Wessex Drive, Eastwood, Nottingham, NG16 2XH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG16 2XH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.4%	51.4%	1.0%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	49.6%	48.6%	-1.0%	49.0%	-0.4%

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	32.7%	33.7%	1.0%	37.9%	-4.2%
Married: Opposite sex	53.5%	50.9%	-2.6%	44.2%	6.7%
Separated	1.6%	1.7%	0.1%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	7.5%	9.8%	2.3%	9.1%	0.7%
Widowed	4.7%	3.9%	-0.8%	6.1%	-2.2%

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 (87.9%) 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	51.4%	52.5%	1.1%	48.4%	4.1%
Good health	32%	35.4%	3.4%	33.6%	1.8%
Fair health	10.9%	8.1%	-2.8%	12.7%	-4.6%
Bad health	4.7%	3.2%	-1.5%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	1%	0.8%	-0.2%	1.2%	-0.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.2%	13.7%	-5.5%	18.2%	-4.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.5%	11.3%	-2.2%	9.6%	1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.3%	12%	-5.3%	13.4%	-1.4%
Apprenticeship	5%	7.6%	2.6%	5.3%	2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	17.3%	25.7%	8.4%	16.9%	8.8%
Degree or Similar	23%	27%	4.0%	33.8%	-6.8%
Other	4.7%	2.7%	-2.0%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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%	0.8%	0.8%	0.7%	0.1%
Indian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	3.1%	-2.2%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.0%	-0.8%
Other Black	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	2.3%	2.0%	0.9%	1.4%
White	99.5%	94.9%	-4.6%	81.4%	13.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.4% 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%	96.4%	-2.8%	83.2%	13.2%
European Union	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	6.1%	-4.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.6%
Africa	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.5%	1.1%	0.6%	5.6%	-4.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99%	96.4%	-2.6%	83.2%	13.2%
10+ Years	0%	2.8%	2.8%	9.8%	-7.0%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0%	0.2%	0.2%	2.2%	-2.0%
Less than 2 years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.7%	76.7%	8.0%
Germany	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Southern Asia	0.2%	1.2%	-1.0%
No passport held	13.6%	13.5%	0.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	54%	37.2%	16.8%
Christian	40.5%	46.2%	-5.7%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	0.9%	1.7%	-0.8%
Not answered	4.1%	6.0%	-1.9%

Safety

Is Wessex Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wessex Drive was 19.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.8% lower than the Eastwood Hilltop average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Wessex Drive has the 7th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Eastwood Hilltop and the 77th lowest crime rate of 366 local areas in Broxtowe .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£39,800

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in NG16 2XH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 4/10 (below 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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Wessex Drive are based on 131 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 Wessex Drive, Eastwood, Nottingham, NG16 2XH

Estimated Average Property Prices for NG16 2XH

Average Price
£324,862

Semi-Detached
£212,888

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£347,257

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wessex Drive

Average Price
£275,605

Semi-Detached
£282,258

Terraced
£250,770

Detached
£340,444

Flats/Maisonettes
£132,566

Other
£120,283

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wessex DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Wessex Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£197,500	2023-08-01	£209,856
8 Wessex Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£212,000	2020-11-23	£275,995
2 Wessex Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2020-01-10	£349,333
7 Wessex Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£307,000	2019-09-12	£427,840
5 Wessex Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2018-06-22	£360,385

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NG16 2XH

Employment

NG16 2XH 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	182
Retired	86
Part-Time Employee	62
Self-Employed	25
Looking after home or family	16
Student (economically inactive)	10
Unemployed	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	38
Manufacturing	25
Construction	25
Human health and social work activities	22
Education	22
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Information and communication	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Transport and storage	8
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Florence Nightingale Academy Chewton Street , Eastwood NG16 3HB	- not rated	780 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Priory Catholic Voluntary Academy Raglan Street , Hill Top NG16 3GT	3out of 4	823 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Springbank Academy Peacock Drive , Eastwood NG16 3HW	- not rated	1,256 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lawrence View Primary and Nursery School Walker Street , Eastwood NG16 3FP	3out of 4	1,512 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greasley Beauvale Primary School Greasley Avenue , Newthorpe NG16 2FJ	3out of 4	1,551 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hall Park Academy Mansfield Road , Eastwood NG16 3EA	3out of 4	1,966 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Kimberley School Newdigate Street , Kimberley NG16 2NJ	3out of 4	3,441 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Aldercar High School Daltons Close , Langley Mill NG16 4HL	3out of 4	3,978 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy King George Avenue , DE7 5HS	2out of 4	4,388 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Heanor Gate Spencer Academy Kirkley Drive , DE75 7RA	3out of 4	5,377 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,769 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bennerley Fields School Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ	4out of 4	2,003 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Amber Valley and Erewash Support Centre Bennerley Avenue , Cotmanhay DE7 8PF	3out of 4	2,218 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blue Mountain Education Willow Farm , Off Newton Lane NG16 2SD	- not rated	2,834 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Jasmine House School Jasmine House School , 34 Ilkeston Road DE75 7DT	- not rated	4,013 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	Distance
Notts And Derby Radio Controlled Car Racing	Halls Lane, Giltbrook	892 yd
Carole's Snack Bar	12 Giltway, Giltbrook	1,019 yd
Olive Tree	Olive Tree Grill, 230 Nottingham Road	1,021 yd
2 Sam's Cafe	221 Nottingham Road, Eastwood	1,057 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Hayloft	441 Nottingham Road, Giltbrook	879 yd
The Greasley Castle	1 Castle Street, Eastwood	905 yd
Pick And Davy Limited	237A Nottingham Road, Eastwood	1,003 yd
Caught & Bowled	493 Nottingham Road, Giltbrook	1,036 yd
Tap And Growler	209 Nottingham Road, Eastwood	1,057 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sunny	77 Smithurst Road, Giltbrook	752 yd
Queens Palace	451 Nottingham Road, Giltbrook	980 yd
Caprinos Pizza	226 Nottingham Road, Eastwood	1,016 yd
Delhi	211 Nottingham Road, Eastwood	1,057 yd
Hilltop Fish Bar	215 Nottingham Road, Eastwood	1,057 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Central England Co-Operative Ltd	248 Nottingham Road, Eastwood		992 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Birnham Park SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND HALLS LANE	grass pitches	441 yd
The Priory Catholic Voluntary Academy RAGLAN STREET	grass pitches	741 yd
Brookhill Leys Primary School CHEWTON STREET	grass pitches	894 yd
Coronation Park PLUMPTRE WAY	grass pitches	1,006 yd
Eastwood Cfc (Play Soccer Usa 3G Arena) EASTWOOD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB EASTWOOD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB CHEWTON STREET	artificial grass pitch	1,091 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	150 Mbit/s
Average download speed	154.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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