Firsby Road is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG8 6FW 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 Firsby Road, Nottingham, NG8 6FW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 6HQ, NG8 6HS, NG8 6GW, NG8 6GX, NG8 6HL, NG8 6FY, NG8 6HN, NG8 6HP, NG8 6FU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG8 6FW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 56.2% | 53.9% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 43.8% | 46.1% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 6FW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.3% 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 | 51.2% | 56.3% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.8% | 27.4% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -16.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7.4% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 43.8% | 43.2% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 35.1% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 14.6% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.7% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 45.2% | 27.1% | -18.1% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 16% | 1.6% | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 11.2% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 14.9% | 7.3% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.4% | 23% | 16.6% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 7.2% | 2.2% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.7% 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 | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 7.4% | 14.3% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 11.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 7.9% | 3.3% | -4.6% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 74.5% | 69.7% | -4.8% | 81.4% | -11.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 80.2% 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 | 86.9% | 80.2% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 6.9% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 8.3% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.6% | 80.6% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 11.7% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 3.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.5% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53% | 76.7% | -23.7% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 33.1% | 13.5% | 19.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.9% | 37.2% | 16.7% |
| Christian | 37.1% | 46.2% | -9.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Firsby Road was 234.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.5% higher than the Aspley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Firsby Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Aspley and the 154th highest crime rate of 934 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 115.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Firsby Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2022-04-28 | £204,651 |
| 4 Firsby Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-06-03 | £133,924 |
| 6 Firsby Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2020-02-21 | £158,568 |
| 6 Firsby Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £69,950 | 2010-12-22 | £144,967 |
| 6 Firsby Road, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2005-12-13 | £135,526 |
The percentage of student residents living in NG8 6FW 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 | 80 |
| Looking after home or family | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,600 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 | 3,832 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 4,644 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 5,228 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 | 679 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn Park Primary and Nursery School Amesbury Circus , Aspley NG8 6DD | - not rated | 679 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn Junior School North Gate , Minver Crescent NG8 5PN | - not rated | 785 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn Infant School North Gate , Minver Crescent NG8 5PN | - not rated | 785 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsendale Primary School Assarts Road , Nuthall NG16 1AP | - not rated | 873 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 785 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Player Comprehensive School Denewood Crescent , Bilborough NG8 3DH | - not rated | 1,297 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Trinity Catholic School Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glaisdale School Glenbrook Crescent , Bilborough NG8 3GP | - not rated | 1,724 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 | 1,362 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 2,276 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College College Way , NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 2,319 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 3,853 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | 3out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury School Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepherd School Harvey Road , Off Beechdale Road NG8 3BB | - not rated | 1,468 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Hardwick School Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | - not rated | 1,561 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Rectory 11 St Agnes Close , Off Wigman Road NG8 4BJ | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 741 yd | |
| Artillery Games | 23 Horsendale Avenue, Nuthall | 743 yd | |
| Express Dining | 40 Strelley Road | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nuthall Pub And Kitchen | The Nuthall, Nottingham Road | 814 yd | |
| Millers Barn | Millennium Way West, Nuthall | 926 yd | |
| Beacon Hotel | Beacon Hotel, Aspley Lane | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Bites (Nottingham) Ltd | 184 Broxtowe Lane | 410 yd | |
| Ash's Grill | 300 Broxtowe Lane | 596 yd | |
| Lucky Star | 290 Broxtowe Lane | 596 yd | |
| Goody's Chicken | 298 Broxtowe Lane | 596 yd | |
| Broxtowe Fish Bar Ltd | 410 Broxtowe Lane | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 2 Strelley Road | 838 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Minver Crescent Sports Centre MINVER CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 860 yd |
| Ambleside Primary School MINVER CRESCENT | grass pitches | 934 yd |
| William Crane Comprehensive (Closed) Minver Crescent | grass pitches | 1,017 yd |
| King George V Park (Closed) Aspley Lane | grass pitches | 1,029 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.