Barlow Drive North, Awsworth, Nottingham, NG16 2RQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG16 2RQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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	51.5%	48%	-3.5%	51.0%	-3.0%
Male	48.5%	52%	3.5%	49.0%	3.0%

Partnership Status

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	29.8%	37.1%	7.3%	37.9%	-0.8%
Married: Opposite sex	54.4%	42.9%	-11.5%	44.2%	-1.3%
Separated	2.8%	2.7%	-0.1%	2.2%	0.5%
Divorced	9.7%	12.9%	3.2%	9.1%	3.8%
Widowed	3.2%	4.5%	1.3%	6.1%	-1.6%

Health

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 (86.1%) 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	44%	46.4%	2.4%	48.4%	-2.0%
Good health	36.4%	39.7%	3.3%	33.6%	6.1%
Fair health	12.7%	9%	-3.7%	12.7%	-3.7%
Bad health	3.8%	4.5%	0.7%	4.0%	0.5%
Very bad health	3.1%	0.4%	-2.7%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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.

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 20.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.8%	18.2%	-1.6%	18.2%	0.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.1%	10.7%	-7.4%	9.6%	1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.1%	13.3%	-4.8%	13.4%	-0.1%
Apprenticeship	4.4%	9.3%	4.9%	5.3%	4.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.9%	22.7%	7.8%	16.9%	5.8%
Degree or Similar	19.4%	20.4%	1.0%	33.8%	-13.4%
Other	5.2%	5.3%	0.1%	2.8%	2.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
White	98.3%	98.9%	0.6%	81.4%	17.5%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.9% 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	98.3%	95.9%	-2.4%	83.2%	12.7%
European Union	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	6.1%	-5.0%
Africa	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	5.6%	-4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	1.3%	0.2%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.3%	95.9%	-2.4%	83.2%	12.7%
10+ Years	0%	3%	3.0%	9.8%	-6.8%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.1%	76.7%	6.4%
No passport held	16.9%	13.5%	3.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	48.3%	37.2%	11.1%
Christian	42%	46.2%	-4.2%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other religion	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
Not answered	7.4%	6.0%	1.4%

Safety

Is Barlow Drive North Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barlow Drive North was 27.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.7% lower than the Awsworth, Cossall & Trowell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Barlow Drive North has the 10th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Awsworth, Cossall & Trowell and the 115th lowest crime rate of 366 local areas in Broxtowe .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£44,500

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in NG16 2RQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Barlow Drive North are based on 58 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Broxtowe.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Barlow Drive North, Awsworth, Nottingham, NG16 2RQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for NG16 2RQ

Average Price
£203,297

Semi-Detached
£216,313

Terraced
£165,230

Detached
£219,470

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Barlow Drive North

Average Price
£201,657

Semi-Detached
£214,036

Terraced
£160,824

Detached
£226,861

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Barlow Drive NorthStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Barlow Drive North, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£234,000	2024-11-18	£232,383
25 Barlow Drive North, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£146,500	2024-05-10	£151,695
11 Barlow Drive North, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2024-02-29	£237,359
36 Barlow Drive North, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£172,000	2024-02-09	£175,433
17 Barlow Drive North, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£154,000	2023-12-15	£159,300

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NG16 2RQ

Employment

NG16 2RQ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	97
Retired	52
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	20
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Other	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	41
Manufacturing	30
Human health and social work activities	23
Education	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Construction	11
Administrative and support service activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Transport and storage	5
Real estate activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Other	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Awsworth Primary and Nursery School The Lane , Awsworth NG16 2QS	3out of 4	525 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cotmanhay Junior School Beauvale Drive , DE7 8RR	3out of 4	1,371 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cotmanhay Infant School Beauvale Drive , DE7 8RR	2out of 4	1,371 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gilthill Primary School Gilt Hill , Kimberley NG16 2GZ	3out of 4	1,784 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Charlotte Nursery and Infant School Trinity Close , DE7 8LQ	4out of 4	1,803 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy King George Avenue , DE7 5HS	2out of 4	2,949 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Kimberley School Newdigate Street , Kimberley NG16 2NJ	3out of 4	2,999 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hall Park Academy Mansfield Road , Eastwood NG16 3EA	3out of 4	3,832 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Kirk Hallam Community Academy Godfrey Drive , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HH	2out of 4	4,003 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy Abbot Road , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HX	3out of 4	4,316 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ	- not rated	5,101 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bennerley Fields School Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ	4out of 4	885 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Blue Mountain Education Willow Farm , Off Newton Lane NG16 2SD	- not rated	963 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Amber Valley and Erewash Support Centre Bennerley Avenue , Cotmanhay DE7 8PF	3out of 4	1,184 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Progression 2work Wrap-Around Learning Hub Greasley Beauvale School , Mill Road NG16 2EY	- not rated	3,313 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
R.E.A.L Independent Schools Ilkeston Gallows Inn Playing Fields , Nottingham Road DE7 5BB	- not rated	3,942 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Notts And Derby Radio Controlled Car Racing	Halls Lane, Giltbrook		1,046 yd
Cabin Cafe	Buildbase, Gin Close Way		1,049 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Crown	Crown Inn, 8 Croft Crescent	476 yd
The Gate Inn	Awsworth Lane, Awsworth	819 yd
The Hogs Head Hotel	Hogs Head Hotel, Awsworth Lane	819 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mama Mia Pizza	25 Lawrence Avenue, Awsworth	337 yd
Phat Indian	15 Lawrence Avenue, Awsworth	339 yd
Just Joe's	51 Croft Crescent, Awsworth	422 yd
Twin Dragon Takeaway Ltd	17 The Lane, Awsworth	476 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Shilo Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND ATTEWELL ROAD	grass pitches	394 yd
Awsworth Primary School THE LANE	grass pitches	408 yd
The Lane Recreation Ground THE LANE	grass pitches	619 yd
Booths Playing Fields BOOTHS PLAYING FIELDS BOOTHS PLAYING FIELDS AMSWORTH ROAD	grass pitches	858 yd
Bennerley Fields School STRATFORD STREET		992 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	173.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.