Veronica Drive is in Giltbrook, Nottingham and in Broxtowe district. NG16 2UE is located in the Greasley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broxtowe. This postcode has been in use since 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Veronica Drive, Giltbrook, Nottingham, NG16 2UE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG16 2UA, NG16 2GE, NG16 2GF, NG16 2UY, NG16 2GG, NG16 2WF, NG16 2UF, NG16 2UR, NG16 2WS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG16 2UE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 57.9% | 49.6% | -8.3% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 42.1% | 50.4% | 8.3% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 29.6% | 36.9% | 7.3% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 45.3% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10% | 8.5% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 6.3% | -4.5% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.5% | 50.4% | 6.9% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 29.2% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 13.9% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.8% | 19.9% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 11.4% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 9.3% | -9.9% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 19.9% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 30.7% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.7% | 98.2% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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% | 96.2% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 96.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 19.9% | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.1% | 37.2% | 12.9% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Veronica Drive was 82.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.9% lower than the Eastwood Hilltop average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Veronica Drive has the 5th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Eastwood Hilltop and the 107th highest crime rate of 367 local areas in Broxtowe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Veronica Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-08-29 | £285,754 |
| 18 Veronica Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-09-06 | £208,138 |
| 6 Veronica Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-12-22 | £248,000 |
| 6 Veronica Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-12-20 | £248,000 |
| 16 Veronica Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-05-28 | £148,076 |
NG16 2UE 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 | 117 |
| Retired | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilthill Primary School Gilt Hill , Kimberley NG16 2GZ | - not rated | 877 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilthill Primary School Gilt Hill , Kimberley NG16 2GZ | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Catholic Voluntary Academy Raglan Street , Hill Top NG16 3GT | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Catholic Primary School, Eastwood Raglan Street , Hill Top NG16 3GT | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Leys Junior School Chewton Street , Eastwood NG16 3HB | - not rated | 1,204 yd | Community school | 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 | - not rated | 2,502 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kimberley School Newdigate Street , Kimberley NG16 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,502 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Comprehensive School Mansfield Road , Eastwood NG16 3EA | - not rated | 2,618 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Park Academy Mansfield Road , Eastwood NG16 3EA | 3out of 4 | 2,618 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennerley Business and Enterprise College Bennerley Avenue , DE7 8PF | - not rated | 2,658 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South East Derbyshire College Field Road , DE7 5RS | - not rated | 5,313 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Parkside School Chewton Street , Eastwood NG16 3HB | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progression 2 Work Old Beauvale School , Beauvale NG16 2EZ | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee House Christian School Beauvale , NG16 2EZ | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennerley Fields School Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ | 3out of 4 | 2,448 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennerley Fields Specialist Speech and Language College Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ | - not rated | 2,448 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carole's Snack Bar | 12 Giltway, Giltbrook | 238 yd | |
| Escape Family Entertainment Centre | 6 Pentrich Road, Giltbrook Industrial Park | 338 yd | |
| Pizza Express | 1B Giltbrook Retail Park, Ikea Way | 473 yd | |
| Frankie & Benny's | Frankie & Benny's, (Giltbrook 5231) | 473 yd | |
| Starbucks | 16 Giltbrook Retail Park, Ikea Way | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caught & Bowled | 493 Nottingham Road, Giltbrook | 141 yd | |
| The Hayloft | 441 Nottingham Road, Giltbrook | 250 yd | |
| Foresters Arms | 254 Main Street, Newthorpe | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Palace | 451 Nottingham Road, Giltbrook | 104 yd | |
| Sunny | 77 Smithurst Road, Giltbrook | 263 yd | |
| Doughnotts | Giltbrook Retail Park, Ikea Way | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative | 519 Nottingham Road, Giltbrook | 240 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 5 Giltbrook Retail Park, Ikea Way | 473 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Priory Catholic Voluntary Academy RAGLAN STREET | grass pitches | 916 yd |
| Gilthill Primary School GILT HILL | grass pitches | 957 yd |
| Digby Street Pitch KIMBERLEY MINERS WELFARE FOOTBALL GROUND KIMBERLEY MINERS WELFARE FOOTBALL GROUND DIGBY STREET | grass pitches | 975 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 | 105.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 223.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.