Nicolson Way is in Burton-On-Trent and in East Staffordshire district. DE14 2AW is located in the Shobnall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Burton. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nicolson Way, Burton-on-trent, DE14 2AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE14 2AW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 48.1% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 47.7% | 51.9% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 | 20.3% | 27% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 42.6% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 5.9% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 12.7% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 17.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 28.4% | 35.5% | 7.1% | 48.4% | -12.9% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 31.6% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 22.6% | 20.9% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 8.2% |
| Bad health | 13.2% | 8.1% | -5.1% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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.
In the area around DE14 2AW this area, 37.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 14.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 51.5% | 37.3% | -14.2% | 18.2% | 19.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 11.3% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 12.3% | 2.4% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 9.3% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 13.2% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 14.7% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -19.1% |
| Other | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.5% | 1.7% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.4% | 88% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 6.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 85.9% 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 | 93.4% | 85.9% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 9% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 85.9% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.4% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.6% | 76.7% | -14.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 28.9% | 13.5% | 15.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nicolson Way was 322.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 764.0% higher than the Dove average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Nicolson Way has the 2nd highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Dove and the 8th highest crime rate of 371 local areas in East Staffordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 127.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 3 Nicolson Way, Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building | £163,500 | 2023-01-03 | £174,455 |
| Jackson Yard Nicolson Way, Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-04-01 | £328,983 |
| Ilkeston Co-Op Nissan Nicolson Way, Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building | £1,120,000 | 2015-03-24 | £1,643,796 |
DE14 2AW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 DE14 2AW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglesey Primary Academy Clarence Street , DE14 3LG | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Primary School Dale Street , DE14 3TE | 3out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shobnall Primary & Nursery Academy Shobnall Road , DE14 2BB | 4out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rykneld Primary School Main Street , Branston DE14 3EX | 3out of 4 | 1,646 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Shobnall Close , DE14 2HU | 3out of 4 | 1,761 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paget High School Burton Road , Branston DE14 3DR | 2out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Taylor Free School Branston Road , Tatenhill DE13 9SA | - not rated | 2,416 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbot Beyne School Linnell Building , Osborne Street DE15 0JL | 3out of 4 | 3,161 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paulet High School Violet Way , Stapenhill DE15 9RT | - not rated | 3,183 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy Bluestone Lane , Stapenhill DE15 9SD | 2out of 4 | 3,392 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton and South Derbyshire College Lichfield Street , DE14 3RL | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton PRU Church Hill Street , Winshill DE15 0HR | 3out of 4 | 4,169 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fountains High School Bitham Lane , Stretton DE13 0HB | 3out of 4 | 4,186 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fountains Primary School Bitham Lane , Stretton DE13 0HB | 3out of 4 | 4,186 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bladon House School Newton Solney , DE15 0TA | - not rated | 4,617 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adient Ltd | Adient Ltd, Wellington Park | 478 yd | |
| BAXTERSTOREY AT BOOTS | Boots Distribution Centre, Seventh Avenue | 529 yd | |
| Burger King | Burger King, Shobnall Retail and Leisure Park | 577 yd | |
| THE ACORNS COFFEE BAR | Chestnut Grange, All Saints Road | 592 yd | |
| THE ACORNS RESTAURANT | Chestnut Grange, All Saints Road | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marstons Sports and Social Club | Albion (Marstons) Brewery, Shobnall Road | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soul and Chips | 103 Anglesey Road, Burton upon Trent | 544 yd | |
| New Diamond | 34 South Oak Street, Burton upon Trent | 751 yd | |
| GALAXY PIZZA | 240 Uxbridge Street, Burton upon Trent | 897 yd | |
| KHYBER PASS | 94 Uxbridge Street, Burton upon Trent | 930 yd | |
| GRANNY'S KITCHEN | 92 Uxbridge Street, Burton upon Trent | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRESH N SAVE | Unit 3 4, Anglesey Business Park | 688 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd, Wellington Road | 778 yd | |
| Pak Continental Food Store | 72 Napier Street, Burton upon Trent | 922 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anglesey Community Park ANGLESEY ROAD | grass pitches | 308 yd |
| Anglesey Primary Academy ANGLESEY COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL ANGLESEY COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL CLARENCE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 791 yd |
| Clays Lane CLAYS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 906 yd |
| Felines (Closed) 91-93 91-93 Moor Street | health and fitness suite | 1,054 yd |
| Marstons Sports And Social Club THE BREWERY THE BREWERY SHOBNALL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,071 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 9.1% |
| Median download speed | 34.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 46.53 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 46.53 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10.08 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.