Lilac Close is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG8 6GH is located in the Aspley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham North. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lilac Close, Nottingham, NG8 6GH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 6GE, NG8 6GL, NG8 6JA, NG8 6FZ, NG8 6GG, NG8 6JP, NG8 6HZ, NG8 6GF, NG8 6GJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG8 6GH has a female population much higher than UK average, with 60% 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 | 62.3% | 60% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 9.0% |
| Male | 37.7% | 40% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -9.0% |
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 | 24.3% | 34.4% | 10.1% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.5% | 31.3% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 9.4% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 35% | 22.9% | -12.1% | 6.1% | 16.8% |
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 (63.5%) 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 | 36.3% | 34.1% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -14.3% |
| Good health | 24.5% | 29.4% | 4.9% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 27.4% | 28.5% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 15.8% |
| Bad health | 9.4% | 7% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 6GH this area, 39.6% 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 14.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.6% | 39.6% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 21.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 12% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 13.5% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 10.4% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.2% | 14.1% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -19.7% |
| Other | 7.9% | 6.3% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.7% | 2.8% | -2.9% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| White | 89.6% | 87.4% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 6.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 92.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.6% | 92.6% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 92.6% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.3% | 13.5% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lilac Close was 89.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.2% lower than the Aspley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lilac Close has the 27th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Aspley and the 431st lowest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Lilac Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-11-12 | £92,423 |
| 9 Lilac Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-08-12 | £100,980 |
| 2 Lilac Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-06-18 | £131,898 |
| 4 Lilac Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2019-10-01 | £99,749 |
| 8 Lilac Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2018-09-28 | £125,174 |
NG8 6GH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 6GH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 52% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 3,520 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 | 3,783 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 4,849 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 4,852 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brocklewood Primary and Nursery School Fircroft Avenue , Bilborough NG8 3AL | 3out of 4 | 376 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brocklewood Junior School Beechdale Road , Bilborough NG8 3AJ | - not rated | 376 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brocklewood Infant and Nursery School Fircroft Avenue , Bilborough NG8 3AL | - not rated | 376 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brocklewood Primary and Nursery School Fircroft Avenue , Bilborough NG8 3AL | - not rated | 376 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highwood Player Junior School Highwood Avenue , Bilborough NG8 3AF | - not rated | 578 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player Comprehensive School Denewood Crescent , Bilborough NG8 3DH | - not rated | 500 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Trinity Catholic School Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glaisdale School Glenbrook Crescent , Bilborough NG8 3GP | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Beechdale Academy Harvey Road , Bilborough NG8 3GP | 3out of 4 | 1,199 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 | 1,392 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College College Way , NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 1,437 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 2,182 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 4,667 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 | 527 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury School Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | - not rated | 527 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Hardwick School Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | - not rated | 692 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Rectory 11 St Agnes Close , Off Wigman Road NG8 4BJ | - not rated | 758 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepherd School Harvey Road , Off Beechdale Road NG8 3BB | - not rated | 881 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express Dining | 40 Strelley Road | 143 yd | |
| Broxtowe Cafe | 416 Broxtowe Lane | 442 yd | |
| Housing 21 - Seagrave Court Restaurant | Seagrave Court, Seagrave Road | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Inn | The Rose Public House, Moor Road | 435 yd | |
| Strelley Social Club | Strelley Social Club, Helston Drive | 650 yd | |
| Beacon Hotel | Beacon Hotel, Aspley Lane | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broxtowe Fish Bar Ltd | 410 Broxtowe Lane | 442 yd | |
| Strelley Fish Bar | 27 Flamsteed Road | 631 yd | |
| Mr Chans | 23 Flamsteed Road | 631 yd | |
| Ash's Grill | 300 Broxtowe Lane | 666 yd | |
| Lucky Star | 290 Broxtowe Lane | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 2 Strelley Road | 291 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brocklehigh Community Sports & Art Centre Beechdale Road | grass pitches | 421 yd |
| Westbury School CHINGFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 538 yd |
| King George V Park (Closed) Aspley Lane | grass pitches | 638 yd |
| Shepherd School (Closed) Harvey Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 881 yd |
| Harvey Hadden Sports Complex WIGMAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 917 yd |
| Astro Kings Nottingham WIGMAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 980 yd |
| Bilborough Park CLANFIELD ROAD | 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 60.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.