Olton Avenue is in Beeston, Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG9 2SP is located in the Lenton & Wollaton East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Olton Avenue, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG9 2SE, NG9 2SQ, NG9 2SF, NG9 2ST, NG9 2SD, NG9 2SG, NG9 2SB, NG9 2SS, NG9 2TN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG9 2SP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 51.6% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 51.3% | 48.4% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 2SP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.7% 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 | 57.3% | 61.7% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 23.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.2% | 25.4% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -18.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 6.2% | -5.5% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 48.7% | 43.4% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 35.8% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 15.8% | 6.2% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.4% | 20.3% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 9.4% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 12.3% | -7.6% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 20.3% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 34% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 9.2% | 2.4% | -6.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.4% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 4.8% | 2.1% | -2.7% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 8.1% | 5.3% | -2.8% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.8% | 1.1% | -3.7% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.2% | 1.8% | -3.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 69% | 69.4% | 0.4% | 81.4% | -12.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 67.4% 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 | 76% | 67.4% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -15.8% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 16.5% | 9.9% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 7.7% | 4.3% | -3.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 9.3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76% | 67.4% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -15.8% |
| 10+ Years | 8.5% | 15.8% | 7.3% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 7.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.6% | 76.7% | -25.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 11.7% | 1.3% | 10.4% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 21% | 13.5% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Olton Avenue was 141.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.4% higher than the Lenton & Wollaton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Olton Avenue has the 7th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Lenton & Wollaton East and the 298th highest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Olton Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2025-07-25 | £190,514 |
| 31 Olton Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-02-18 | £120,821 |
| 29 Olton Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-11-01 | £123,477 |
| 37 Olton Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-05-12 | £211,282 |
| 23 Olton Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2021-11-29 | £185,285 |
The percentage of student residents living in NG9 2SP 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 | 62 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 2,085 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 3,415 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 | 3,559 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 5,014 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beeston Fields Flying High Academy Boundary Road , Beeston NG9 2RG | - not rated | 440 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeston Fields Primary School and Nursery Boundary Road , Beeston NG9 2RG | - not rated | 440 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeston Fields Junior School Boundary Road , Beeston NG9 2RG | - not rated | 440 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeston Fields Infant and Nursery School Boundary Road , Beeston NG9 2RG | - not rated | 440 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Round Hill Primary School Foster Avenue , Beeston NG9 1AE | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluecoat Wollaton Academy Sutton Passeys Crescent , Wollaton Park NG8 1EA | 4out of 4 | 1,991 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Glen-Bott School Sutton Passeys Crescent , Wollaton Park NG8 1EA | - not rated | 2,292 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernwood School Goodwood Road , Wollaton NG8 2FT | - not rated | 2,301 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernwood School Goodwood Road , Wollaton NG8 2FT | 4out of 4 | 2,301 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman White School and Language College Chilwell Lane , Bramcote NG9 3DU | - not rated | 2,324 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,875 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College College Way , NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 3,883 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 4,753 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 4,753 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 4,753 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dagfa School Nottingham 57 Broadgate , Beeston NG9 2FU | - not rated | 745 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Nottingham University Park , NG7 2RD | - not rated | 1,959 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parrs Training Centre The Parrs , Beeston NG9 1PJ | - not rated | 1,990 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University Hospital School E Floor East Block , Queen's Medical Centre NG7 2UH | - not rated | 2,145 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxwood Foundation School and Technology College Derby Road , Bramcote NG9 3GF | - not rated | 2,632 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| L A Diner | 105 Woodside Road | 153 yd | |
| Passion Food | 115 Woodside Road | 153 yd | |
| Hope Nottingham (incl Community Food Club) | Hope Nottingham, The Boundary Community Centre | 420 yd | |
| Bee Thai | 107 Central Avenue, Beeston | 517 yd | |
| Cavendish Cafe | Cavendish Hall Main Building, University Of Nottingham, Beeston Lane | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller & Carter | Miller And Carter Steakhouse, Wollaton Vale | 470 yd | |
| University of Nottingham Sports and Social Club | Lenton Eaves, University Of Nottingham, Beeston Lane | 664 yd | |
| Mooch | Portland Building, University Of Nottingham, University Boulevard | 900 yd | |
| The Nurseryman | 177 Derby Road, Beeston | 1,023 yd | |
| The Jesse Boot | 85 High Road, Beeston | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Cucina | 117 Woodside Road | 153 yd | |
| Taj Of Beeston | 107 Woodside Road | 153 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 2 Derby Road, Beeston | 424 yd | |
| CHAO CHAO | 6 Derby Road, Beeston | 424 yd | |
| Cloud Restro | 113 Central Avenue, Beeston | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 215 University Boulevard | 898 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 466 yd |
| Beeston Fields Recreation Ground 23 BEXHILL COURT 23 BEXHILL COURT CENTRAL AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 625 yd |
| Dagfa School (Closed) Broadgate | artificial grass pitch | 636 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 | 149.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.