Central Avenue is in Beeston, Nottingham and in Broxtowe district. NG9 2QU is located in the Beeston North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broxtowe. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Central Avenue, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG9 2QX, NG9 2QY, NG9 2QT, NG9 2QW, NG9 2TA, NG9 2RD, NG9 2QZ, NG9 2TB, NG9 2TJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG9 2QU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48% | 49% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NG9 2QU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.9% | 29.4% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 57.7% | 1.4% | 44.2% | 13.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 4% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 6.5% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 52% | 50.3% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 28.8% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 15.3% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
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 51.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.1% | 17.7% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 8% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 9.2% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 8.8% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.4% | 51.8% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 18.0% |
| Other | 8% | 1.6% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 5.8% | 3.5% | -2.3% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 10.5% | 12.8% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 9.7% |
| Pakistani | 5.8% | 11.8% | 6.0% | 2.7% | 9.1% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 67.7% | 61.9% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -19.5% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 83.3% 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 | 78.9% | 83.3% | 4.4% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.3% | 12.2% | -4.1% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.9% | 83.3% | 4.4% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 12.8% | 7.7% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.2% | 1.4% | -9.8% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 9.8% | 6.5% | 3.3% |
| Sikh | 9.8% | 0.9% | 8.9% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Central Avenue was 166.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 165.2% higher than the Beeston North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Central Avenue has the 2nd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Beeston North and the 44th highest crime rate of 366 local areas in Broxtowe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 166 Central Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2025-03-07 | £347,065 |
| 162 Central Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-06-07 | £341,449 |
| 156 Central Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-10-27 | £300,181 |
| 168 Central Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-12-17 | £423,876 |
| 178 Central Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2019-08-05 | £122,533 |
NG9 2QU 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NG9 2QU 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,997 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beeston Fields Primary School and Nursery Boundary Road , Beeston NG9 2RG | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Round Hill Primary School Foster Avenue , Beeston NG9 1AE | 3out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramcote CofE Primary School Hanley Avenue , Bramcote NG9 3HE | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Clifford Primary School Nether Street , Beeston NG9 2AT | - not rated | 1,685 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernwood Primary School Arleston Drive , Wollaton NG8 2FZ | 3out of 4 | 1,806 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 | 1,853 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernwood School Goodwood Road , Wollaton NG8 2FT | 4out of 4 | 1,984 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramcote College Moor Lane , Bramcote NG9 3GA | 3out of 4 | 2,134 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Wollaton Academy Sutton Passeys Crescent , Wollaton Park NG8 1EA | 4out of 4 | 2,337 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology 93 Abbey Street , Dunkirk NG7 2PL | 3out of 4 | 3,018 yd | Free schools | 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 | 3,619 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxwood Academy Derby Road , Bramcote NG9 3GF | 3out of 4 | 2,012 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Nottingham University Park , NG7 2RD | - not rated | 2,546 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Field School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 3HW | 4out of 4 | 3,128 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 3,779 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | 3out of 4 | 3,978 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bee Thai | 107 Central Avenue, Beeston | 258 yd | |
| Hope Nottingham (incl Community Food Club) | Hope Nottingham, The Boundary Community Centre | 542 yd | |
| L A Diner | 105 Woodside Road | 605 yd | |
| Passion Food | 115 Woodside Road | 605 yd | |
| Beeston Fields Golf Club | Old Drive, Beeston | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller & Carter | Miller And Carter Steakhouse, Wollaton Vale | 421 yd | |
| The Nurseryman | 177 Derby Road, Beeston | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 2 Derby Road, Beeston | 240 yd | |
| CHAO CHAO | 6 Derby Road, Beeston | 240 yd | |
| Planet Pizza 3 | Planet Pizza, 115 Central Avenue | 245 yd | |
| Cloud Restro | 113 Central Avenue, Beeston | 258 yd | |
| 2 Cucina | 117 Woodside Road | 605 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beeston Fields Recreation Ground 23 BEXHILL COURT 23 BEXHILL COURT CENTRAL AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 131 yd |
| Beeston Fields Golf Club Wollaton Road | golf | 907 yd |
| University Of Nottingham (David Ross Sports Village) UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 947 yd |
| Dagfa School (Closed) Broadgate | artificial grass pitch | 1,003 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 | 126.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.