Rigley Drive is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG5 9RJ is located in the Bulwell Forest electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham North. This postcode has been in use since 1987-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rigley Drive, Nottingham, NG5 9RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG5 9RP, NG5 9RB, NG5 9RF, NG5 9RE, NG5 9RT, NG5 9RL, NG5 9RA, NG5 9DD, NG5 9AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG5 9RJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 51.2% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 50.1% | 48.8% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 40.8% | 39.2% | -1.6% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 45.4% | 5.0% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 7.3% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 54.6% | 47.6% | -7.0% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 33.5% | 3.7% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 12% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 18.5% | 17.6% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 12.2% | 3.4% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.9% | 11.8% | -10.1% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 17.2% | 2.6% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 32.1% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 7.7% | 4.2% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 0.6% | -2.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 9% | 7.5% | 2.5% | 6.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.6% | 2.1% | -3.5% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 76.4% | 75.2% | -1.2% | 81.4% | -6.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 78.1% 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 | 85.8% | 78.1% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 10.5% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 5.7% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 3.9% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.5% | 78.3% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 12.3% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 4.5% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 3.3% | -4.1% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rigley Drive was 74.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.1% lower than the Bulwell Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rigley Drive has the 20th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Bulwell Forest and the 359th lowest crime rate of 934 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Rigley Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2025-06-12 | £141,433 |
| 17 Rigley Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2024-12-18 | £171,157 |
| 15 Rigley Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-10-10 | £181,338 |
| 3 Rigley Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2023-04-28 | £224,727 |
| 9 Rigley Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-12-06 | £167,245 |
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 4,898 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 5,157 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 | 5,218 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westglade Junior School Syke Road , Top Valley NG5 9BG | - not rated | 742 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westglade Infant and Nursery School Syke Road , Top Valley NG5 9BG | - not rated | 742 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westglade Primary School Syke Road , Top Valley NG5 9BG | 3out of 4 | 742 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Whipple Infant and Nursery School Padstow Road , Bestwood Estate NG5 5GH | - not rated | 765 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Whipple Junior School Padstow Road , Bestwood Estate NG5 5GH | - not rated | 765 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padstow School Padstow Road , Bestwood Estate NG5 5GH | - not rated | 671 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Top Valley School & Engineering College Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | - not rated | 985 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Top Valley Academy Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | - not rated | 985 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Vale Academy Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 985 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Mellish Comprehensive School Highbury Road , Bulwell NG6 9DS | - not rated | 1,154 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 | 1,079 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 2,305 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , Bestwood NG5 5SL | - not rated | 1,706 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Green Crescent School Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 1,806 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Hospital School School Office , City Hospital NG5 1PB | - not rated | 1,858 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , NG5 6EQ | - not rated | 1,930 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd (Tesco Customer cafe) | Tesco, Top Valley Way | 221 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 1, Top Valley Way | 221 yd | |
| Bulwell Forest Golf Club | Golf Pavilion, Hucknall Road | 251 yd | |
| Ajaes Cob Shop | 6 Andover Road | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuck and Tanner | The Tuck And Tanner, 6 Top Valley Way | 221 yd | |
| Top Valley Social Club | Top Valley Social Club, 1 Potters Close | 1,031 yd | |
| The Newstead Abbey | Newstead Abbey Hotel, St Albans Road | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go Nottingham TV | Tesco, Top Valley Way | 221 yd | |
| Little Caesars Pizza | Unit 2, Top Valley Way | 224 yd | |
| The Anchor | 151 Andover Road | 829 yd | |
| Beijing Garden | 4 Andover Road | 1,058 yd | |
| Britannia Pizza | 3 Gainsford Crescent | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco, Top Valley Way | 221 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | 989 Hucknall Road | 471 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bulwell Forest Golf Club THE CLUBHOUSE THE CLUBHOUSE HUCKNALL ROAD | golf | 248 yd |
| Bulwell Forest BULWELL FOREST BULWELL FOREST HUCKNALL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 255 yd |
| Southglade Leisure Centre SOUTHGLADE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 391 yd |
| Westglade Primary School SYKE ROAD | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Cantrell Primary And Nursery School CANTRELL ROAD | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Stanstead Primary School STANSTEAD AVENUE | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| Mellish Sports Centre KEMMEL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,018 yd |
| Top Valley Academy (Closed) TOP VALLEY DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 1,063 yd |
| Parkvale Academy TOP VALLEY DRIVE | 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 | 182.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.