Canal Side is in Beeston, Nottingham and in Broxtowe district. NG9 1NG is located in the Beeston Rylands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broxtowe. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Canal Side, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 1NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG9 1NF, NG9 1NE, NG9 1LS, NG9 1NL, NG9 1JR, NG9 1NN, NG9 1LT, NG9 1NP, NG9 1JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG9 1NG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% 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 | 55.7% | 54.3% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 44.3% | 45.7% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 | 24.6% | 29.9% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 50.5% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 9.3% | -6.2% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 8.2% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 35.4% | 33.3% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -15.1% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 46.1% | 6.9% | 33.6% | 12.5% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 15.1% | -4.2% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 36.9% | 26.3% | -10.6% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 8.8% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 13.4% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 7.7% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 9.8% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 28.4% | 12.9% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 5.9% | 5.7% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 94.8% | 95.4% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 93.9% | 94% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 93.6% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canal Side was 147.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.3% higher than the Beeston Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Canal Side has the 12th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Beeston Central and the 51st highest crime rate of 367 local areas in Broxtowe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Canal Side, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-08-19 | £135,351 |
| 6 Canal Side, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £241,500 | 2020-04-24 | £317,143 |
| 8 Canal Side, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2019-07-08 | £259,506 |
| 14 Canal Side, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £208,500 | 2018-06-22 | £293,391 |
| 16 Canal Side, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2016-10-05 | £268,794 |
NG9 1NG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 1NG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 3,247 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 5,317 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 | 5,320 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Vale Infant School Trent Road , Beeston Rylands NG9 1LP | 3out of 4 | 417 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeston Rylands Junior School Trent Road , Beeston NG9 1LJ | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glapton Primary and Nursery School Glapton Lane , Clifton NG11 8EA | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Glapton Academy Glapton Lane , Clifton NG11 8EA | 3out of 4 | 1,466 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Clifford Primary School Nether Street , Beeston NG9 2AT | - not rated | 1,549 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnborough School Technology College Farnborough Road , Clifton NG11 8JW | - not rated | 2,407 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Academy Farnborough Road , Clifton NG11 8JW | - not rated | 2,407 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Spencer Academy Farnborough Road , Clifton NG11 8JW | 3out of 4 | 2,422 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilwell School Queens Road , Beeston NG9 5AL | 3out of 4 | 2,483 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairham Community College Farnborough Road , Clifton NG11 9AE | - not rated | 2,948 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 5,417 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 5,417 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 5,417 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Parrs Training Centre The Parrs , Beeston NG9 1PJ | - not rated | 947 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dagfa School Nottingham 57 Broadgate , Beeston NG9 2FU | - not rated | 2,167 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Attenborough Preparatory School The Strand , Attenborough NG9 6AU | - not rated | 2,403 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeview College Queen's Road West , Chilwell NG9 5AL | - not rated | 2,483 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nethergate Academy Swansdowne Drive , Clifton NG11 8HX | 4out of 4 | 2,582 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Casuals | Rugby Football Ground Buildings, Canal Side | 405 yd | |
| Sri Thurkkai Amman Temple | West Crescent, Beeston | 440 yd | |
| Canalside Heritage Centre | 2 To 3 Weir Cottages, Canal Side | 586 yd | |
| The Riverside Cafe | Beeston Marina, Riverside Road | 780 yd | |
| Surano | 56 Lilac Crescent, Beeston | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boat And Horses Public House | Boat And Horses Inn, Trent Road | 393 yd | |
| Jolly Anglers | Meadow Road, Beeston | 470 yd | |
| Riverside Bar | Beeston Marina, Riverside Road | 556 yd | |
| Clifton Village Cricket Club | Nottingham Trent University Clifton Campus, Clifton Lane | 1,028 yd | |
| The Point Bar & Diner | Nottingham Trent University Clifton Campus, Clifton Lane | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Wok | 156 Meadow Road, Beeston | 180 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Casuals Rfc The Pavilion The Pavilion Weirfields | grass pitches | 378 yd |
| Weirfields Recreation Ground Canal Side | grass pitches | 522 yd |
| Leyton Crescent Recreation Ground LEYTON CRESCENT | grass pitches | 533 yd |
| Beeston Rylands Junior School TRENT ROAD | grass pitches | 580 yd |
| Trent Vale Sports Association SOUTH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 613 yd |
| Lee Westwood Sports Centre CLIFTON CAMPUS CLIFTON CAMPUS CLIFTON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts | 1,012 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 | 59.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 227.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.