Sandgate is in Beeston, Nottingham and in Broxtowe district. NG9 3BS 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 Sandgate, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 3BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG9 3BN, NG9 3BY, NG9 3BT, NG9 3BX, NG9 3LH, NG9 3BZ, NG9 3LJ, NG9 3BU, NG9 3BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG9 3BS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 54% | 47.4% | -6.6% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 46% | 52.6% | 6.6% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 3BS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% 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 | 43.7% | 48.8% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33% | 30.8% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -13.4% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 1.5% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 16.4% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 7.3% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 48.1% | 39.5% | -8.6% | 48.4% | -8.9% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 36.3% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 15.3% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 7.7% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.8% | 19.6% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 12.3% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 12.3% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 13.2% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 33% | 33.8% | 0.8% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 5.1% | 4.4% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 0.8% | -3.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 87.3% | 80.8% | -6.5% | 81.4% | -0.6% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 80.2% 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 | 81.9% | 80.2% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 9.9% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 6% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.4% | 79.8% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 11.5% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 6.3% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 2% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0.4% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 7.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 21.2% | 13.5% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56% | 37.2% | 18.8% |
| Christian | 28% | 46.2% | -18.2% |
| Muslim | 11.2% | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandgate was 84.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.8% higher than the Beeston North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandgate has the 5th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Beeston North and the 98th highest crime rate of 366 local areas in Broxtowe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sandgate, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-03-27 | £186,211 |
| 16 Sandgate, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-03-04 | £208,884 |
| 14 Sandgate, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2018-07-17 | £215,866 |
| 20 Sandgate, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2018-06-29 | £196,756 |
| 16 Sandgate, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2015-07-22 | £211,823 |
NG9 3BS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,510 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bramcote CofE Primary School Hanley Avenue , Bramcote NG9 3HE | 3out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramcote Hills Primary School Moor Lane , Bramcote Hills NG9 3GE | 4out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeston Fields Primary School and Nursery Boundary Road , Beeston NG9 2RG | 3out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernwood Primary School Arleston Drive , Wollaton NG8 2FZ | 3out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firbeck Academy Firbeck Road , Wollaton NG8 2FB | 2out of 4 | 1,760 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bramcote College Moor Lane , Bramcote NG9 3GA | 3out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernwood School Goodwood Road , Wollaton NG8 2FT | 4out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman White School Chilwell Lane , Bramcote NG9 3DU | 3out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham University Samworth Academy Bramhall Road , Bilborough NG8 4HY | 3out of 4 | 2,788 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Wollaton Academy Sutton Passeys Crescent , Wollaton Park NG8 1EA | 4out of 4 | 2,798 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 | 3,144 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 | 1,238 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Field School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 3HW | 4out of 4 | 3,113 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Nottingham University Park , NG7 2RD | - not rated | 3,317 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | 3out of 4 | 3,698 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 3,796 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burg Burgers | 205 Bramcote Lane | 660 yd | |
| Zhug | 189 Bramcote Lane | 689 yd | |
| Beeston Fields Golf Club | Old Drive, Beeston | 798 yd | |
| Bee Thai | 107 Central Avenue, Beeston | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nurseryman | 177 Derby Road, Beeston | 485 yd | |
| Hemlock Stone | The Hemlock Stone Public House, Bramcote Lane | 880 yd | |
| Miller & Carter | Miller And Carter Steakhouse, Wollaton Vale | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cods Scallops | 170 Bramcote Lane | 716 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 166 Bramcote Lane | 716 yd | |
| Chai Roti | 162 Bramcote Lane | 716 yd | |
| CHAO CHAO | 6 Derby Road, Beeston | 974 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 2 Derby Road, Beeston | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 172 Bramcote Lane | 716 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 154 Bramcote Lane | 716 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bramcote Hills Golf Course (Closed) Thoresby Road | golf | 552 yd |
| Beeston Fields Recreation Ground 23 BEXHILL COURT 23 BEXHILL COURT CENTRAL AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 818 yd |
| Beeston Fields Golf Club Wollaton Road | golf | 963 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 | 106 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.