Read Avenue is in Beeston, Nottingham and in Broxtowe district. NG9 2FJ 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 Read Avenue, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2FJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG9 2FL, NG9 2FF, NG9 2DD, NG9 2ES, NG9 2EN, NG9 2ET, NG9 2DH, NG9 2FE, NG9 2DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG9 2FJ is primarily male, with 54.6% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 45.4% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -5.6% |
| Male | 52.6% | 54.6% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 5.6% |
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 2FJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.3% 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 | 37.6% | 49.3% | 11.7% | 37.9% | 11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 29.8% | -13.4% | 44.2% | -14.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 10.2% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 8.4% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 44.7% | 43.2% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 35.5% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 15.1% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 6% | 4.6% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 33.8% | 26.2% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 10.3% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 7% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 17.8% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 31.8% | -0.1% | 33.8% | -2.0% |
| Other | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 5.3% | 5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| White | 85.7% | 82.6% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 86.9% 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 | 83.1% | 86.9% | 3.8% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| European Union | 6% | 6.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 6.6% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.7% | 86.9% | 4.2% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 6.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 0.4% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 3.5% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Read Avenue was 107.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.9% lower than the Beeston Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Read Avenue has the 12th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Beeston Central and the 69th highest crime rate of 366 local areas in Broxtowe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Read Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-04-07 | £207,087 |
| 25 Read Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2019-11-11 | £254,858 |
| 14 Read Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2019-09-19 | £306,600 |
| 14 Read Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2019-01-31 | £154,156 |
| 31 Read Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2018-05-10 | £224,725 |
The percentage of student residents living in NG9 2FJ 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 | 55 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 4,304 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 | 182 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Round Hill Primary School Foster Avenue , Beeston NG9 1AE | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeston Fields Primary School and Nursery Boundary Road , Beeston NG9 2RG | 3out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeston Rylands Junior School Trent Road , Beeston NG9 1LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trent Vale Infant School Trent Road , Beeston Rylands NG9 1LP | 3out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderman White School Chilwell Lane , Bramcote NG9 3DU | 3out of 4 | 2,427 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilwell School Queens Road , Beeston NG9 5AL | 3out of 4 | 2,520 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology 93 Abbey Street , Dunkirk NG7 2PL | 3out of 4 | 2,582 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Wollaton Academy Sutton Passeys Crescent , Wollaton Park NG8 1EA | 4out of 4 | 3,032 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramcote College Moor Lane , Bramcote NG9 3GA | 3out of 4 | 3,500 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 5,209 yd | Academy 16-19 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 | 2,353 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxwood Academy Derby Road , Bramcote NG9 3GF | 3out of 4 | 3,332 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| CP Riverside School Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | 2out of 4 | 3,824 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nethergate Academy Swansdowne Drive , Clifton NG11 8HX | 4out of 4 | 4,000 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Field School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 3HW | 4out of 4 | 4,368 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecca Bingo | 183 Queens Road, Beeston | 155 yd | |
| Hocus Pocus Soft Play | 131 Queens Road, Beeston | 157 yd | |
| Sukho Thai | 2 Regent Street, Beeston | 391 yd | |
| The Studio | Merck, 6 Padge Road | 432 yd | |
| Sycamore Dining | 1 Regency Court, Regent Street | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Club | 75 Station Road, Beeston | 487 yd | |
| New Beeston Conservative Club | Winston Churchill House, 146 Station Road | 500 yd | |
| The Maltshovel Inn | Malt Shovel Inn, 1 Union Street | 544 yd | |
| The Star Inn | 22 Middle Street, Beeston | 573 yd | |
| The White Lion | White Lion, 24 Middle Street | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Cod | 142 Queens Road, Beeston | 78 yd | |
| Shama | The Shama, 198 Queens Road | 150 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2, 134 Queens Road East | 170 yd | |
| KFC | KFC GB Ltd, Unit 1 | 170 yd | |
| Papa John's | Unit 4, 134 Queens Road | 170 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | (5329), 1 Station Road | 526 yd | |
| Co-operative | Coop, 291 Queens Road | 589 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Stoney Street | 620 yd | |
| Co-op | 215 University Boulevard | 767 yd | |
| Lidl | (#1128), 69 Wollaton Road | 846 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Joint Effort (Closed) Humber Road | health and fitness suite | 152 yd |
| John Clifford Primary And Nursery School NETHER STREET | grass pitches | 296 yd |
| Pure Gym (Nottingham Beeston) 16-18 16-18 THE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 678 yd |
| Dagfa School (Closed) Broadgate | artificial grass pitch | 790 yd |
| Highfields Park HIGHFIELDS SPORTS GROUND HIGHFIELDS SPORTS GROUND UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Beeston Community Centre WEST END | tennis courts | 886 yd |
| The Pearson Centre For Young People NUART ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 902 yd |
| Roundhill Primary School FOSTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| Leyton Crescent Recreation Ground LEYTON CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,022 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 | 187 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.