Alford Close is in Beeston, Nottingham and in Broxtowe district. NG9 1QP 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 Alford Close, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 1QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG9 1PA, NG9 1QR, NG9 1JN, NG9 1QN, NG9 1PB, NG9 1PD, NG9 2BU, NG9 1PE, NG9 1PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG9 1QP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.5% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.5% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 1QP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.3% 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 | 44.9% | 54.3% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.2% | 26.3% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -17.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 1.6% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 18.1% | 12.1% | -6.0% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 47.8% | 46.3% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 31.3% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 16.9% | 5.4% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5.1% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 27.2% | 17.2% | -10.0% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 10.2% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 10.7% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 16% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 39.3% | 17.9% | 33.8% | 5.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.6% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 88.1% | 84.2% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 2.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 82.4% 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 | 85.8% | 82.4% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 8.1% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 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 | 84.7% | 82.4% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 8.4% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 2.2% | -3.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.8% | 37.2% | 19.6% |
| Christian | 32.6% | 46.2% | -13.6% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alford Close was 171.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.4% higher than the Beeston Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alford Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Beeston Central and the 42nd highest crime rate of 366 local areas in Broxtowe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 113.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Alford Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,450 | 2020-06-19 | £222,508 |
| 34 Alford Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2020-02-28 | £232,402 |
| 31 Alford Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-12-12 | £221,935 |
| 11 Alford Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2018-11-22 | £186,729 |
| 28 Alford Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2018-04-06 | £225,266 |
NG9 1QP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 4,835 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beeston Rylands Junior School Trent Road , Beeston NG9 1LJ | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Clifford Primary School Nether Street , Beeston NG9 2AT | - not rated | 583 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trent Vale Infant School Trent Road , Beeston Rylands NG9 1LP | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Round Hill Primary School Foster Avenue , Beeston NG9 1AE | 3out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lanes Primary School Cator Lane , Chilwell NG9 4BB | - not rated | 1,517 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 | 2,170 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman White School Chilwell Lane , Bramcote NG9 3DU | 3out of 4 | 2,611 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology 93 Abbey Street , Dunkirk NG7 2PL | 3out of 4 | 2,988 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Spencer Academy Farnborough Road , NG11 8JW | 1out of 4 | 3,291 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Wollaton Academy Sutton Passeys Crescent , Wollaton Park NG8 1EA | 4out of 4 | 3,649 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 | 2,846 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nethergate Academy Swansdowne Drive , Clifton NG11 8HX | 4out of 4 | 3,526 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxwood Academy Derby Road , Bramcote NG9 3GF | 3out of 4 | 3,705 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| CP Riverside School Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | 2out of 4 | 4,021 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Field School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 3HW | 4out of 4 | 5,013 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surano | 56 Lilac Crescent, Beeston | 191 yd | |
| Sri Thurkkai Amman Temple | West Crescent, Beeston | 442 yd | |
| Amores | 137 Station Road, Beeston | 486 yd | |
| Nottingham Casuals | Rugby Football Ground Buildings, Canal Side | 491 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo | 183 Queens Road, Beeston | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria Hotel | 85 Dovecote Lane, Beeston | 383 yd | |
| Jolly Anglers | Meadow Road, Beeston | 450 yd | |
| New Beeston Conservative Club | Winston Churchill House, 146 Station Road | 517 yd | |
| The Star Inn | 22 Middle Street, Beeston | 711 yd | |
| The White Lion | White Lion, 24 Middle Street | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shama | The Shama, 198 Queens Road | 500 yd | |
| Best Pizza And Kebabs | 150A Station Road, Beeston | 517 yd | |
| King Cod | 142 Queens Road, Beeston | 605 yd | |
| Hot Wok | 156 Meadow Road, Beeston | 711 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2, 134 Queens Road East | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Coop, 291 Queens Road | 385 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | (5329), 1 Station Road | 835 yd | |
| Central England Cooperative Society | 1 Wilmot Lane, Beeston | 992 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Stoney Street | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beeston Rylands Junior School TRENT ROAD | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| Leyton Crescent Recreation Ground LEYTON CRESCENT | grass pitches | 555 yd |
| John Clifford Primary And Nursery School NETHER STREET | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Trent Vale Sports Association SOUTH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 740 yd |
| Joint Effort (Closed) Humber Road | health and fitness suite | 749 yd |
| Beeston Community Centre WEST END | tennis courts | 798 yd |
| Hetley Pearson Recreation Ground KENT AVENUE | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Pure Gym (Nottingham Beeston) 16-18 16-18 THE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 956 yd |
| Weirfields Recreation Ground Canal Side | grass pitches | 1,041 yd |
| Nottingham Casuals Rfc The Pavilion The Pavilion Weirfields | grass pitches | 1,056 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.