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 101.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.3% higher than the Lenton & Wollaton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Olton Avenue has the 11th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Lenton & Wollaton East and the 421st highest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Olton Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-02-18 | £117,447 |
| 29 Olton Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-11-01 | £121,196 |
| 37 Olton Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-05-12 | £207,590 |
| 23 Olton Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2021-11-29 | £182,047 |
| 39 Olton Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-05-28 | £150,059 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB | 4out of 4 | 3,616 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 | 415 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Round Hill Primary School Foster Avenue , Beeston NG9 1AE | 3out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Clifford Primary School Nether Street , Beeston NG9 2AT | - not rated | 1,465 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernwood Primary School Arleston Drive , Wollaton NG8 2FZ | 3out of 4 | 2,035 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramcote CofE Primary School Hanley Avenue , Bramcote NG9 3HE | 3out of 4 | 2,072 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,022 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernwood School Goodwood Road , Wollaton NG8 2FT | 4out of 4 | 2,210 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman White School Chilwell Lane , Bramcote NG9 3DU | 3out of 4 | 2,248 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology 93 Abbey Street , Dunkirk NG7 2PL | 3out of 4 | 2,518 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramcote College Moor Lane , Bramcote NG9 3GA | 3out of 4 | 2,640 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 | 3,796 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 | 2,057 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxwood Academy Derby Road , Bramcote NG9 3GF | 3out of 4 | 2,518 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Field School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 3HW | 4out of 4 | 3,061 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 3,674 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | 3out of 4 | 4,037 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.