Chilton Drive is in Watnall, Nottingham and in Broxtowe district. NG16 1JL is located in the Kimberley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broxtowe. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chilton Drive, Watnall, Nottingham, NG16 1JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG16 1JN, NG16 2HT, NG16 1LJ, NG16 1JG, NG16 2JR, NG16 2TJ, NG16 2TH, NG16 2JU, NG16 1HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG16 1JL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.6% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.4% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 26.3% | 36.5% | 10.2% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 44.7% | -8.7% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 11% | 10.9% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 6.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.2% | 48.1% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 30.8% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 15.7% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 23.3% | 17.7% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 10.6% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 14% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 4.5% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 18.1% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 33.6% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.5% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 99% | 95.5% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 97.9% | 94.9% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 96.2% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.1% | 37.2% | 19.9% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chilton Drive was 21.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.8% lower than the Watnall & Nuthall West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chilton Drive has the 11th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Watnall & Nuthall West and the 81st lowest crime rate of 366 local areas in Broxtowe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Chilton Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-01-11 | £162,061 |
| 48 Chilton Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £181,550 | 2023-01-27 | £185,544 |
| 54 Chilton Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-07-15 | £175,109 |
| 50 Chilton Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £146,750 | 2022-05-20 | £160,921 |
| 58 Chilton Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-02-25 | £169,392 |
NG16 1JL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywell Primary School Hardy Street , Kimberley NG16 2JL | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkfields Junior School Coronation Road , Nuthall NG16 1EP | 3out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimberley Primary School Swingate , Kimberley NG16 2PG | 2out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkfields Infant School Coronation Road , Nuthall NG16 1EP | 3out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilthill Primary School Gilt Hill , Kimberley NG16 2GZ | 3out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kimberley School Newdigate Street , Kimberley NG16 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 447 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holgate Academy Hillcrest Drive , Hucknall NG15 6PX | 2out of 4 | 4,446 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulwell Academy Hucknall Lane , NG6 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 4,565 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Park Academy Mansfield Road , Eastwood NG16 3EA | 3out of 4 | 4,626 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham University Samworth Academy Bramhall Road , Bilborough NG8 4HY | 3out of 4 | 4,812 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,494 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progression 2work Wrap-Around Learning Hub Greasley Beauvale School , Mill Road NG16 2EY | - not rated | 2,783 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Mountain Education Willow Farm , Off Newton Lane NG16 2SD | - not rated | 3,372 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennerley Fields School Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ | 4out of 4 | 3,603 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Amber Valley and Erewash Support Centre Bennerley Avenue , Cotmanhay DE7 8PF | 3out of 4 | 3,916 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | 3out of 4 | 4,479 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rumbletums | Rumbletums Community Cafe, 2A Victoria Street | 379 yd | |
| The Oat Shed | 45 - 47 Main Street, Kimberley | 433 yd | |
| Dandelion Deli And Coffee | 33 Main Street, Kimberley | 437 yd | |
| Simla Indian Restaurant | 5 James Street, Kimberley | 465 yd | |
| Sinatra's | 4 James Street, Kimberley | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberley Institute Cricket Club | Newdigate Street, Kimberley | 249 yd | |
| Nelson And Railway | Nelson And Railway Hotel, 12 Station Road | 332 yd | |
| Cricketers Rest | 4 Chapel Street, Kimberley | 352 yd | |
| The Gate Inn | 21 Main Street, Kimberley | 437 yd | |
| Roots Emporium | 17 Nottingham Road, Kimberley | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigo's | 51 Main Street, Kimberley | 437 yd | |
| KIMBERLEY PIZZERIA | 57 Main Street, Kimberley | 437 yd | |
| James Street Old English Chippy | 1 James Street, Kimberley | 465 yd | |
| The Oriental | 2 James Street, Kimberley | 465 yd | |
| Muckys | 9 James Street, Kimberley | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, J Sainsbury Plc | 428 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberley Institute Cricket Club KIMBERLEY INSTITUTE CRICKET CLUB KIMBERLEY INSTITUTE CRICKET CLUB NEWDIGATE STREET | grass pitches | 337 yd |
| Kimberley Leisure Centre NEWDIGATE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 403 yd |
| Hollywell Primary School HARDY STREET | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Stag Recreation Ground THE STAG RECREATION GROUND THE STAG RECREATION GROUND NOTTINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Larkfields Junior School CORONATION ROAD | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 158.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.