Hickings Lane is in Stapleford, Nottingham and in Broxtowe district. NG9 8PF 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 Hickings Lane, Stapleford, Nottingham, NG9 8PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG9 8PG, NG9 8PH, NG9 8HU, NG9 8EA, NG9 8PE, NG9 8NQ, NG9 8PA, NG9 8DZ, NG9 8PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG9 8PF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.5% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47% | 48.5% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NG9 8PF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.9% | 23.9% | 6.0% | 37.9% | -14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.2% | 54.3% | -9.9% | 44.2% | 10.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 7% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 13.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
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 | 36% | 40% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -8.4% |
| Good health | 41% | 39.6% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 18% | 15.4% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 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.
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 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.3% | 23.7% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 11.6% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 11.2% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 11.2% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 17.7% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 19% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 4.6% | 5.6% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.6% | 95.8% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 99.6% | 96.9% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 96.9% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hickings Lane was 26.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.4% lower than the Stapleford South West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hickings Lane has the 13th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Stapleford South West and the 112th lowest crime rate of 366 local areas in Broxtowe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 48.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 Hickings Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-03-27 | £307,959 |
| 122 Hickings Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-05-17 | £309,076 |
| 124 Hickings Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-03-26 | £290,997 |
| 82 Hickings Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-04-28 | £331,376 |
| 118 Hickings Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2019-03-14 | £271,525 |
NG9 8PF 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NG9 8PF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 102 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 177 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany Junior School Pasture Road , Stapleford NG9 8HR | 3out of 4 | 231 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wadsworth Fields Primary School Wadsworth Road , Stapleford NG9 8BD | 3out of 4 | 551 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School 80 Nottingham Road , Stapleford NG9 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 626 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Spencer Academy Toton Lane , Stapleford NG9 7HB | 3out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,354 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Spencer Academy Arthur Mee Road , Stapleford NG9 7EW | 4out of 4 | 1,965 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman White School Chilwell Lane , Bramcote NG9 3DU | 3out of 4 | 2,335 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Friesland School Nursery Avenue , NG10 5AF | 3out of 4 | 3,174 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernwood School Goodwood Road , Wollaton NG8 2FT | 4out of 4 | 3,474 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,419 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 | 1,444 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 | 3,136 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Uk Nottingham Campus Wellington Street , Long Eaton NG10 4HR | - not rated | 3,822 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenfield Special School Bracken Road , Long Eaton NG10 4DA | 3out of 4 | 4,488 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trent College Derby Road , Long Eaton NG10 4AD | - not rated | 4,525 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 2, Hickings Lane | 201 yd | |
| Food 2 Go Catering | 5 Pasture Road, Stapleford | 390 yd | |
| The Haven Coffee Shop | The Haven Centre, Wadsworth Road | 432 yd | |
| The Church@Montrose Court Cafe Drop In | 4 Montrose Court, Stapleford | 536 yd | |
| Gurkha Curry Nights | 44 Nottingham Road, Stapleford | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man Of Iron | Pasture Road, Stapleford | 477 yd | |
| Old Mill Social Club | Old Mill Working Mens Club, Old Mill Club | 692 yd | |
| Old Cross Inn | 26 Church Street, Stapleford | 811 yd | |
| Sherwin Arms | (P1502), 230 Derby Road | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starfish | Unit 3, Hickings Lane | 201 yd | |
| The Little Chippy | 218 Pasture Road, Stapleford | 526 yd | |
| Pizza House & Kebab | 1 Montrose Court, Stapleford | 543 yd | |
| Andy's Fish Bar | 113 Nottingham Road, Stapleford | 562 yd | |
| Fortune Kitchen | 73 Church Street, Stapleford | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative Ltd | Unit 1, Hickings Lane | 201 yd | |
| Aldi Ltd | ALDI, Nottingham Road | 643 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hickings Lane Recreation Ground Hickings Lane | grass pitches | 340 yd |
| Ilkeston Road Recreation Ground Ilkeston Road | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Pasture Road Recreation Ground Peatfield Avenue | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Finbows Health & Fitness (Closed) 22-26 22-26 Nottingham Road | health and fitness suite | 808 yd |
| Bramcote Hills Park Ilkeston Road | grass pitches | 992 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 | 155.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.