Gale Close is in Beeston, Nottingham and in Broxtowe district. NG9 2WD is located in the Beeston Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broxtowe. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gale Close, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2WD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG9 2WE, NG9 2FG, NG9 2EX, NG9 2WB, NG9 2WA, NG9 2EY, NG9 2FE, NG9 2WF, NG9 2JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG9 2WD is primarily male, with 59.3% 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 | 46% | 40.7% | -5.3% | 51.0% | -10.3% |
| Male | 54% | 59.3% | 5.3% | 49.0% | 10.3% |
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 2WD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.9% 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 | 63.6% | 67.9% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 30.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.9% | 24.2% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -20.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 4.4% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 52.5% | 44.2% | -8.3% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 40.5% | 11.2% | 33.6% | 6.9% |
| Fair health | 13% | 11.9% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 12.6% | 11.1% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 6.3% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 7.1% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 24.3% | 33.2% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32% | 40.3% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 6.5% |
| Other | 11.3% | 2% | -9.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 85.1% | 78.8% | -6.3% | 81.4% | -2.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 72.6% 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 | 71.4% | 72.6% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| European Union | 14.9% | 15.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.1% | 7.7% | -2.4% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 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 | 69.9% | 72.9% | 3.0% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 12% | 9.2% | -2.8% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 5.1% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 6.6% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 6.2% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 35.7% | 46.2% | -10.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gale Close was 341.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 185.3% higher than the Beeston Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Gale Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Beeston Central and the 16th highest crime rate of 366 local areas in Broxtowe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Gale Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2012-11-09 | £184,926 |
| 2 Gale Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £163,500 | 2010-09-10 | £296,897 |
| 2 Gale Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2008-05-09 | £223,754 |
| 5 Gale Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2008-01-11 | £296,288 |
| 3 Gale Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £69,300 | 2001-02-09 | £243,762 |
NG9 2WD 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 2WD 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 | 80 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 70 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,310 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 | 373 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Round Hill Primary School Foster Avenue , Beeston NG9 1AE | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeston Rylands Junior School Trent Road , Beeston NG9 1LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trent Vale Infant School Trent Road , Beeston Rylands NG9 1LP | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeston Fields Primary School and Nursery Boundary Road , Beeston NG9 2RG | 3out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology 93 Abbey Street , Dunkirk NG7 2PL | 3out of 4 | 2,507 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilwell School Queens Road , Beeston NG9 5AL | 3out of 4 | 2,594 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman White School Chilwell Lane , Bramcote NG9 3DU | 3out of 4 | 2,658 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Wollaton Academy Sutton Passeys Crescent , Wollaton Park NG8 1EA | 4out of 4 | 3,121 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Spencer Academy Farnborough Road , NG11 8JW | 1out of 4 | 3,434 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 5,415 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 | 2,330 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxwood Academy Derby Road , Bramcote NG9 3GF | 3out of 4 | 3,589 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| CP Riverside School Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | 2out of 4 | 3,664 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nethergate Academy Swansdowne Drive , Clifton NG11 8HX | 4out of 4 | 3,750 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Field School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 3HW | 4out of 4 | 4,515 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 | 133 yd | |
| Hocus Pocus Soft Play | 131 Queens Road, Beeston | 139 yd | |
| The Studio | Merck, 6 Padge Road | 273 yd | |
| Surano | 56 Lilac Crescent, Beeston | 464 yd | |
| Amores | 137 Station Road, Beeston | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Beeston Conservative Club | Winston Churchill House, 146 Station Road | 618 yd | |
| Victory Club | 75 Station Road, Beeston | 687 yd | |
| The Star Inn | 22 Middle Street, Beeston | 749 yd | |
| The White Lion | White Lion, 24 Middle Street | 749 yd | |
| The Victoria Hotel | 85 Dovecote Lane, Beeston | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Cod | 142 Queens Road, Beeston | 179 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2, 134 Queens Road East | 230 yd | |
| KFC | KFC GB Ltd, Unit 1 | 230 yd | |
| Papa John's | Unit 4, 134 Queens Road | 230 yd | |
| Shama | The Shama, 198 Queens Road | 235 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Coop, 291 Queens Road | 639 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | (5329), 1 Station Road | 749 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Stoney Street | 875 yd | |
| Co-op | 215 University Boulevard | 878 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Joint Effort (Closed) Humber Road | health and fitness suite | 262 yd |
| John Clifford Primary And Nursery School NETHER STREET | grass pitches | 512 yd |
| Leyton Crescent Recreation Ground LEYTON CRESCENT | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Highfields Park HIGHFIELDS SPORTS GROUND HIGHFIELDS SPORTS GROUND UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| Pure Gym (Nottingham Beeston) 16-18 16-18 THE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 902 yd |
| Dagfa School (Closed) Broadgate | artificial grass pitch | 989 yd |
| Beeston Community Centre WEST END | tennis courts | 1,016 yd |
| Beeston Rylands Junior School TRENT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,068 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.