NG16 3QQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Scalby Close, 0.2km from Bailey Grove in Eastwood. Administratively it sits within Eastwood St Mary's ward and the Ashfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NG16 3QQ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 9.5% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NG16 3QQ are sourced from Output Area E00143239 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCALBY CLOSE, NG16 3QQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCALBY CLOSE, NG16 3QQ.
348
43
£ 32,500 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG16 3QQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 48% of tenure in NG16 3QQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 9.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG16 3QQ. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 110,000
2 sales · Mean £ 110,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG16 3QQ has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Springbank Academy
Hall Park Academy
The Florence Nightingale Academy
Langley Mill Church of England Infant School and Nursery
Laceyfields Academy
The Priory Catholic Voluntary Academy
Lawrence View Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Bees Knees Deli & Cookery School0.7 km
- Ceres Wholefoods0.7 km
- Eastwood Convenience Store0.9 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.9 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Eastwood & District Conservative Club0.6 km
- Mellor's Mews0.7 km
- Railway Tavern Micro Bar Ltd0.9 km
- The Bunny Hop1.0 km
- Lady Chatterley0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Elior0.6 km
- Grand Siam Thai Restaurant0.7 km
- Mimis Kitchen Ltd0.7 km
- W. Boyes And Co Ltd0.8 km
- McDonald's Restaurant0.9 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.5 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Lidl0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Euro Garages Ltd (T/A Subway)0.7 km
- Greggs Plc0.7 km
- Island Fish Bar0.8 km
- China City0.7 km
- Magic Wok Noodle Bar0.7 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Langley Mill1.0 km
- Bulwell8.2 km
- Hucknall8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Bailey Grove Road0.1 km
- Bailey Grove Road0.2 km
- Ryemere Close0.2 km
- South Street0.3 km
- Park Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NG163QQ · Data under Open Government Licence