 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 3,049 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 3,049 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 3,364 yd | Further education | Yes | 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 | 1,043 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Take 1 Learning Centre Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham NG7 6BE | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fig Tree Primary School 30 Bentinck Road , Hyson Green NG7 4AF | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspley Wood School Robins Wood Road , Aspley NG8 3LD | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denewood Academy Denewood Academy , 113 Forest Road West NG7 4ES | 3out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braai King Bistro and Grill | 32 Aspley Lane | 200 yd | |
| Mill Cafe | 4-6 Nuthall Road | 213 yd | |
| Tiny Town Adventures | 249 Radford Road | 830 yd | |
| Boavista | 215 Radford Road | 842 yd | |
| BRRGRR | 211 Radford Road | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nags Head | 14a Nuthall Road | 213 yd | |
| The Whitemoor Public House | 135 Nuthall Road | 615 yd | |
| The Pheasant Inn | The Pheasant Inn, 35 Prospect Street | 641 yd | |
| The Clock Restaurant & Bar | 6 Craven Road | 657 yd | |
| Lion Inn | Lion Inn, 44 Mosley Street | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porky's Cob Shop | 48 Aspley Lane | 200 yd | |
| Ma Ma's Kitchen | 14 Nuthall Road | 213 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants | 1 Nuthall Road | 213 yd | |
| Papu's Fish And Chip Bar | 432 Alfreton Road | 259 yd | |
| KFC Alfreton Drive-To | Unit 2, 515 Alfreton Road | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ariana Supermarket Limited | 126-132 Grassington Road | 557 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Castle Retail Park, Radford Boulevard | 646 yd | |
| Green Oranges Halal Supermarket | 340 Radford Road | 856 yd | |
| Cho Viet Nottingham | 18 St Peters Street | 925 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Beechdale Retail Park, Beechdale Road | 1,002 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Legends Gymnasium Adco Business Centre Adco Business Centre Plantation Side | health and fitness suite | 257 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Nottingham) ASPLEY LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 360 yd |
| Nottingham Girls High School Sports Ground GRASSINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 419 yd |
| Bluecoat Academy Aspley ASPLEY LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 579 yd |
| Radford Football Club Selhurst Street | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Beechdale Swimming Centre (Closed) Beechdale Road | squash courts, swimming pool | 912 yd |
| Melbourne Park MELBOURNE ROAD | grass pitches | 989 yd |
| Hyson Green Youth Club TERRACE STREET | 1,078 yd | |
| Xercise4Less (Nottingham) 2-6 2-6 MIDLAND WAY | health and fitness suite | 1,089 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 | 138.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.