Highbury Vale
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| Highbury Vale | |
|---|---|
_-_geograph.org.uk_-_2930215.jpg) Highbury Road | |
  Highbury Vale Location within Nottinghamshire | |
| Population | 4,530 [1] |
| OS grid reference | SK5429244526 |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NOTTINGHAM |
| Postcode district | NG6 |
| Dialling code | 0115 |
| Police | Nottinghamshire |
| Fire | Nottinghamshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Highbury Vale is an area located in the city of Nottingham, and is located in the Bulwell Forest ward (which includes Rise Park and the western area of Top Valley). The area forms part of a conservation area and is located roughly 5.4 miles (8.7 km) from the City Centre, and about 1 mile (2 km) from Bulwell. Surrounding areas include Bulwell towards the North, Bestwood to the east, Hempshill Vale to the west and Cinderhill and Basford towards the south. At the 2001 census, the area had a population of 4,530.[2]
Most facilities in Highbury Vale are located on Highbury Road. Facilities include an array of amenities, such as a bakery, florists, launderette, takeaways, as well as a pharmacy, a British Red Cross charity shop and convenience stores.
Highbury Vale also has a sports centre located off Kemmel Road as well as a health centre known as Highbury Hospital. Schools in the area include the Heathfield Primary and Nursery School of Kersall Drive, Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School next to Piccadilly as well as the Cantrell Primary and Nursery School.
Demography
According to the data of the 2001 Census, the area has a population of 4,530, and a majority of the population are aged 25–44, who make up 32.8% of the population.
The census also shows that 87.0% of the population is White British, as well as 1.5% being White Irish and 1.1% being classed as Other White. 3.8% of the population is Mixed Race, 1.8% is Asian or Asian British, 4.5% is Black or Black British as well as 0.2% of the population being Chinese and other ethnic groups also making 0.2% of the population.[3]