Elm Bank Drive is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG3 5AL is located in the Mapperley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elm Bank Drive, Nottingham, NG3 5AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG3 5DP, NG3 5AQ, NG3 5AJ, NG3 5AN, NG3 5BW, NG3 5DF, NG3 5AW, NG3 5AX, NG3 5AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG3 5AL is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population 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 | 41.9% | 46.2% | 4.3% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 58.1% | 53.8% | -4.3% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 NG3 5AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.8% 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 | 68.8% | 59.8% | -9.0% | 37.9% | 21.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.7% | 29.5% | 12.8% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 6.3% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (92.2%) 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 | 44.7% | 54.4% | 9.7% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 44.2% | 37.8% | -6.4% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 5.4% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -7.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around NG3 5AL this area, 8.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 61.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.8% | 8.1% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.2% | 3.6% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 9.4% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 11.2% | -6.0% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 51% | 61.4% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 27.6% |
| Other | 8.3% | 4% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.4% 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 | 4.1% | 1.9% | -2.2% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 7.4% | 2.3% | -5.1% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 5.8% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 6% | 2.7% | -3.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 68.2% | 69.4% | 1.2% | 81.4% | -12.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 60.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 60.2% | -15.8% | 83.2% | -23.0% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 18.1% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 12.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 4.2% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 10.4% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.8% | 60.2% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -23.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 10% | 5.4% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.2% | 10.8% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 7.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 8.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 10.8% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.2% | 76.7% | -16.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| North Africa | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 3.1% | 0.1% | 3.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 33.2% | 46.2% | -13.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 15.4% | 6.5% | 8.9% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elm Bank Drive was 89.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.4% lower than the Mapperley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elm Bank Drive has the 32nd highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Mapperley and the 464th lowest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 16 Grosvenor Court, 1 Elm Bank Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,700 | 2024-12-19 | £128,445 |
| Flat 14 Grosvenor Court, 1 Elm Bank Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-01-12 | £153,506 |
| 4 Elm Bank Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-06-16 | £148,818 |
| 2 Elm Bank Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £144,500 | 2022-04-22 | £155,130 |
| 32 Elm Bank Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-06-22 | £498,515 |
The percentage of student residents living in NG3 5AL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB | 4out of 4 | 2,497 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy Park Avenue , Mapperley Road NG3 4JS | 3out of 4 | 358 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrington Primary and Nursery School Jenner Street , Carrington NG5 2BF | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont Primary and Nursery School Claremont Road , NG5 1BH | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Academy Abbotsford Drive , St Ann's NG3 4QP | 3out of 4 | 949 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntingdon Academy Alfred Street Central , St Ann's NG3 4AY | 4out of 4 | 996 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djanogly City Academy Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham Road NG7 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Free School The Courtaulds Building , 290 Haydn Road NG5 1EB | 3out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | - not rated | 1,736 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Aspley Lane , NG8 5GY | - not rated | 3,043 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Aspley Academy Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | 3out of 4 | 3,181 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,985 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 | 3,294 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamia Al-Hudaa Residential College Forest House , Berkeley Avenue NG3 5TT | - not rated | 122 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hollygirt School Elm Avenue , NG3 4GF | - not rated | 533 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Girls' High School 9 Arboretum Street , NG1 4JB | - not rated | 907 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Nottingham High School Waverley Mount , NG7 4ED | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Take 1 Learning Centre Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham NG7 6BE | - not rated | 1,407 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberico World Tapas | Shire Hall, High Pavement | 271 yd | |
| Deli-Cious Chocolate at The Robe Room | Shire Hall, High Pavement | 271 yd | |
| Homemade (Pavilion) | Forest Lodge, Mansfield Road | 468 yd | |
| Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Refugee Forum | Sycamore Community Centre, 33a Hungerhill Road | 518 yd | |
| Bread and Wine Restaurant | Club House, 2 Sherwood Rise | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitcher And Piano | Pitcher And Piano, High Pavement | 271 yd | |
| Grosvenor | The Grosvenor, Mansfield Road | 506 yd | |
| Gladstone Liberal Club | Gladstone Liberal Club, Manning Street | 530 yd | |
| Turners Inn | The Turners, 335-337 Mansfield Road | 586 yd | |
| Doctor's Orders | 351 Mansfield Road | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cod's Scallops | 311-313 Mansfield Road | 601 yd | |
| Jasmine Inn | 359 Mansfield Road | 601 yd | |
| Grill Town | 305 Mansfield Road | 601 yd | |
| Pancho's Fish Bar & Kebab House | 367-369 Mansfield Road | 601 yd | |
| Big Rollerz | 7 Forest Road East | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | 323-333 Mansfield Road | 601 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food | 365 Mansfield Road | 601 yd | |
| Asiana | 108 Woodborough Road | 763 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Magdala Tennis Club MAGDALA ROAD | tennis courts | 185 yd |
| Sherwood Health Spa MANSFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 429 yd |
| Brendon Lawrence Sports Centre HUNGERHILL ROAD | 551 yd | |
| Sycamore Park (Closed) Hungerhill Road | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| Carrington Sports Ground CARRINGTON SPORTS GROUND CARRINGTON SPORTS GROUND MANSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Sycamore Academy ABBOTSFORD DRIVE | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| The Forest Sports Zone THE FOREST RECREATION GROUND THE FOREST RECREATION GROUND GREGORY BOULEVARD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 852 yd |
| Nottingham Girls High School ARBORETUM STREET | health and fitness suite | 940 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 65.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.