Merton Court is in Stapleford, Nottingham and in Broxtowe district. NG9 8LF is located in the Stapleford North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broxtowe. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Merton Court, Stapleford, Nottingham, NG9 8LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG9 8LH, NG9 8LE, NG9 8NA, NG9 8LJ, NG9 8NB, NG9 8LN, NG9 8NF, NG9 8LZ, NG9 8LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG9 8LF 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 | 53.8% | 51.6% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.4% | 2.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.2% | 38.5% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.7% | 33.5% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -10.7% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 13.3% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 11.5% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
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 | 44.5% | 42.5% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 33% | 2.8% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 14.4% | -3.9% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 5% | 7.4% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.9% | 27.4% | -11.5% | 18.2% | 9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 10% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 16% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 7.3% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 14.2% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 21% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 5% | 4.1% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94% | 90.8% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 96.7% | 87.7% | -9.0% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 8.1% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 88% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.3% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 4.9% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 23.5% | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merton Court was 134.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.8% higher than the Stapleford South West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Merton Court has the 12th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Stapleford South West and the 54th highest crime rate of 366 local areas in Broxtowe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4D Merton Court, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2024-01-26 | £93,489 |
| 7A Merton Court, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2023-06-05 | £84,150 |
| 4C Merton Court, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2020-10-16 | £107,209 |
| 6 Merton Court, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2016-07-29 | £182,721 |
| 12C Merton Court, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £64,500 | 2016-03-11 | £96,897 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Infant and Nursery School Grenville Drive , Stapleford NG9 8PD | 3out of 4 | 507 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany Junior School Pasture Road , Stapleford NG9 8HR | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wadsworth Fields Primary School Wadsworth Road , Stapleford NG9 8BD | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School 80 Nottingham Road , Stapleford NG9 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trowell CofE Primary School Derbyshire Avenue , Trowell NG9 3QD | 2out of 4 | 1,600 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 1,464 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Spencer Academy Arthur Mee Road , Stapleford NG9 7EW | 4out of 4 | 2,467 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman White School Chilwell Lane , Bramcote NG9 3DU | 3out of 4 | 2,706 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernwood School Goodwood Road , Wollaton NG8 2FT | 4out of 4 | 3,328 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Friesland School Nursery Avenue , NG10 5AF | 3out of 4 | 3,388 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 | 4,107 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 | 1,604 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| R.E.A.L Independent Schools Ilkeston Gallows Inn Playing Fields , Nottingham Road DE7 5BB | - not rated | 2,659 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Uk Nottingham Campus Wellington Street , Long Eaton NG10 4HR | - not rated | 4,273 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenfield Special School Bracken Road , Long Eaton NG10 4DA | 3out of 4 | 4,898 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trent College Derby Road , Long Eaton NG10 4AD | - not rated | 4,969 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Church@Montrose Court Cafe Drop In | 4 Montrose Court, Stapleford | 187 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2, Hickings Lane | 610 yd | |
| Food 2 Go Catering | 5 Pasture Road, Stapleford | 654 yd | |
| The Haven Coffee Shop | The Haven Centre, Wadsworth Road | 857 yd | |
| Trowell Garden Centre | Stapleford Road, Trowell | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man Of Iron | Pasture Road, Stapleford | 284 yd | |
| Old Mill Social Club | Old Mill Working Mens Club, Old Mill Club | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza House & Kebab | 1 Montrose Court, Stapleford | 155 yd | |
| The Little Chippy | 218 Pasture Road, Stapleford | 309 yd | |
| Starfish | Unit 3, Hickings Lane | 610 yd | |
| Fortune Kitchen | 73 Church Street, Stapleford | 942 yd | |
| New Manor Fish Bar | 71 Church Street, Stapleford | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative Ltd | Unit 1, Hickings Lane | 610 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ilkeston Road Recreation Ground Ilkeston Road | grass pitches | 552 yd |
| Pasture Road Recreation Ground Peatfield Avenue | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| Pit Lane Recreation Area Stapleford Road | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Hickings Lane Recreation Ground Hickings Lane | grass pitches | 779 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 | 129.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.