Tavistock Drive is in Mapperley Park, Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG3 5DW 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 5DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG3 5DU, NG3 5DY, NG3 5DZ, NG3 5DX, NG5 2EG, NG5 2EH, NG3 5EA, NG3 5DA, NG3 5DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG3 5DW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% of residents 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 | 46.3% | 47.5% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 53.7% | 52.5% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 5DW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.8% 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 | 52% | 52.8% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 32.2% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 9% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 61.9% | 42.3% | -19.6% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 40.5% | 11.2% | 33.6% | 6.9% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 12.5% | 6.6% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.4% | 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.
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 51.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.1% | 11.1% | 5.0% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 6.8% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 11.1% | 1.9% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 17.5% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.1% | 51.7% | -2.4% | 33.8% | 17.9% |
| Other | 9.6% | 0% | -9.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 7.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 5.4% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 5% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 71.5% | 69.4% | -2.1% | 81.4% | -12.0% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 74% 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 | 74.1% | 74% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| European Union | 11.1% | 9.3% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 7.1% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.7% | 74.6% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 12.2% | 7.4% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 4.7% | -2.0% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 3.9% | -6.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 30.7% | 46.2% | -15.5% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 11.2% | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tavistock Drive was 24.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.6% lower than the Mapperley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tavistock Drive has the 11th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Mapperley and the 96th lowest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Tavistock Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2025-02-28 | £435,962 |
| 20 Tavistock Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-06-03 | £393,604 |
| 64 Tavistock Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £578,000 | 2022-07-29 | £579,769 |
| 32 Tavistock Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2022-03-10 | £540,490 |
| 48 Tavistock Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2021-12-13 | £533,158 |
The percentage of student residents living in NG3 5DW 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,766 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 | 422 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont Primary and Nursery School Claremont Road , NG5 1BH | 3out of 4 | 598 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 | 781 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydn Primary School Haydn Road , Sherwood NG5 2JU | 4out of 4 | 852 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Djanogly Sherwood Academy Sherwood Rise , Sherwood NG7 7AR | - not rated | 854 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Free School The Courtaulds Building , 290 Haydn Road NG5 1EB | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Djanogly City Academy Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham Road NG7 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | - not rated | 1,574 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | 1out of 4 | 2,960 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Aspley Lane , NG8 5GY | - not rated | 3,005 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,540 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 | 3,660 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 | 645 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| FUEL Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX | - not rated | 962 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollygirt School Elm Avenue , NG3 4GF | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Girls' High School 9 Arboretum Street , NG1 4JB | - not rated | 1,362 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Hospital and Home Education PRU Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE | 2out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 255 yd | |
| The Cake Solution | 363 Mansfield Road | 255 yd | |
| Caribbean Tastes | 357 Mansfield Road | 255 yd | |
| Carrington Community Cafe | St Johns Church, Mansfield Road | 444 yd | |
| Tipu Sultan Nottingham | 482 Mansfield Road | 563 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor's Orders | 351 Mansfield Road | 255 yd | |
| Turners Inn | The Turners, 335-337 Mansfield Road | 270 yd | |
| The Gladstone Hotel | The Gladstone Hotel, 45 Loscoe Road | 306 yd | |
| Grosvenor | The Grosvenor, Mansfield Road | 438 yd | |
| Federation House Social Club | Federation House Social Club, Ebury Road | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spuds n Stuff Ltd | 361a Mansfield Road | 221 yd | |
| Cod's Scallops | 311-313 Mansfield Road | 255 yd | |
| Jasmine Inn | 359 Mansfield Road | 255 yd | |
| Grill Town | 305 Mansfield Road | 255 yd | |
| Pancho's Fish Bar & Kebab House | 367-369 Mansfield Road | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | 323-333 Mansfield Road | 255 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food | 365 Mansfield Road | 255 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 101 Hucknall Road | 648 yd | |
| Sainsbury’s Supermarkets | 506 Mansfield Road | 829 yd | |
| Ozan International Food Centre | 586 Mansfield Road | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carrington Sports Ground CARRINGTON SPORTS GROUND CARRINGTON SPORTS GROUND MANSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 231 yd |
| Magdala Tennis Club MAGDALA ROAD | tennis courts | 435 yd |
| Sherwood Health Spa MANSFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 455 yd |
| Sycamore Park (Closed) Hungerhill Road | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Brendon Lawrence Sports Centre HUNGERHILL ROAD | 935 yd | |
| Djanogly City Academy Nottingham (14 To 18 Centre) SHERWOOD RISE SHERWOOD RISE NOTTINGHAM ROAD | 969 yd | |
| Garth'S Gym Hartley House Hartley House Haydn Road | health and fitness suite | 969 yd |
| The Forest Sports Zone THE FOREST RECREATION GROUND THE FOREST RECREATION GROUND GREGORY BOULEVARD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,063 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 | 142.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.