Edgeway is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG8 6LY is located in the Bilborough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Edgeway, Nottingham, NG8 6LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 6LZ, NG8 6LS, NG8 6NB, NG8 6HG, NG8 6QQ, NG8 6JH, NG8 6LU, NG8 6FA, NG8 6LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG8 6LY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 52.1% | 52.3% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 47.9% | 47.7% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 6LY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% 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 | 33% | 48.8% | 15.8% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 34% | -11.3% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 5.3% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 7.2% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 45.7% | 46.1% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 23% | 29.3% | 6.3% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 15.7% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 6.4% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.1% | 21.9% | -18.2% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 12.4% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 16.7% | 7.3% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 15.7% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 26.2% | 12.5% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.4% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.3% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 7.8% | 6.8% | -1.0% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 79.4% | 70.3% | -9.1% | 81.4% | -11.1% |
| Other | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 81.1% 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 | 89.4% | 81.1% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 6.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 6.8% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 81.4% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 9.3% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 1.4% | -4.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edgeway was 87.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.9% lower than the Aspley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Edgeway has the 26th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Aspley and the 423rd lowest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Edgeway, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2026-02-20 | £248,000 |
| 12 Edgeway, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2025-12-02 | £162,816 |
| 13 Edgeway, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-08-09 | £305,336 |
| 15 Edgeway, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2022-06-07 | £211,172 |
| 34 Edgeway, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2022-01-28 | £185,514 |
NG8 6LY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 4,309 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 | 4,580 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 5,445 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seagrave Primary School Helston Drive , Strelley NG8 6JZ | - not rated | 321 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Djanogly Strelley Academy Helston Drive , Strelley NG8 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 321 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Melbury Primary School Melbury Road , Bilborough NG8 4AU | 3out of 4 | 778 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brocklewood Primary and Nursery School Fircroft Avenue , Bilborough NG8 3AL | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brocklewood Junior School Beechdale Road , Bilborough NG8 3AJ | - not rated | 1,110 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 | 1,101 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham University Samworth Academy Bramhall Road , Bilborough NG8 4HY | 3out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Sharp School Bramhall Road , Bilborough NG8 4HY | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glaisdale School Glenbrook Crescent , Bilborough NG8 3GP | - not rated | 1,876 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Beechdale Academy Harvey Road , Bilborough NG8 3GP | 3out of 4 | 1,876 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 | 1,094 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College College Way , NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 2,895 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 5,384 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South East Derbyshire College Field Road , DE7 5RS | - not rated | 5,419 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Rectory 11 St Agnes Close , Off Wigman Road NG8 4BJ | - not rated | 690 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury School Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | - not rated | 960 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Hardwick School Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | - not rated | 989 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepherd School Harvey Road , Off Beechdale Road NG8 3BB | - not rated | 1,572 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing 21 - Seagrave Court Restaurant | Seagrave Court, Seagrave Road | 300 yd | |
| Express Dining | 40 Strelley Road | 1,014 yd | |
| Hickory's Smokehouse Nuthall | Old Moor Lodge, Mornington Crescent | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strelley Social Club | Strelley Social Club, Helston Drive | 392 yd | |
| Rose Inn | The Rose Public House, Moor Road | 536 yd | |
| Broad Oak | Main Street, Strelley | 775 yd | |
| Holly Tree Farm | Holly Tree Farm, 2 Lawrence Drive | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strelley Fish Bar | 27 Flamsteed Road | 290 yd | |
| Mr Chans | 23 Flamsteed Road | 290 yd | |
| Jiang Nan | 37 Chingford Road | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | 2 Chatterley Parkway | 623 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Nottingham Belfry NOTTINGHAM BUSINESS PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 779 yd |
| Westbury School CHINGFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 956 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 225.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.