Denton Drive is in West Bridgford, Nottingham and in Rushcliffe district. NG2 7FS is located in the Lutterell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rushcliffe. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Denton Drive, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7FS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG2 7FT, NG2 7FJ, NG2 7FY, NG2 7FP, NG2 7GX, NG2 7FU, NG2 7GT, NG2 7GW, NG2 7FX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG2 7FS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.7% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.3% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 NG2 7FS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% 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 | 20.3% | 27% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.9% | 53.1% | -5.8% | 44.2% | 8.9% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.2% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 11.2% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 7.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 50.3% | 52.2% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 30% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 9.4% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 6.3% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 21.6% | 12.9% | -8.7% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 7.9% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 12.1% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 16.3% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.8% | 42.5% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 8.7% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 8% | 6.6% | -1.4% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 9.4% | 7.2% | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 80.9% | 63.6% | -17.3% | 81.4% | -17.8% |
| Other | 1.3% | 5% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 79.6% 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 | 88.9% | 79.6% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 11.3% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 78.8% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 5% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 5% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 0.9% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 33.2% | 46.2% | -13.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 6.3% | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Muslim | 14.1% | 6.5% | 7.6% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Denton Drive was 35.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.8% lower than the Compton Acres average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Denton Drive has the 9th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Compton Acres and the 183rd lowest crime rate of 369 local areas in Rushcliffe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Denton Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £322,500 | 2024-04-25 | £350,238 |
| 65 Denton Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-08-29 | £624,823 |
| 43 Denton Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £328,000 | 2022-12-05 | £340,341 |
| 79 Denton Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2022-04-22 | £482,413 |
| 29 Denton Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2021-10-27 | £444,851 |
NG2 7FS 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 | 71 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 4,454 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 4,802 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heymann Primary School Waddington Drive , Wilford Hill NG2 7GX | - not rated | 87 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heymann Primary and Nursery School Waddington Drive , Wilford Hill NG2 7GX | - not rated | 87 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greythorn Primary School Greythorn Drive , West Bridgford NG2 7GH | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greythorn Primary School Greythorn Drive , West Bridgford NG2 7GH | - not rated | 662 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesse Gray Primary School Musters Road , West Bridgford NG2 7DD | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The West Bridgford School Loughborough Road , West Bridgford NG2 7FA | - not rated | 325 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The West Bridgford School Loughborough Road , West Bridgford NG2 7FA | 4out of 4 | 325 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushcliffe School Boundary Road , West Bridgford NG2 7BW | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushcliffe Spencer Academy Boundary Road , West Bridgford NG2 7BW | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Becket School The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY | 3out of 4 | 1,710 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 4,182 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 4,182 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 4,182 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 4,412 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 | 2out of 4 | 5,309 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locksley Preparatory School 1 Selby Road , West Bridgford NG2 7BP | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor School Edwalton Grange , 218 Melton Road NG12 4BS | - not rated | 1,362 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's Meadows School 51 Green Street , The Meadows NG2 2LA | - not rated | 2,410 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayfield House Care of: Nottinghamshire County Council , County Hall NG2 7QP | - not rated | 2,445 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nethergate Academy Swansdowne Drive , Clifton NG11 8HX | 4out of 4 | 2,547 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd | David Lloyd Leisure Health And Fitness Club, Rugby Road | 643 yd | |
| Café Vita | Rushcliffe Arena, Rugby Road | 723 yd | |
| Asda Cafe | Asda Stores Ltd, 184 Loughborough Road | 820 yd | |
| The Dorset | Compton Acres, West Bridgford | 954 yd | |
| Alaturka Meze Mangal | Unit 7, Compton Acres Shopping Centre | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wolds | Loughborough Road, West Bridgford | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolds Fish Bar | The Wolds Fish Bar, 187 Loughborough Road | 860 yd | |
| Jade Dragon | Jade House, 181B Loughborough Road | 880 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | DOMINO'S, Unit 1 | 937 yd | |
| Oriental Express | Unit 10, Compton Acres Shopping Centre | 954 yd | |
| Aziz Khan | Unit 12, Compton Acres Shopping Centre | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, 184 Loughborough Road | 820 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Compton Acres Shopping Centre | 954 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heymann Primary School Waddington Drive | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 93 yd |
| West Bridgford School LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 322 yd |
| Greythorn Primary School GREYTHORN DRIVE | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Jesse Gray Primary School MUSTERS ROAD | grass pitches | 726 yd |
| Rushcliffe Arena RUGBY ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 896 yd |
| Rushcliffe Arena (Closed) Rugby Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 896 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.