Bells Lane is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG8 6DX 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 Bells Lane, Nottingham, NG8 6DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 6ED, NG8 6DZ, NG8 6BZ, NG8 6DW, NG8 6DY, NG8 5NL, NG8 6DU, NG8 6BY, NG8 6EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG8 6DX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% of residents 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 | 50.1% | 53.4% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 49.9% | 46.6% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 6DX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 38.9% | 50% | 11.1% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 34.2% | -10.1% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 5% | 3.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 9.9% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 | 45% | 44.2% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 34.2% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 12.9% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 7% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 6DX this area, 34.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.6% | 34.1% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 15.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 13.1% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 13.4% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 13.8% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.7% | 20.3% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 6.4% | 1% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74% 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 | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 0.2% | -2.9% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 6.3% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 76.6% | 74% | -2.6% | 81.4% | -7.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 84.6% 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 | 87.3% | 84.6% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 85.2% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 1.2% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 0.7% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.7% | 13.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.1% | 37.2% | 12.9% |
| Christian | 33.1% | 46.2% | -13.1% |
| Muslim | 10.7% | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bells Lane was 19.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.5% lower than the Aspley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bells Lane has the 4th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Aspley and the 65th lowest crime rate of 934 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -93.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 Bells Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £55,300 | 2023-09-20 | £57,534 |
| 99 Bells Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2018-12-18 | £178,269 |
| 111 Bells Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2014-07-04 | £180,203 |
| 89 Bells Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2014-03-19 | £165,501 |
| 95 Bells Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2013-08-16 | £190,664 |
NG8 6DX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 3,387 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 | 3,594 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 4,253 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 5,167 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosslyn Park Primary and Nursery School Amesbury Circus , Aspley NG8 6DD | 3out of 4 | 341 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn Park Primary and Nursery School Amesbury Circus , Aspley NG8 6DD | - not rated | 341 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn Junior School North Gate , Minver Crescent NG8 5PN | - not rated | 577 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn Infant School North Gate , Minver Crescent NG8 5PN | - not rated | 577 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ambleside Primary School Minver Crescent , Aspley NG8 5PN | - not rated | 704 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Crane School East Gate , Minver Crescent NG8 5PN | - not rated | 577 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | 3out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Trinity Catholic School Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | - not rated | 1,548 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,548 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 816 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 2,756 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College College Way , NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 2,802 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 3,309 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd School Harvey Road , Off Beechdale Road NG8 3BB | - not rated | 1,721 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | - not rated | 1,731 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | - not rated | 1,731 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | 3out of 4 | 1,815 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury School Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | - not rated | 1,815 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artillery Games | 23 Horsendale Avenue, Nuthall | 954 yd | |
| Clip N Climb | Unit 2b, Millennium Way East | 995 yd | |
| Broxtowe Cafe | 416 Broxtowe Lane | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nuthall Pub And Kitchen | The Nuthall, Nottingham Road | 662 yd | |
| Basford Hall Miners Welfare | 55 Goldcrest Road | 714 yd | |
| Millers Barn | Millennium Way West, Nuthall | 785 yd | |
| Headstocks | Headstocks Public House, Bagnall Road | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Bites (Nottingham) Ltd | 184 Broxtowe Lane | 326 yd | |
| Pomodoro & Basilico | 26 Bells Lane | 484 yd | |
| GG's Takeaway | 28 Bells Lane | 484 yd | |
| China Garden | 24 Bells Lane | 484 yd | |
| Top Taste | 6 Broxtowe Lane | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 698 Nuthall Road | 633 yd | |
| Iceland | 599 Nuthall Road | 640 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cinderhill Gym Ltd NUTHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 579 yd |
| Minver Crescent Sports Centre MINVER CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 657 yd |
| Ambleside Primary School MINVER CRESCENT | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| William Crane Comprehensive (Closed) Minver Crescent | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Nuthall Recreation (Closed) Nuthall Road | grass pitches | 882 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.