Dovecote Lane is in Beeston, Nottingham and in Broxtowe district. NG9 1HR is located in the Beeston Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broxtowe. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dovecote Lane, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 1HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG9 1HU, NG9 1GG, NG9 1HX, NG9 1HW, NG9 1HY, NG9 1HT, NG9 1HS, NG9 1HZ, NG9 1JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG9 1HR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.5% | 50.7% | -5.8% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 43.5% | 49.3% | 5.8% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 NG9 1HR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.5% 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 | 47.9% | 54.5% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 28.3% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -15.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 7% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 15.2% | 8.7% | -6.5% | 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 | 41.2% | 39.4% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 25.3% | 36.3% | 11.0% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 22% | 17.8% | -4.2% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 10.6% | 5.2% | -5.4% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28% | 17.2% | -10.8% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 5.8% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 6.5% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 22% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 44.1% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 10.3% |
| Other | 8.9% | 1.5% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.6% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 7.3% | 4.0% | 0.7% | 6.6% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 6.1% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 91.6% | 72.6% | -19.0% | 81.4% | -8.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 69.7% 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 | 80.8% | 69.7% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -13.5% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 5.8% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 11.9% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.2% | 70% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 8.1% | 10.4% | 2.3% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 6.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 9.5% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.4% | 76.7% | -14.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 5% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 13.1% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dovecote Lane was 46.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.9% lower than the Beeston Central average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Dovecote Lane has the 26th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Beeston Central and the 168th highest crime rate of 366 local areas in Broxtowe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dovecote Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-10-18 | £469,862 |
| Flat 1 43 Dovecote Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £348,000 | 2024-05-31 | £360,340 |
| 19 Dovecote Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2020-04-17 | £684,442 |
| 45C Dovecote Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2018-06-22 | £548,785 |
| 45B Dovecote Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2018-05-18 | £563,697 |
NG9 1HR 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NG9 1HR 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 | 118 |
| Retired | 96 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 72 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB | 4out of 4 | 5,003 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Clifford Primary School Nether Street , Beeston NG9 2AT | - not rated | 545 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Round Hill Primary School Foster Avenue , Beeston NG9 1AE | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lanes Primary School Cator Lane , Chilwell NG9 4BB | - not rated | 954 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeston Rylands Junior School Trent Road , Beeston NG9 1LJ | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trent Vale Infant School Trent Road , Beeston Rylands NG9 1LP | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilwell School Queens Road , Beeston NG9 5AL | 3out of 4 | 1,798 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman White School Chilwell Lane , Bramcote NG9 3DU | 3out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramcote College Moor Lane , Bramcote NG9 3GA | 3out of 4 | 3,305 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology 93 Abbey Street , Dunkirk NG7 2PL | 3out of 4 | 3,305 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Wollaton Academy Sutton Passeys Crescent , Wollaton Park NG8 1EA | 4out of 4 | 3,651 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nottingham University Park , NG7 2RD | - not rated | 3,071 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxwood Academy Derby Road , Bramcote NG9 3GF | 3out of 4 | 3,123 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nethergate Academy Swansdowne Drive , Clifton NG11 8HX | 4out of 4 | 4,106 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CP Riverside School Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | 2out of 4 | 4,499 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Field School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 3HW | 4out of 4 | 4,863 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amores | 137 Station Road, Beeston | 257 yd | |
| The Beeston Social | Unit 2, 2 Station Road | 390 yd | |
| Tony's | Lounge Bar & Restaurant, 25 - 27 Chilwell Road | 397 yd | |
| Lounge Bar And Restaurant | Latino, 25 - 27 Chilwell Road | 397 yd | |
| Japanese Kitchen Sora Cafe & Izakaya Tapas | 33 Chilwell Road, Beeston | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Beeston Conservative Club | Winston Churchill House, 146 Station Road | 225 yd | |
| The Star Inn | 22 Middle Street, Beeston | 246 yd | |
| The White Lion | White Lion, 24 Middle Street | 246 yd | |
| The Victoria Hotel | 85 Dovecote Lane, Beeston | 321 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 16 Hall Croft, Beeston | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Pizza And Kebabs | 150A Station Road, Beeston | 225 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Extra, 1 Station Road | 436 yd | |
| Cottage Balti | 116 - 118 Chilwell Road, Beeston | 496 yd | |
| Forno Pizza | Forno Pizza House, 110 Chilwell Road | 497 yd | |
| Beeston Shawarma | 15 High Road, Beeston | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Coop, 291 Queens Road | 243 yd | |
| Central England Cooperative Society | 1 Wilmot Lane, Beeston | 433 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | (5329), 1 Station Road | 436 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Stoney Street | 716 yd | |
| Lidl | (#1128), 69 Wollaton Road | 767 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beeston Community Centre WEST END | tennis courts | 187 yd |
| Pure Gym (Nottingham Beeston) 16-18 16-18 THE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 467 yd |
| John Clifford Primary And Nursery School NETHER STREET | grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Hetley Pearson Recreation Ground KENT AVENUE | grass pitches | 562 yd |
| Roundhill Primary School FOSTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 712 yd |
| The Pearson Centre For Young People NUART ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 800 yd |
| Joint Effort (Closed) Humber Road | health and fitness suite | 876 yd |
| Beeston Rylands Junior School TRENT ROAD | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| Chilwell Memorial Hall HIGH ROAD | tennis courts | 982 yd |
| Trent Vale Sports Association SOUTH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,014 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 | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.6% |
| 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 | 87 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.