Tavistock Drive is in Mapperley Park, Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG3 5DU 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 Tavistock Drive, Mapperley Park, Nottingham, NG3 5DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG3 5DW, NG3 5DY, NG3 5DX, NG3 5DZ, NG5 2EG, NG5 2EH, NG3 5DS, NG5 2EJ, NG3 5EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG3 5DU 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 | 52.6% | 51.7% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.3% | 0.9% | 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 NG3 5DU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% 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 | 23.8% | 30% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.7% | 56.7% | -6.0% | 44.2% | 12.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 8.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 (89.7%) 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% | 61.3% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 12.9% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 28.4% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 9% | 5.8% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 5DU this area, 4.1% 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 69.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.1% | 4.1% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 4.1% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 8.2% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 11.8% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.7% | 69.4% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 35.6% |
| Other | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.6% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 5.8% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 0.7% | -2.9% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 5.1% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 88.3% | 78.6% | -9.7% | 81.4% | -2.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 80.7% 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 | 87.7% | 80.7% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| European Union | 6% | 8.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 81% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 12.2% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 4.1% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Ireland | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Jewish | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tavistock Drive was 45.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.1% lower than the Mapperley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tavistock Drive has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Mapperley and the 204th lowest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Tavistock Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-11-29 | £565,934 |
| 17 Tavistock Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2024-07-22 | £498,553 |
| 43 Tavistock Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-09-17 | £559,783 |
| 33 Tavistock Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2020-03-24 | £577,570 |
| 15A Tavistock Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2019-12-13 | £490,727 |
NG3 5DU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
NG3 5DU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 1,549 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 2,452 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB | - not rated | 2,864 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 3,028 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 4,750 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrington Primary and Nursery School Jenner Street , Carrington NG5 2BF | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy Park Avenue , Mapperley Road NG3 4JS | 3out of 4 | 719 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Park Avenue , Mapperley Road NG3 4JS | - not rated | 719 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont Primary and Nursery School Claremont Road , NG5 1BH | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydn Primary School Haydn Road , Sherwood NG5 2JU | - not rated | 832 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Pelham Avenue , NG5 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Free School The Courtaulds Building , 290 Haydn Road NG5 1EB | 3out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Comprehensive School Gregory Boulevard , NG7 6PA | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Djanogly City Academy Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham Road NG7 6ND | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott Durham School Ransom Drive , Mapperley NG3 5LR | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,521 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 2,814 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 2,814 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 2,814 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 2,897 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,554 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountford House School 373 Mansfield Road , NG5 2DA | - not rated | 236 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamia Al-Hudaa Residential College Forest House , Berkeley Avenue NG3 5TT | - not rated | 657 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Darul Amaanah Forest House , Berkeley Avenue NG3 5TT | - not rated | 657 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rutland House School Elm Bank , Mapperley Road NG3 5AJ | - not rated | 668 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount Preparatory School Cranmer Mount , St Ann's Hill NG3 4LA | - not rated | 969 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naughty But Nice | 349 Mansfield Road | 284 yd | |
| The Cake Solution | 363 Mansfield Road | 284 yd | |
| Caribbean Tastes | 357 Mansfield Road | 284 yd | |
| Carrington Community Cafe | St Johns Church, Mansfield Road | 405 yd | |
| Tipu Sultan Nottingham | 482 Mansfield Road | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor's Orders | 351 Mansfield Road | 284 yd | |
| The Gladstone Hotel | The Gladstone Hotel, 45 Loscoe Road | 301 yd | |
| Turners Inn | The Turners, 335-337 Mansfield Road | 301 yd | |
| Grosvenor | The Grosvenor, Mansfield Road | 479 yd | |
| Federation House Social Club | Federation House Social Club, Ebury Road | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spuds n Stuff Ltd | 361a Mansfield Road | 244 yd | |
| Cod's Scallops | 311-313 Mansfield Road | 284 yd | |
| Jasmine Inn | 359 Mansfield Road | 284 yd | |
| Grill Town | 305 Mansfield Road | 284 yd | |
| Pancho's Fish Bar & Kebab House | 367-369 Mansfield Road | 284 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | 323-333 Mansfield Road | 284 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food | 365 Mansfield Road | 284 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 101 Hucknall Road | 641 yd | |
| Sainsbury’s Supermarkets | 506 Mansfield Road | 785 yd | |
| Ozan International Food Centre | 586 Mansfield Road | 1,003 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carrington Sports Ground CARRINGTON SPORTS GROUND CARRINGTON SPORTS GROUND MANSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 192 yd |
| Magdala Tennis Club MAGDALA ROAD | tennis courts | 466 yd |
| Sherwood Health Spa MANSFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 500 yd |
| Sycamore Park (Closed) Hungerhill Road | grass pitches | 913 yd |
| Garth'S Gym Hartley House Hartley House Haydn Road | health and fitness suite | 950 yd |
| Brendon Lawrence Sports Centre HUNGERHILL ROAD | 955 yd | |
| Djanogly City Academy Nottingham (14 To 18 Centre) SHERWOOD RISE SHERWOOD RISE NOTTINGHAM ROAD | 984 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 196.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.