Rosslyn Drive is in Hucknall, Nottingham and in Ashfield district. NG15 8BU is located in the Hucknall North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sherwood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rosslyn Drive, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 8BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG15 8DQ, NG15 8BW, NG15 8BY, NG15 8BT, NG15 8BX, NG15 8DA, NG15 8BG, NG15 8BZ, NG15 8FT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG15 8BU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 50.3% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49.7% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 NG15 8BU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.2% 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 | 16.6% | 17.9% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -20.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.1% | 65.2% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 21.0% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 5.8% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 10.2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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 | 36.8% | 42.3% | 5.5% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 37.4% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 20.5% | 16.2% | -4.3% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.1% | 23.2% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 7% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 13.4% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.5% | 8.3% | -0.2% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 17.5% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 27.7% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.8% | 94.8% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 99.2% | 96.2% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 96.7% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 76.7% | 13.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 61.3% | 46.2% | 15.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rosslyn Drive was 13.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.3% lower than the Hucknall Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rosslyn Drive has the 12th lowest crime rate of 115 local areas in Hucknall Central and the 28th lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Rosslyn Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £335,500 | 2023-08-17 | £335,844 |
| 9 Rosslyn Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £241,000 | 2018-11-29 | £316,151 |
| 9 Rosslyn Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2018-06-01 | £246,330 |
| 2 Rosslyn Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2016-09-13 | £257,218 |
| 14 Rosslyn Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2015-11-19 | £275,724 |
NG15 8BU 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 NG15 8BU 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 | 139 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy Leen Mills Lane , Hucknall NG15 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 103 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leen Mills Primary School Leen Mills Lane , Vaughan Estate NG15 8BZ | 2out of 4 | 154 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School Kenbrook Road , Hucknall NG15 8HY | 2out of 4 | 549 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hucknall National Church of England Primary School Montague Road , Hucknall NG15 7DU | - not rated | 846 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linby-cum-Papplewick CofE (VA) Primary School Quarry Lane , Linby NG15 8GA | 3out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The National CofE Academy Annesley Road , Hucknall NG15 7DB | 3out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holgate Academy Hillcrest Drive , Hucknall NG15 6PX | 2out of 4 | 2,677 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oakwood Academy Bewcastle Road , Warren Hill NG5 9PJ | 2out of 4 | 4,513 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulwell Academy Hucknall Lane , NG6 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 4,579 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Vale Academy Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | 1out of 4 | 4,699 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hucknall Young Peoples Centre | Linby Road | 533 yd | |
| Hucknall Leisure Centre | Linby Road | 533 yd | |
| Sports Gateway | Kenbrook Road | 609 yd | |
| Ohannes Burger | 36d High Street | 954 yd | |
| FoodCycle Hucknall | Baker Street | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Hotel | Station Terrace | 711 yd | |
| Havana Blue | 4a-6a Annesley Road | 945 yd | |
| Pilgrim Oak | 44-46 High Street | 986 yd | |
| Ballers | 76-78 High Street Hucknall | 992 yd | |
| Cashino | 35 High Street | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simply Greek | 24-26 High Street | 974 yd | |
| Dragon Wonder | 8 High Street | 974 yd | |
| Peri Peri Sizzlers | 6a High Street | 974 yd | |
| Cucina Hucknall | 54a High Street | 986 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | 54B High Street | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Store | Emperors Way | 441 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Ashgate Road | 1,044 yd | |
| Tesco | Ashgate Road | 1,044 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leen Mills Primary School LEEN MILLS LANE | grass pitches | 203 yd |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School LEEN MILLS LANE | grass pitches | 253 yd |
| Papplewick Green LEABROOK GARDENS | grass pitches | 470 yd |
| Hucknall Leisure Centre LINBY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 592 yd |
| Hucknall Cricket Club HUCKNALL CRICKET CLUB HUCKNALL CRICKET CLUB HAYDEN LANE | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| Sol Fitness (Closed) The Byron Centre The Byron Centre Ogle Street | health and fitness suite | 956 yd |
| Linby Colliery Welfare CHURCHSIDE BARN CHURCHSIDE BARN CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 1,082 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 | 139 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.