Skylark Drive is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG6 0NL is located in the Basford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham North. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Skylark Drive, Nottingham, NG6 0NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG6 0LE, NG6 0NJ, NG6 0NE, NG6 0JX, NG6 0LF, NG6 0NH, NG6 0NF, NG6 0NG, NG6 0JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG6 0NL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 52.7% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 49.3% | 47.3% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 | 41.7% | 35.7% | -6.0% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.7% | 39.7% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10% | 15.2% | 5.2% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 5.8% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 43.8% | 41% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 33.3% | 3.9% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 15% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 8.4% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 28.3% | 26.8% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 10.3% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 19.2% | 6.2% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.4% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 12.5% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 27% | 25.9% | -1.1% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 6.6% | 2.9% | -3.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 1.1% | -2.6% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| White | 79.4% | 77.7% | -1.7% | 81.4% | -3.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 84.7% 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 | 88.6% | 84.7% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 7.7% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 3.3% | -2.6% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 85% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 12.8% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 1.8% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 5.5% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Skylark Drive was 71.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.8% lower than the Basford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Skylark Drive has the 16th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Basford and the 346th lowest crime rate of 934 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% 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 Skylark Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2025-11-28 | £223,375 |
| 8 Skylark Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £254,000 | 2025-07-03 | £256,006 |
| 2 Skylark Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-11-01 | £230,648 |
| 8 Skylark Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-10-19 | £241,383 |
| 8 Skylark Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-09-15 | £226,889 |
NG6 0NL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 3,441 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 | 3,555 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 3,666 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark Primary School Bulwell Lane , Old Basford NG6 0BS | - not rated | 470 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Basford School Percy Street , Old Basford NG6 0GF | 3out of 4 | 503 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Basford Primary and Nursery School Percy Street , Old Basford NG6 0GF | - not rated | 503 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Infant and Nursery School Bulwell Lane , Old Basford NG6 0DA | - not rated | 540 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Primary School Park Lane , Old Basford NG6 0DT | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | - not rated | 748 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Mellish Comprehensive School Highbury Road , Bulwell NG6 9DS | - not rated | 878 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Crane School East Gate , Minver Crescent NG8 5PN | - not rated | 1,630 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Padstow School Padstow Road , Bestwood Estate NG5 5GH | - not rated | 1,740 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 624 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 1,907 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 4,121 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College College Way , NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 4,170 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 5,088 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Crescent School Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG | - not rated | 597 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Provision PRU Concord House , Nottingham Road NG7 7FF | - not rated | 1,668 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Hospital School School Office , City Hospital NG5 1PB | - not rated | 2,070 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| FUEL Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX | - not rated | 2,202 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Include C/O Severn Trent Water , Hucknall Road NG5 1FH | - not rated | 2,303 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basford United Football Club | Basford United Football Club, Greenwich Avenue | 122 yd | |
| Disability Support | Old Basford Community Centre, Bramble Close | 333 yd | |
| Roll On In Sandwich Bar | 30 Southwark Street | 539 yd | |
| Corner Slice | 15 Highbury Road | 651 yd | |
| Community Café at St Aidan's CIC | St Aidans Church And Church Hall, Lansdowne Road | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mill | The Mill Public House, Bagnall Road | 240 yd | |
| Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service | Stockhill Fire Station, Stockhill Lane | 395 yd | |
| The Old Pear Tree | The Old Pear Tree Public House, Bulwell Lane | 482 yd | |
| Headstocks | Headstocks Public House, Bagnall Road | 605 yd | |
| Oakleigh Lodge Social Club | 1 Highbury Road | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George’s Greek Grill, Chippy & Pizza | 16 Bagnall Road | 162 yd | |
| Curry Nites | 2 Bagnall Road | 162 yd | |
| Eat Well | 12 Bagnall Road | 162 yd | |
| Mr T's Pizza | 4 Bagnall Road | 162 yd | |
| 1st Class Pizza & Kebab House | 470 Vernon Road | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zhongcheng Fresh Surpermarket | Workshop, Bedford Grove | 636 yd | |
| Iceland | 599 Nuthall Road | 780 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 698 Nuthall Road | 818 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Street Recreation Ground MILL STREET PLAYING FIELDS MILL STREET PLAYING FIELDS GREENWICH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 229 yd |
| Old Basford School PERCY STREET | grass pitches | 486 yd |
| Nuthall Recreation (Closed) Nuthall Road | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| Bar Lane Community Sports UNIT B1 UNIT B1 BAR LANE | artificial grass pitch | 746 yd |
| Ellis Guilford Sports Centre BAR LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 753 yd |
| Cinderhill Gym Ltd NUTHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 841 yd |
| Henry Mellish School And Sports College (Closed) Highbury Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 873 yd |
| Vernon Park VERNON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 963 yd |
| Mellish Sports Centre KEMMEL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,042 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.