Darkey Lane, Stapleford, Nottingham, NG9 7JH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG9 7JH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53%	50.6%	-2.4%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	47%	49.4%	2.4%	49.0%	0.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	30%	32.7%	2.7%	37.9%	-5.2%
Married: Opposite sex	50.2%	42.2%	-8.0%	44.2%	-2.0%
Separated	2.6%	3.1%	0.5%	2.2%	0.9%
Divorced	12.9%	18.4%	5.5%	9.1%	9.3%
Widowed	4.3%	3.6%	-0.7%	6.1%	-2.5%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	42.9%	41.4%	-1.5%	48.4%	-7.0%
Good health	42.9%	44.5%	1.6%	33.6%	10.9%
Fair health	12.4%	10.9%	-1.5%	12.7%	-1.8%
Bad health	1.5%	3.1%	1.6%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	21.5%	16.3%	-5.2%	18.2%	-1.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.7%	7.7%	-9.0%	9.6%	-1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.5%	13.1%	-8.4%	13.4%	-0.3%
Apprenticeship	5.2%	9%	3.8%	5.3%	3.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.6%	17.2%	5.6%	16.9%	0.3%
Degree or Similar	19.3%	33.5%	14.2%	33.8%	-0.3%
Other	4.3%	3.2%	-1.1%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0.8%	1.2%	0.4%	3.1%	-1.9%
Other Asian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.6%	-0.4%
Black African	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.5%	-1.7%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	98.1%	93.3%	-4.8%	81.4%	11.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95.1%	92.2%	-2.9%	83.2%	9.0%
European Union	3%	3.5%	0.5%	6.1%	-2.6%
Africa	0.4%	2%	1.6%	2.7%	-0.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	1.2%	0.4%	5.6%	-4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	1.3%	-0.1%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.1%	91.8%	-3.3%	83.2%	8.6%
10+ Years	0.4%	6.3%	5.9%	9.8%	-3.5%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	4.5%	0.8%	-3.7%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.1%	76.7%	5.4%
Italy	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Poland	1.6%	1.3%	0.3%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
South-East Asia	1.2%	0.2%	1.0%
No passport held	11.7%	13.5%	-1.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.2%	37.2%	4.0%
Christian	50.6%	46.2%	4.4%
Buddhist	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Hindu	1.2%	1.7%	-0.5%
Not answered	5.9%	6.0%	-0.1%

Safety

Is Darkey Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Darkey Lane was 168.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 130.1% higher than the Stapleford South West average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Darkey Lane has the 10th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Stapleford South West and the 43rd highest crime rate of 366 local areas in Broxtowe .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,000

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in NG9 7JH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Darkey Lane are based on 20 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Broxtowe.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Darkey Lane, Stapleford, Nottingham, NG9 7JH

Estimated Average Property Prices for NG9 7JH

Average Price
£287,204

Semi-Detached
£271,713

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£300,113

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Darkey Lane

Average Price
£290,071

Semi-Detached
£280,074

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£300,068

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Darkey LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18 Darkey Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£295,000	2022-01-07	£325,049
23 Darkey Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£158,000	2016-09-30	£250,855
18 Darkey Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£219,950	2016-02-09	£360,374
26 Darkey Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2015-05-15	£258,863
14 Darkey Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£139,500	2013-11-07	£250,155

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NG9 7JH

Employment

NG9 7JH 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	97
Retired	63
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	7
Unemployed	5
Other	4
Student (economically inactive)	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Looking after home or family	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Education	21
Manufacturing	21
Human health and social work activities	15
Transport and storage	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Construction	9
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Other	5
Information and communication	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fairfield Spencer Academy Toton Lane , Stapleford NG9 7HB	3out of 4	590 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
William Lilley Infant and Nursery School Halls Road , Stapleford NG9 7FS	3out of 4	893 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John's CofE Primary School 80 Nottingham Road , Stapleford NG9 8AQ	3out of 4	1,099 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sunnyside Spencer Academy Great Hoggett Drive , NG9 4HQ	3out of 4	1,350 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Toton Bispham Drive Junior School Bispham Drive , Toton NG9 6GJ	3out of 4	1,476 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
George Spencer Academy Arthur Mee Road , Stapleford NG9 7EW	4out of 4	243 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Alderman White School Chilwell Lane , Bramcote NG9 3DU	3out of 4	1,984 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bramcote College Moor Lane , Bramcote NG9 3GA	3out of 4	2,315 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Friesland School Nursery Avenue , NG10 5AF	3out of 4	2,764 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Chilwell School Queens Road , Beeston NG9 5AL	3out of 4	2,882 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Foxwood Academy Derby Road , Bramcote NG9 3GF	3out of 4	2,250 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
OneSchool Global Uk Nottingham Campus Wellington Street , Long Eaton NG10 4HR	- not rated	2,285 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Trent College Derby Road , Long Eaton NG10 4AD	- not rated	2,995 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brackenfield Special School Bracken Road , Long Eaton NG10 4DA	3out of 4	3,104 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stanton Vale School Thoresby Road , Long Eaton NG10 3NP	3out of 4	3,831 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bardills Coffee Shop	225 Toton Lane, Stapleford	286 yd
Bumblebees Bakes Tearoom	Japanese Water Gardens, 251 Toton Lane	344 yd
Gurkha Curry Nights	44 Nottingham Road, Stapleford	1,071 yd
Horse & Jockey (Stapleford) Ltd	20 Nottingham Road, Stapleford	1,071 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Larrys	Larry's Bar, 1 Derby Road		1,093 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dumplings Delight	Japanese Water Gardens, 251 Toton Lane	344 yd
Bobo Oriental	53 Brookhill Street, Stapleford	947 yd
Delicious Pizza & Desserts	23 Nottingham Road, Stapleford	1,075 yd
Buono Italiano	15 Nottingham Road, Stapleford	1,076 yd
2 FOR 1 PIZZA PLACE	19 Nottingham Road, Stapleford	1,081 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
George Spencer Academy ARTHUR MEE ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	253 yd
Archers Field Recreation Ground ARNSIDE	grass pitches	588 yd
Queen Elizabeth Park Toton Lane	grass pitches, tennis courts	694 yd
Finbows Health & Fitness (Closed) 22-26 22-26 Nottingham Road	health and fitness suite	1,081 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	179.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.