Ransom Drive is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG3 5LR is located in the Mapperley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham East. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ransom Drive, Nottingham, NG3 5LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG3 5LN, NG3 5HN, NG3 5HH, NG3 5JF, NG3 5JE, NG3 3EY, NG3 5HG, NG3 5JG, NG3 5NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG3 5LR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 53.5% | 49.1% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 46.5% | 50.9% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 5LR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.1% 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 | 61.6% | 58.1% | -3.5% | 37.9% | 20.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.5% | 21.1% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -23.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 13.2% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.5% | 50.4% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 34.3% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 11.6% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 17.4% | 11.7% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.5% | 10.2% | -11.3% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 14% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 15.2% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 39.8% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 6.0% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.4% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.3% 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 | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.5% | 4.8% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 20% | 6% | -14.0% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 60.7% | 76.3% | 15.6% | 81.4% | -5.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 74.8% 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 | 87.6% | 74.8% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 14.5% | 9.4% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 75.2% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 16.4% | 16.4% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 6.6% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 1.5% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 76.7% | -11.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 11% | 1.3% | 9.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ransom Drive was 51.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.1% lower than the Mapperley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ransom Drive has the 28th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Mapperley and the 249th lowest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Ransom Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2025-07-21 | £205,796 |
| 4 Ransom Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £373,000 | 2025-01-20 | £371,889 |
| 19 Ransom Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2023-12-19 | £203,303 |
| 51 Ransom Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-09-21 | £239,048 |
| 53 Ransom Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2023-05-30 | £217,724 |
| Full-Time Employee | 132 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 2,304 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 2,465 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB | - not rated | 3,952 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 4,151 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School Querneby Road , Mapperley NG3 5HS | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's Well Junior School The Wells Road , NG3 3AG | - not rated | 857 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Porchester Junior School Standhill Road , Carlton NG4 1LF | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Porchester Junior School Standhill Road , Carlton NG4 1LF | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anns Well Primary School Hungerhill Road , St Ann's NG3 3PQ | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | 2out of 4 | 325 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott Durham School Ransom Drive , Mapperley NG3 5LR | - not rated | 354 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Pelham Avenue , NG5 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,770 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Fields Sixth Form College Carlton Road , NG3 2NR | - not rated | 2,004 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manvers Pierrepont Comprehensive School Carlton Road , NG3 2NR | - not rated | 2,004 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold and Carlton College Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR | - not rated | 2,304 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 2,802 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 3,314 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 3,314 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 3,314 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 | 2,797 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ann's Hospital School Mickleborough Avenue , The Wells Road NG3 3AL | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorneywood Education Base The Wells Road , NG3 3AL | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mountford House School 373 Mansfield Road , NG5 2DA | - not rated | 1,469 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount Preparatory School Cranmer Mount , St Ann's Hill NG3 4LA | - not rated | 1,493 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rutland House School Elm Bank , Mapperley Road NG3 5AJ | - not rated | 1,501 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso Gallery | 568 Woodborough Road | 462 yd | |
| Ecoworks | St Anns Allotments Visitor Centre, 121 Ransom Road | 608 yd | |
| Greenwood Coffee Bar | The Wells Road Centre, The Wells Road | 625 yd | |
| Options & Cafe Art | Part Of, Duncan Macmillan House, Porchester Road | 715 yd | |
| Tuk Tuk | 631-633 Woodborough Road | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke of Cambridge | The Duke Of Cambridge, 548 Woodborough Road | 462 yd | |
| Punch Bowl | The Punch Bowl, 214 Porchester Road | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mapperley Fryer | 582 Woodborough Road | 462 yd | |
| Gurkha Chilli | 580 Woodborough Road | 462 yd | |
| Mumbai Spice and The Dessert Co | 698 Woodborough Road | 749 yd | |
| KFC Nottingham Mapperley Drive Thru | 701 Woodborough Road | 945 yd | |
| Welcome | 627 Woodborough Road | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 229 Ransom Road | 229 yd | |
| Flints Stores | 8 Ransom Road | 668 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 601 Woodborough Road | 816 yd | |
| IC Discounts | The Wells Road | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coppice Park RANSOM ROAD | grass pitches | 104 yd |
| Nottingham Academy (Ransom Road Site) RANSOM DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 325 yd |
| Mapperley Sports Village RANSOM DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 325 yd |
| Elliot Durham Swimming Pool (Closed) Ransom Drive | swimming pool | 353 yd |
| Sycamore Park (Closed) Hungerhill Road | grass pitches | 947 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 | 92.9% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 171.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.