Dunvegan Drive is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG5 5DW is located in the Bulwell Forest electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dunvegan Drive, Nottingham, NG5 5DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 5DD, NG5 5DR, NG5 5DE, NG5 5DS, NG5 5DL, NG5 5DX, NG5 5DA, NG5 5DT, NG5 5DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG5 5DW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.1% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.9% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 NG5 5DW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.6% 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 | 25.7% | 24.1% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.9% | 59.6% | 4.7% | 44.2% | 15.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 6.1% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 8.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 41.7% | 44.6% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 37.6% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 12.9% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 21.9% | 24.6% | 2.7% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 9% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 14.3% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 6.6% | -1.4% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 17.2% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 24.2% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 6.3% | 4.1% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 5% | 5.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 5% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 83.5% | 83.8% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 2.4% |
In this area, 91.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 91.2% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 91.2% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 0.4% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dunvegan Drive was 29.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.0% lower than the Bulwell Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dunvegan Drive has the 7th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Bulwell Forest and the 110th lowest crime rate of 934 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dunvegan Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-06-05 | £267,666 |
| 8 Dunvegan Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-06-28 | £283,470 |
| 23 Dunvegan Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-12-18 | £254,024 |
| 2 Dunvegan Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2020-05-22 | £240,596 |
| 3 Dunvegan Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2019-06-24 | £276,584 |
NG5 5DW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NG5 5DW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rise Park Primary and Nursery School Bestwood Park Drive West , Rise Park NG5 5EL | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Park Infant and Nursery School Bestwood Park Drive West , Rise Park Estate NG5 5EL | - not rated | 547 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Primary Academy Bewcastle Road , Top Valley NG5 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 725 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Primary School Bewcastle Road , Top Valley NG5 9PJ | - not rated | 725 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastglade Primary and Nursery School Whitcombe Gardens , Top Valley NG5 9ED | - not rated | 861 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Valley School & Engineering College Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | - not rated | 698 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Top Valley Academy Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | - not rated | 698 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Vale Academy Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Wood School Bewcastle Road , Warren Hill NG5 9PJ | - not rated | 950 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oakwood Academy Bewcastle Road , Warren Hill NG5 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 2,364 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 3,905 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bestwood Village School School Walk , Bestwood Village NG6 8UU | - not rated | 1,357 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , Bestwood NG5 5SL | - not rated | 2,418 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 2,611 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , NG5 6EQ | - not rated | 2,740 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Daybrook Learning Centre Sherbrook Road , Daybrook NG5 6AT | - not rated | 3,094 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandwich Bar | 310 Hucknall Lane | 1,082 yd | |
| The Old Forge Mill | Mill Lane | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke of St Albans | The Duke Of St Albans, Bewcastle Road | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea King Fish Bar | 15 Bestwood Park Drive West | 441 yd | |
| Rise Park Cafe | 11 Bestwood Park Drive West | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 17 Bestwood Park Drive West | 441 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Valley Academy (Closed) TOP VALLEY DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 625 yd |
| Parkvale Academy TOP VALLEY DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Warren Primary Academy BEWCASTLE ROAD | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| The Oakwood Academy BEWCASTLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 940 yd |
| Big Wood School (Closed) Bewcastle Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 951 yd |
| Westglade Primary School SYKE ROAD | grass pitches | 987 yd |
| Stanstead Primary School STANSTEAD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,053 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 | 152.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.