Neston Drive is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG6 8QY is located in the Basford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Neston Drive, Nottingham, NG6 8QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG6 8QW, NG6 8PB, NG6 8SH, NG6 8PX, NG6 8QX, NG6 8RR, NG6 8PL, NG6 8SL, NG6 8SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG6 8QY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 53.1% | 48.8% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 46.9% | 51.2% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 26.7% | 42% | 15.3% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.9% | 41.2% | -12.7% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 5.5% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 | 40.1% | 44.6% | 4.5% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 38% | 32.6% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 17% | 19.4% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
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 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.8% | 25.4% | -13.4% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 15.1% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 17.9% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 15.9% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.1% | 16.7% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 5.4% | 4.4% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 1.6% | -2.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| White | 88.3% | 82.9% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 1.5% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 94.8% | 90.1% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 90.1% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.7% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 34.1% | 46.2% | -12.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 13.3% | 6.0% | 7.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Neston Drive was 97.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.6% lower than the Basford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Neston Drive has the 25th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Basford and the 444th highest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 135 Neston Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-07-11 | £191,703 |
| 116 Neston Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £156,400 | 2024-01-23 | £161,337 |
| 105 Neston Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-01-12 | £175,367 |
| 133 Neston Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-09-29 | £214,879 |
| 93 Neston Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2023-01-23 | £97,248 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB | 4out of 4 | 4,204 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crabtree Farm Primary School Steadfold Close , Crabtree Road NG6 8AX | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School Piccadilly , Bulwell NG6 9FN | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn Park Primary and Nursery School Amesbury Circus , Aspley NG8 6DD | 3out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Primary School Park Lane , Old Basford NG6 0DT | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Basford School Percy Street , Old Basford NG6 0GF | 4out of 4 | 1,222 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 | 1out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulwell Academy Hucknall Lane , NG6 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,049 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Aspley Academy Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | 3out of 4 | 2,615 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Vale Academy Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | 1out of 4 | 2,654 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Aspley Lane , NG8 5GY | - not rated | 2,683 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 4,022 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 1,260 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 2,876 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| FUEL Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX | - not rated | 2,943 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 3,077 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | 3out of 4 | 3,098 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highbury Options | Highbury Hospital, Highbury Road | 356 yd | |
| Aramark Catering Ltd | Highbury Hospital, Highbury Road | 356 yd | |
| Corner Slice | 15 Highbury Road | 564 yd | |
| Clip N Climb | Unit 2b, Millennium Way East | 630 yd | |
| Basford United Football Club | Basford United Football Club, Greenwich Avenue | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headstocks | Headstocks Public House, Bagnall Road | 280 yd | |
| Oakleigh Lodge Social Club | 1 Highbury Road | 564 yd | |
| Basford Hall Miners Welfare | 55 Goldcrest Road | 632 yd | |
| Oxford Hotel | Oxford Hotel, 191-193 Highbury Road | 706 yd | |
| The Mill | The Mill Public House, Bagnall Road | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grubway | 131 Cinderhill Road | 492 yd | |
| Highbury Balti House | 23 Highbury Road | 564 yd | |
| La Cucina | 21 Highbury Road | 564 yd | |
| New Highbury Fish Bar | 192 Highbury Road | 698 yd | |
| China City | 174 Highbury Road | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zhongcheng Fresh Surpermarket | Workshop, Bedford Grove | 491 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 209 Highbury Road | 706 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 698 Nuthall Road | 730 yd | |
| Iceland | 599 Nuthall Road | 801 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 | 437 yd |
| Henry Mellish School And Sports College (Closed) Highbury Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 582 yd |
| Mellish Sports Centre KEMMEL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 731 yd |
| Cinderhill Gym Ltd NUTHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 843 yd |
| Nuthall Recreation (Closed) Nuthall Road | grass pitches | 859 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 | 62.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.