City Road is in Beeston, Nottingham and in Broxtowe district. NG9 2LQ 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 City Road, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG9 2LS, NG9 2EA, NG9 2AR, NG9 2LP, NG9 2LT, NG9 2DY, NG9 2ED, NG9 2LN, NG9 2LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG9 2LQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% of residents 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 | 45.8% | 47.2% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 54.2% | 52.8% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 2LQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73.1% 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 | 62.2% | 73.1% | 10.9% | 37.9% | 35.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.4% | 15.9% | -8.5% | 44.2% | -28.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 4.2% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 51.3% | 49.7% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 33.1% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 13.2% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 2LQ this area, 6.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 47.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13% | 6.9% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 5.2% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 4.9% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 31.7% | 21.9% | 16.9% | 14.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.6% | 47.4% | -2.2% | 33.8% | 13.6% |
| Other | 6.5% | 1.6% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 5.5% | 7.1% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 6.4% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 5% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 7.1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 84.4% | 64.9% | -19.5% | 81.4% | -16.5% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 64.9% 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 | 70.2% | 64.9% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -18.3% |
| European Union | 12.7% | 13% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 4% | 9% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 10.9% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.8% | 64.5% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| 10+ Years | 12.4% | 13% | 0.6% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.8% | 8.3% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 9.3% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 7.5% | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 3.7% | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 36.3% | 46.2% | -9.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around City Road was 877.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 633.7% higher than the Beeston Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
City Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Beeston Central and the 3rd highest crime rate of 366 local areas in Broxtowe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 159.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 City Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-12-03 | £217,529 |
| 70 City Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-05-31 | £243,333 |
| 82 City Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-12-20 | £232,743 |
| 41 City Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-10-06 | £238,398 |
| 72 City Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-02-03 | £223,499 |
NG9 2LQ 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 student residents living in NG9 2LQ 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 | 98 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 98 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Education | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 4,369 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 | 306 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Round Hill Primary School Foster Avenue , Beeston NG9 1AE | 3out of 4 | 489 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeston Fields Primary School and Nursery Boundary Road , Beeston NG9 2RG | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeston Rylands Junior School Trent Road , Beeston NG9 1LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lanes Primary School Cator Lane , Chilwell NG9 4BB | - not rated | 1,443 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,090 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilwell School Queens Road , Beeston NG9 5AL | 3out of 4 | 2,412 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology 93 Abbey Street , Dunkirk NG7 2PL | 3out of 4 | 2,766 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Wollaton Academy Sutton Passeys Crescent , Wollaton Park NG8 1EA | 4out of 4 | 2,989 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramcote College Moor Lane , Bramcote NG9 3GA | 3out of 4 | 3,137 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 | 4,962 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 | 2,477 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxwood Academy Derby Road , Bramcote NG9 3GF | 3out of 4 | 2,970 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| CP Riverside School Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | 2out of 4 | 4,099 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Field School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 3HW | 4out of 4 | 4,223 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nethergate Academy Swansdowne Drive , Clifton NG11 8HX | 4out of 4 | 4,341 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sukho Thai | 2 Regent Street, Beeston | 47 yd | |
| Sycamore Dining | 1 Regency Court, Regent Street | 109 yd | |
| Anatolia Turkish Restaurant | 88 High Road, Beeston | 158 yd | |
| Poppa Pizza | 108 High Road, Beeston | 160 yd | |
| Sanchan's Thai Restaurant And Bar | 150 - 152 High Road, Beeston | 160 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Maltshovel Inn | Malt Shovel Inn, 1 Union Street | 191 yd | |
| The Jesse Boot | 85 High Road, Beeston | 218 yd | |
| The Pottle | 1 Stoney Street, Beeston | 257 yd | |
| Victory Club | 75 Station Road, Beeston | 316 yd | |
| Glass Orchid | Unit 5, 2 Station Road | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinos Pizza | 138 High Road, Beeston | 160 yd | |
| Gurkha Express Napalese And Indian Restaurant | 146 High Road, Beeston | 160 yd | |
| Hot Pang | 124 High Road, Beeston | 160 yd | |
| Chicken Licious & Peri Peri | 142 High Road, Beeston | 160 yd | |
| Washoku | 98 High Road, Beeston | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Stoney Street | 257 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | (5329), 1 Station Road | 272 yd | |
| Lidl | (#1128), 69 Wollaton Road | 489 yd | |
| Co-operative | Coop, 291 Queens Road | 655 yd | |
| Co-op | 215 University Boulevard | 792 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John Clifford Primary And Nursery School NETHER STREET | grass pitches | 220 yd |
| Pure Gym (Nottingham Beeston) 16-18 16-18 THE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 391 yd |
| Joint Effort (Closed) Humber Road | health and fitness suite | 444 yd |
| The Pearson Centre For Young People NUART ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 545 yd |
| Roundhill Primary School FOSTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| Dagfa School (Closed) Broadgate | artificial grass pitch | 636 yd |
| Beeston Community Centre WEST END | tennis courts | 764 yd |
| Highfields Park HIGHFIELDS SPORTS GROUND HIGHFIELDS SPORTS GROUND UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD | grass pitches | 1,049 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 | 98.2% |
| 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 | 150.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.