Bloomsbury Drive is in Nuthall, Nottingham and in Broxtowe district. NG16 1RJ is located in the Nuthall East & Strelley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broxtowe. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bloomsbury Drive, Nuthall, Nottingham, NG16 1RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG16 1RL, NG16 1RH, NG16 1BJ, NG16 1RE, NG16 1QS, NG16 1PY, NG16 1BL, NG16 1PZ, NG16 1QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG16 1RJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 46.3% | 47.5% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 53.7% | 52.5% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 NG16 1RJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.7% 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 | 25% | 26.6% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.1% | 60.7% | -7.4% | 44.2% | 16.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 4.6% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 62% | 60% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 11.6% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 31.4% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 5.1% | 8.2% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 8.8% | 11.6% | 2.8% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 8.7% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 15% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 19.7% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.9% | 39.3% | -2.6% | 33.8% | 5.5% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 8.3% | 10.5% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 7.4% |
| Pakistani | 6.9% | 3.7% | -3.2% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.1% | 1.4% | -3.7% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 74.1% | 68.9% | -5.2% | 81.4% | -12.5% |
| Other | 0.9% | 5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 82.6% 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 | 86.1% | 82.6% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 9.6% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.1% | 82.6% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.8% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 0% | -9.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Sikh | 9.1% | 0.9% | 8.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bloomsbury Drive was 40.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.4% lower than the Awsworth, Cossall & Trowell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bloomsbury Drive has the 18th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Awsworth, Cossall & Trowell and the 178th lowest crime rate of 366 local areas in Broxtowe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Bloomsbury Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-01-07 | £363,614 |
| 16 Bloomsbury Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-09-17 | £445,548 |
| 4 Bloomsbury Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2020-08-07 | £356,557 |
| 4 Bloomsbury Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2019-08-07 | £259,442 |
| 17 Bloomsbury Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2018-12-11 | £642,722 |
NG16 1RJ 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 student residents living in NG16 1RJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB | 4out of 4 | 4,924 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mornington Primary School Mornington Crescent , Nuthall NG16 1RF | 3out of 4 | 127 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsendale Primary School Assarts Road , Nuthall NG16 1AP | 3out of 4 | 360 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Djanogly Strelley Academy Helston Drive , Strelley NG8 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hempshill Hall Primary School Armstrong Road , Hempshill Vale Estate NG6 7AT | 4out of 4 | 1,413 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn Park Primary and Nursery School Amesbury Circus , Aspley NG8 6DD | 3out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 2,370 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kimberley School Newdigate Street , Kimberley NG16 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,497 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Beechdale Academy Harvey Road , Bilborough NG8 3GP | 3out of 4 | 2,561 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | 1out of 4 | 2,748 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham University Samworth Academy Bramhall Road , Bilborough NG8 4HY | 3out of 4 | 2,759 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 | 2,400 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | 3out of 4 | 1,863 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 2,670 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Field School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 3HW | 4out of 4 | 2,999 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Crescent School Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG | - not rated | 3,374 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| FUEL Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX | - not rated | 4,862 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Indian Restaurant | Lime, 4 - 6 Upminster Drive | 352 yd | |
| Hickory's Smokehouse Nuthall | Old Moor Lodge, Mornington Crescent | 352 yd | |
| Artillery Games | 23 Horsendale Avenue, Nuthall | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strelley Social Club | Strelley Social Club, Helston Drive | 1,004 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Nottingham Belfry NOTTINGHAM BUSINESS PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 965 yd |
| Temple Centre NOTTINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,084 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 249.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.