Darlton Drive is in Arnold, Nottingham and in Gedling district. NG5 7LW is located in the Plains electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gedling. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Darlton Drive, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 7LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 7LX, NG5 7LR, NG5 7LT, NG5 7LS, NG5 7LU, NG5 7LQ, NG5 7ND, NG5 6RZ, NG5 7HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG5 7LW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 47.7% | 48.1% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 52.3% | 51.9% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NG5 7LW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.5% 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 | 31.2% | 33% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 52.5% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7% | 8% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.8% | 47.9% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 37.1% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 10.3% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 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 | 15.3% | 10.5% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 11.2% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 13% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 22.8% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 34.4% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 0.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.8% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 4.1% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 83.8% | 80.5% | -3.3% | 81.4% | -0.9% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 88% 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 | 90.4% | 88% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 5.6% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 88.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.4% | 9.1% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 0% | -7.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Darlton Drive was 9.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.2% lower than the Coppice average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Darlton Drive has the 5th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Coppice and the 28th lowest crime rate of 385 local areas in Gedling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 44.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 Darlton Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-07-26 | £269,909 |
| 80 Darlton Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-10-25 | £241,018 |
| 80 Darlton Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-10-06 | £230,539 |
| 78 Darlton Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-09-01 | £266,153 |
| 102 Darlton Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2023-05-19 | £193,392 |
NG5 7LW 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Education | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coppice Farm Primary School Laver Close , Arnold NG5 7LS | 3out of 4 | 220 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Killisick Junior School Killisick Road , Arnold NG5 8BY | 2out of 4 | 825 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernehale Junior School Derwent Crescent , Gedling Road NG5 6TA | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Mellors Primary Academy Bonington Drive , Arnold NG5 7EX | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernehale Infant School Derwent Crescent , Gedling Road NG5 6TA | 4out of 4 | 903 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Voluntary Academy Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 148 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | 2out of 4 | 690 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill Academy Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX | 4out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Academy Coningswath Road , Carlton NG4 3SH | 3out of 4 | 3,230 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | - not rated | 3,244 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 5,462 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrymount School Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN | 3out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Digby School 61 Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DS | 3out of 4 | 2,245 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 3,283 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Home Education PRU Sherwood Education Centre, Perry Road , NG5 3AE | 2out of 4 | 3,520 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorneywood Education Base The Wells Road , NG3 3AL | - not rated | 3,897 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolleston Fish Bar | 56 Rolleston Drive, Arnold | 576 yd | |
| Arthur's Eatery | Brookfields Garden Centre, Mapperley Plains | 730 yd | |
| Kavi Char | 6 Beechwood Road, Arnold | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Oak | 79 Rolleston Drive, Arnold | 712 yd | |
| Arrow | The Arrow, Gedling Road | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Exchange | 68 Rolleston Drive, Arnold | 576 yd | |
| Tang's Chinese Takeaway | 70 Rolleston Drive, Arnold | 576 yd | |
| The Curry Pot | 58 Rolleston Drive, Arnold | 576 yd | |
| GoodFillas | 112 Coppice Road, Arnold | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Post Mill Close, Wymondham | 920 yd | |
| CO-OP | Co-op, 110 Coppice Road | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Catholic Voluntary Academy DARLTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 208 yd |
| Playfootball Nottingham Arnold School and Technology College Arnold School and Technology College Gedling Road | artificial grass pitch | 417 yd |
| Killisick Recreation Ground Killisick Road | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Arnold Hill Academy GEDLING ROAD | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Killisick Junior School KILLISICK ROAD | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Ernehale Junior School DERWENT CRESCENT | grass pitches | 917 yd |
| Robert Mellors School BONINGTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,019 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 | 129.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.