Craster Drive is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG6 7FJ is located in the Bulwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham North. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Craster Drive, Nottingham, NG6 7FJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG6 7FQ, NG6 7FN, NG6 7FP, NG6 7FR, NG6 7FG, NG6 7FS, NG6 7FH, NG6 7FT, NG6 7GH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG6 7FJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51.8% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.2% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 30% | 30.6% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 50% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 11.1% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 6.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 34.5% | 40.4% | 5.9% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 45.2% | 37.4% | -7.8% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 16.9% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.1% | 25.4% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 11.1% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 16.7% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.3% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 19.8% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 20.6% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 85.8% | 85.4% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 4.0% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 91.7% | 91.3% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 91% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.6% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 0.3% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Craster Drive was 30.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.9% lower than the Bulwell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Craster Drive has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Bulwell and the 130th lowest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Craster Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-11-21 | £227,206 |
| 5 Craster Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-07-18 | £198,665 |
| 3 Craster Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-04-17 | £215,010 |
| 1 Craster Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-04-17 | £238,323 |
| 30 Craster Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-03-13 | £162,045 |
NG6 7FJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snape Wood Primary and Nursery School Aspen Road , Bulwell NG6 7DS | 2out of 4 | 765 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rufford Infant School Hoewood Road , Bulwell NG6 8LE | - not rated | 918 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rufford Primary and Nursery School Hoewood Road , NG6 8LE | 3out of 4 | 918 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hempshill Hall Primary School Armstrong Road , Hempshill Vale Estate NG6 7AT | - not rated | 1,196 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rufford Junior School Hoewood Road , Bulwell NG6 8LF | - not rated | 1,357 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bulwell Academy Hucknall Lane , NG6 8AQ | 2out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The River Leen School Hucknall Lane , Bulwell NG6 8AQ | - not rated | 1,776 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulwell Academy Squires Avenue , NG6 8HG | - not rated | 1,778 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Derbyshire Comprehensive School Hucknall Lane , Bulwell NG6 8AQ | - not rated | 1,867 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kimberley School Newdigate Street , Kimberley NG16 2NJ | - not rated | 2,575 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 2,894 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 4,010 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 4,778 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College College Way , NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 4,802 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 | 3,613 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bestwood Village School School Walk , Bestwood Village NG6 8UU | - not rated | 3,741 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | 3out of 4 | 4,172 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury School Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | - not rated | 4,172 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Rectory 11 St Agnes Close , Off Wigman Road NG8 4BJ | - not rated | 4,227 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Kangaroo | Unit 2, Dabell Avenue | 357 yd | |
| Review Solicitors | First Floor, 4 Aspect Business Park, Bennerley Road | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limekiln | The Limekiln, Camberley Road | 741 yd | |
| Top House | Top House, Bardney Drive | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Base | Unit 2, Limekiln Court | 741 yd | |
| Angelos Chippery | Unit 1, Limekiln Court | 741 yd | |
| Yummy Yum | Unit 3, Limekiln Court | 741 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 | 235.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.