Melrose Avenue is in Beeston, Nottingham and in Broxtowe district. NG9 1HW 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 Melrose Avenue, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 1HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG9 1JA, NG9 1HX, NG9 1HR, NG9 1HU, NG9 1HZ, NG9 1HY, NG9 1GG, NG9 2AY, NG9 2AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG9 1HW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 51.8% | -3.1% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 45.1% | 48.2% | 3.1% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 25.1% | 30.3% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 37.7% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 8.6% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 20.4% | 21.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 15.0% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.6%) 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 | 28.8% | 32.5% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -15.9% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 38.1% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 26.5% | 23.4% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 10.7% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 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.
In the area around NG9 1HW this area, 30.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.2% | 30.5% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 8% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.8% | 9.8% | 3.0% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 12.1% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.9% | 35.1% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.7% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 97.2% | 92.3% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 88.7% 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 | 94.4% | 88.7% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 5.6% | 4.2% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 88.7% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 7.7% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melrose Avenue was 34.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.8% lower than the Beeston Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Melrose Avenue has the 18th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Beeston Central and the 155th lowest crime rate of 366 local areas in Broxtowe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Melrose Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-11-21 | £296,484 |
| 1 Melrose Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-05-03 | £194,842 |
| 13 Melrose Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-02-22 | £365,525 |
| 20 Melrose Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2020-01-24 | £266,278 |
| 15 Melrose Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2017-10-13 | £298,266 |
NG9 1HW 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NG9 1HW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 4,943 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 | 474 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Round Hill Primary School Foster Avenue , Beeston NG9 1AE | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeston Rylands Junior School Trent Road , Beeston NG9 1LJ | 3out of 4 | 906 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trent Vale Infant School Trent Road , Beeston Rylands NG9 1LP | 3out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lanes Primary School Cator Lane , Chilwell NG9 4BB | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,878 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman White School Chilwell Lane , Bramcote NG9 3DU | 3out of 4 | 2,108 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology 93 Abbey Street , Dunkirk NG7 2PL | 3out of 4 | 3,219 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramcote College Moor Lane , Bramcote NG9 3GA | 3out of 4 | 3,407 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Wollaton Academy Sutton Passeys Crescent , Wollaton Park NG8 1EA | 4out of 4 | 3,620 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 | 2,999 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxwood Academy Derby Road , Bramcote NG9 3GF | 3out of 4 | 3,226 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nethergate Academy Swansdowne Drive , Clifton NG11 8HX | 4out of 4 | 4,001 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CP Riverside School Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | 2out of 4 | 4,390 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Field School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 3HW | 4out of 4 | 4,864 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 | 175 yd | |
| The Beeston Social | Unit 2, 2 Station Road | 440 yd | |
| Rassams Creamery | Unit 1, 1 Station Road | 449 yd | |
| Tesco Beeston Customer Cafe | Tesco Extra, 1 Station Road | 457 yd | |
| Tony's | Lounge Bar & Restaurant, 25 - 27 Chilwell Road | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Beeston Conservative Club | Winston Churchill House, 146 Station Road | 157 yd | |
| The Victoria Hotel | 85 Dovecote Lane, Beeston | 242 yd | |
| The Star Inn | 22 Middle Street, Beeston | 275 yd | |
| The White Lion | White Lion, 24 Middle Street | 275 yd | |
| Victory Club | 75 Station Road, Beeston | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Pizza And Kebabs | 150A Station Road, Beeston | 157 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Extra, 1 Station Road | 457 yd | |
| Shama | The Shama, 198 Queens Road | 530 yd | |
| Beeston Shawarma | 15 High Road, Beeston | 613 yd | |
| Cottage Balti | 116 - 118 Chilwell Road, Beeston | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Coop, 291 Queens Road | 121 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | (5329), 1 Station Road | 457 yd | |
| Central England Cooperative Society | 1 Wilmot Lane, Beeston | 542 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Stoney Street | 741 yd | |
| Lidl | (#1128), 69 Wollaton Road | 826 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beeston Community Centre WEST END | tennis courts | 307 yd |
| John Clifford Primary And Nursery School NETHER STREET | grass pitches | 442 yd |
| Pure Gym (Nottingham Beeston) 16-18 16-18 THE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 524 yd |
| Hetley Pearson Recreation Ground KENT AVENUE | grass pitches | 620 yd |
| Roundhill Primary School FOSTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Joint Effort (Closed) Humber Road | health and fitness suite | 797 yd |
| Beeston Rylands Junior School TRENT ROAD | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| The Pearson Centre For Young People NUART ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 865 yd |
| Trent Vale Sports Association SOUTH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 953 yd |
| Leyton Crescent Recreation Ground LEYTON CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,057 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 | 188.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.