Elterwater Drive is in Gamston, Nottingham and in Rushcliffe district. NG2 6PL is located in the Gamston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rushcliffe. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elterwater Drive, Gamston, Nottingham, NG2 6PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG2 6PN, NG2 6PH, NG2 6PW, NG2 6PJ, NG2 6PF, NG2 6PU, NG2 6BR, NG2 6QR, NG2 6QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG2 6PL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.5% | 50.6% | -5.9% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 43.5% | 49.4% | 5.9% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NG2 6PL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.6% | 46.8% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.8% | 36.9% | 12.1% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 1.4% | -4.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 19.8% | 12.1% | -7.7% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 56.5% | 53.1% | -3.4% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 37.3% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 7.3% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.6% | 10.5% | 3.9% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 4.9% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 15.4% | -6.1% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 15.4% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.3% | 49% | 2.7% | 33.8% | 15.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 0.7% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.1% | 87.4% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 6.0% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 4% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 86.3% 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 | 96.6% | 86.3% | -10.3% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 6.9% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 85.8% | -9.4% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 40% | 46.2% | -6.2% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elterwater Drive was 9.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.3% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Elterwater Drive has the 15th lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Abbey and the 40th lowest crime rate of 372 local areas in Rushcliffe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Elterwater Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-03-22 | £406,867 |
| 22 Elterwater Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-06-30 | £356,212 |
| 22 Elterwater Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £328,000 | 2023-06-27 | £354,053 |
| 10 Elterwater Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2023-03-27 | £301,617 |
| 5 Elterwater Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £461,000 | 2022-08-26 | £496,783 |
NG2 6PL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NG2 6PL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierrepont Gamston Primary School Coledale , West Bridgford NG2 6TH | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School Tewkesbury Close , NG2 5NH | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Road Primary School Tewkesbury Close , West Bridgford NG2 5ND | - not rated | 849 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Bridgford Junior School Exchange Road , West Bridgford NG2 6DB | 4out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Bay Primary School Trent Boulevard , West Bridgford NG2 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushcliffe Spencer Academy Boundary Road , West Bridgford NG2 7BW | 4out of 4 | 1,958 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The West Bridgford School Loughborough Road , West Bridgford NG2 7FA | 4out of 4 | 2,537 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF | 3out of 4 | 3,186 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Becket School The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY | 3out of 4 | 3,346 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Spencer Academy Farnborough Road , NG11 8JW | 1out of 4 | 4,842 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 3,935 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Academy Greenwood Road , NG3 7EB | 3out of 4 | 3,383 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayfield House Care of: Nottinghamshire County Council , County Hall NG2 7QP | - not rated | 2,217 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Iona School 310 Sneinton Dale , Sneinton NG3 7DN | - not rated | 3,457 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Soup Academy 14 High Pavement , NG1 1HN | 4out of 4 | 3,813 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CP Riverside School Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | 2out of 4 | 3,828 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutherland House School Bath Street , NG1 1DA | 3out of 4 | 4,084 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bridgford Colts FC | The Regatta Way Sports Pavilion, Regatta Way | 742 yd | |
| Lulu-B | Lulu B, 26 Hilton Crescent | 938 yd | |
| Tiffin Teahouse | Tiffin Teahouse Ltd, 35 Abbey Road | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Goose | The Goose At Gamston, Ambleside | 267 yd | |
| The Willow Tree, 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger | The Willow Tree, Rufford Way | 523 yd | |
| Gamston Lock | The Gamston Lock, Radcliffe Road | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Lateshop | The Cooperative, 6 - 12 Hilton Crescent | 950 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Bridgford Memorial Ground WEST BRIDGFORD SPORTS CLUB WEST BRIDGFORD SPORTS CLUB STAMFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Regatta Way Sports Ground THE REGATTA WAY SPORTS PAVILION THE REGATTA WAY SPORTS PAVILION REGATTA WAY | grass pitches | 742 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 171.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.