Devon Drive is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG5 2EN is located in the Sherwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Devon Drive, Nottingham, NG5 2EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 2FA, NG5 2ES, NG5 2FE, NG5 2EY, NG5 2FF, NG5 2FD, NG5 2ET, NG5 2EU, NG5 2EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG5 2EN has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 43.6% | 49% | 5.4% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 56.4% | 51% | -5.4% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.5% | 41.8% | -0.7% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 39.8% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 8.2% | 3.7% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 51.8% | 55.3% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 29% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 11.7% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 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 57.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 12.1% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 5.3% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 6.9% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 11.3% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.8% | 57.1% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 23.3% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 88.2% | 84.3% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 84.3% 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 | 87.9% | 84.3% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.2% | 84.3% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.7% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 2% | -6.5% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.7% | 37.2% | 22.5% |
| Christian | 28.3% | 46.2% | -17.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Devon Drive was 7.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.3% lower than the Mapperley average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Devon Drive has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Mapperley and the 18th lowest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Devon Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-01-24 | £299,951 |
| 50 Devon Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-09-08 | £406,890 |
| 2 Devon Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £202,800 | 2023-05-02 | £212,280 |
| 32 Devon Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2020-12-18 | £202,956 |
| 48 Devon Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,650 | 2019-04-08 | £260,602 |
NG5 2EN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Education | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 2,121 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 3,095 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 | 3,257 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 3,379 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 5,238 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haydn Primary School Haydn Road , Sherwood NG5 2JU | - not rated | 248 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrington Primary and Nursery School Jenner Street , Carrington NG5 2BF | 3out of 4 | 708 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seely Junior School Perry Road , Sherwood NG5 3AE | - not rated | 768 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seely Primary School Perry Road , Sherwood NG5 3AE | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seely Infant and Nursery School Perry Road , Sherwood NG5 3AE | - not rated | 768 yd | Community school | 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 | 655 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Pelham Avenue , NG5 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott Durham School Ransom Drive , Mapperley NG3 5LR | - not rated | 1,499 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | 2out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Comprehensive School Gregory Boulevard , NG7 6PA | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 2,255 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 3,189 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 3,423 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 3,462 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 3,462 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 | 4,072 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Include C/O Severn Trent Water , Hucknall Road NG5 1FH | - not rated | 560 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mountford House School 373 Mansfield Road , NG5 2DA | - not rated | 634 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| FUEL Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX | - not rated | 717 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Home Education PRU Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE | - not rated | 743 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham HOPE Academy Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharing Sherwood | Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive | 1 yd | |
| Eat Good | Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive | 1 yd | |
| Tata's Restaurant | 67 Haydn Road | 180 yd | |
| Levan Cafe Ltd | 73 Haydn Road | 180 yd | |
| Tipu Sultan Nottingham | 482 Mansfield Road | 225 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Drinkery Bar & Kitchen | 71 Haydn Road | 185 yd | |
| The Crafty Teller | Crafty Teller, 532 Mansfield Road | 321 yd | |
| Robin Hood Public House | 540 Mansfield Road | 330 yd | |
| The Sherwood | Sherwood Inn, 548 Mansfield Road | 330 yd | |
| Kraft Werks | 513 Mansfield Road | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spicy Nights | 91 Haydn Road | 180 yd | |
| Dragon Palace | 77 Haydn Road | 180 yd | |
| Sanam Tandoori | 505 Mansfield Road | 267 yd | |
| Willow House | 528 Mansfield Road | 330 yd | |
| Perigo | 546 Mansfield Road | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury’s Supermarkets | 506 Mansfield Road | 282 yd | |
| Ozan International Food Centre | 586 Mansfield Road | 481 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 101 Hucknall Road | 546 yd | |
| Rajah Foods | 325 Hucknall Road | 604 yd | |
| Co-Op Food | 624 Mansfield Road | 634 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carrington Sports Ground CARRINGTON SPORTS GROUND CARRINGTON SPORTS GROUND MANSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 477 yd |
| Garth'S Gym Hartley House Hartley House Haydn Road | health and fitness suite | 512 yd |
| Hmp Nottingham PERRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 765 yd |
| The Gym (Nottingham Sherwood) MANSFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 797 yd |
| Djanogly City Academy Nottingham (Haydn Road Sports Ground) SPORTS GROUND PAVILION SPORTS GROUND PAVILION HAYDN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 798 yd |
| Djanogly City Academy Nottingham (14 To 18 Centre) SHERWOOD RISE SHERWOOD RISE NOTTINGHAM ROAD | 1,056 yd | |
| Sherwood Health Spa MANSFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,065 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 | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| 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 | 137.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.