Neston Drive is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG6 8QZ 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 8QZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG6 8QU, NG6 8QX, NG6 8RZ, NG6 8SE, NG6 8SL, NG6 8SD, NG6 8SB, NG6 8RQ, NG6 0ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG6 8QZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.5% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50% | 48.5% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 36.2% | 40.2% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 44.4% | 0.1% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 7% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 5.6% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 39.7% | 42.8% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 37.4% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 11.5% | -6.8% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 5% | 6.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29% | 26.7% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 8.6% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 18.1% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 18.6% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 20% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -13.8% |
| Other | 7.6% | 1.9% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85.1% | 79.7% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -1.7% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 86.7% 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 | 92% | 86.7% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 7.5% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 86.3% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 13.3% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Sikh | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Neston Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Basford average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Neston Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2026-02-20 | £200,000 |
| 10 Neston Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2026-02-13 | £155,000 |
| 61 Neston Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-08-22 | £192,808 |
| 8 Neston Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2025-07-28 | £210,890 |
| 48 Neston Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2025-04-30 | £219,055 |
NG6 8QZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 72 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 4,080 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 | 4,233 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 4,509 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 | 809 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonington Infant and Nursery School Steadfold Close , Crabtree Farm NG6 8AX | - not rated | 833 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn Park Primary and Nursery School Amesbury Circus , Aspley NG8 6DD | 3out of 4 | 930 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn Park Primary and Nursery School Amesbury Circus , Aspley NG8 6DD | - not rated | 930 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Primary School Bulwell Lane , Old Basford NG6 0BS | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Mellish Comprehensive School Highbury Road , Bulwell NG6 9DS | - not rated | 822 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | - not rated | 1,380 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | 3out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Crane School East Gate , Minver Crescent NG8 5PN | - not rated | 1,653 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulwell Academy Squires Avenue , NG6 8HG | - not rated | 1,985 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 618 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 2,394 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 3,883 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College College Way , NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 3,926 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 | 1,410 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Provision PRU Concord House , Nottingham Road NG7 7FF | - not rated | 2,553 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Hospital School School Office , City Hospital NG5 1PB | - not rated | 2,772 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | - not rated | 2,809 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | - not rated | 2,809 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clip N Climb | Unit 2b, Millennium Way East | 349 yd | |
| Highbury Options | Highbury Hospital, Highbury Road | 514 yd | |
| Aramark Catering Ltd | Highbury Hospital, Highbury Road | 514 yd | |
| T & B's Cafe | 8 Coventry Road | 665 yd | |
| Corner Slice | 15 Highbury Road | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headstocks | Headstocks Public House, Bagnall Road | 321 yd | |
| Basford Hall Miners Welfare | 55 Goldcrest Road | 555 yd | |
| Oxford Hotel | Oxford Hotel, 191-193 Highbury Road | 812 yd | |
| Oakleigh Lodge Social Club | 1 Highbury Road | 837 yd | |
| Millers Barn | Millennium Way West, Nuthall | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grubway | 131 Cinderhill Road | 412 yd | |
| Pomodoro & Basilico | 26 Bells Lane | 714 yd | |
| GG's Takeaway | 28 Bells Lane | 714 yd | |
| China Garden | 24 Bells Lane | 714 yd | |
| KFC Nuthall | 629 Nuthall Road | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 698 Nuthall Road | 654 yd | |
| Iceland | 599 Nuthall Road | 761 yd | |
| Zhongcheng Fresh Surpermarket | Workshop, Bedford Grove | 764 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 209 Highbury Road | 812 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 | 681 yd |
| Cinderhill Gym Ltd NUTHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 785 yd |
| Henry Mellish School And Sports College (Closed) Highbury Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 810 yd |
| Nuthall Recreation (Closed) Nuthall Road | grass pitches | 916 yd |
| Mellish Sports Centre KEMMEL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 932 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 | 163.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.