Park Drive is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG7 1DB is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Park Drive, Nottingham, NG7 1DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG7 1EJ, NG7 1BZ, NG7 1DA, NG7 1EN, NG7 1BB, NG7 1DQ, NG7 1BX, NG7 1EB, NG7 1BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG7 1DB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.2% | 51% | 7.8% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 56.8% | 49% | -7.8% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 52.3% | 38.4% | -13.9% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 44% | 7.2% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5% | 10.4% | 5.4% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.7% | 63.2% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 14.8% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 27.8% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 6.3% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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.
In the area around NG7 1DB this area, 4.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 67.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 10.8% | 1.8% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 13% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.4% | 67.7% | 2.3% | 33.8% | 33.9% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 89.3% | 86.6% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 84% 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 | 82.4% | 84% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 5.9% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 5.5% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.6% | 84.9% | 3.3% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 11.5% | 7.2% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 0.3% | -7.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 76.7% | 13.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Drive was 6.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 99.0% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Drive has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 167 local areas in Castle and the 9th lowest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 Ashley House Park Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-12-19 | £338,784 |
| Flat 2 Ashley House Park Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,500 | 2020-05-25 | £362,676 |
| Flat 8 Ashley House Park Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2018-07-11 | £312,736 |
| Flat 3 Ashley House Park Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2017-09-07 | £675,604 |
| Flat 1 Ashley House Park Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2013-11-06 | £331,814 |
NG7 1DB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NG7 1DB 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Education | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 1,425 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 | 1,490 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 1,754 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 2,093 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 2,229 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Primary and Nursery School Seely Road , Off Ilkeston Road NG7 3GR | - not rated | 822 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edna G Olds Primary and Nursery School Church Street , Lenton NG7 1SJ | - not rated | 847 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edna G. Olds Academy Church Street , Lenton NG7 1SJ | 4out of 4 | 847 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Raleigh Infant School Russell Street , NG7 4FL | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lenton Primary and Nursery School Lenton Boulevard , NG7 2ES | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandfield Comprehensive School Sandfield Road , Lenton NG7 1QH | - not rated | 982 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology 93 Abbey Street , Dunkirk NG7 2PL | 3out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Djanogly City Academy Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham Road NG7 6ND | - not rated | 2,022 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Comprehensive School Gregory Boulevard , NG7 6PA | - not rated | 2,088 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilford Meadows Comprehensive School Coronation Avenue , Wilford NG11 7AD | - not rated | 2,233 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 687 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 687 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 687 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 4,947 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Academy Greenwood Road , NG3 7EB | 2out of 4 | 3,858 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadgate School 1-2 Western Terrace , The Park NG7 1AF | - not rated | 587 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's School 33 Derby Road , NG1 5AW | - not rated | 623 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairview School 16 Harlaxton Road , Lenton NG7 1JA | - not rated | 628 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Learning Zone 29-31 Castle Gate , NG1 7AR | - not rated | 768 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Trent University Burton Street , NG1 4BU | - not rated | 1,007 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ropewalk Coffee Shop | 113 The Ropewalk | 410 yd | |
| Browns Bar & Brasserie | 20 Park Row | 422 yd | |
| Central Bark | Buildings At, Clumber Park Stables | 445 yd | |
| Clock Tower Parlour | Buildings At, Clumber Park Stables | 445 yd | |
| Nottingham Castle Café | Nottingham Castle, Castle Road | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roundhouse Bar & Kitchen | The Roundhouse, Royal Standard Place | 440 yd | |
| Nottingham Playhouse | Nottingham Playhouse, 6 Wellington Circus | 496 yd | |
| Crafty Crow | 102 Friar Lane | 578 yd | |
| French 75 | 92-94 Friar Lane | 589 yd | |
| Fothergills | 5-7 Castle Road | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy Sandwich Bar/Apache Street Food | 25a Derby Road | 638 yd | |
| Kafs Diner | 93-95 Derby Road | 641 yd | |
| Viet 80s Restaurant | 57 Friar Lane | 641 yd | |
| Nissi Gourmet Burgers | 139 Wollaton Street | 657 yd | |
| Snax In The City | 64 Derby Road | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | Unit 1, Castle Marina Retail Park, Castle Bridge Road | 543 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd | 11 Castle Bridge Road | 703 yd | |
| Zaap Thai Market | 93-95 Upper Parliament Street | 741 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 63 Long Row | 780 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd | 223 Derby Road | 786 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Squash Rackets Club TATTERSHALL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 85 yd |
| The Park Tennis Club TATTERSHALL DRIVE | tennis courts | 213 yd |
| Nottingham Castle Lawn Tennis Club COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND TENNIS DRIVE | tennis courts | 420 yd |
| South Nottingham College (Maid Marian Way Campus) MAID MARIAN WAY | health and fitness suite | 687 yd |
| The Lenton Centre WILLOUGHBY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 820 yd |
| Majestics Fitness (Closed) Prospect Place | health and fitness suite | 851 yd |
| Better Gym Nottingham (Closed) Castle Wharf Castle Wharf Canal Street | health and fitness suite | 856 yd |
| Urban Escape WOLLATON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 859 yd |
| Raw Physique (Closed) Castle Buildings Castle Buildings Sherwin Road | health and fitness suite | 888 yd |
| Virgin Active Pure Fitness (Nottingham) (Closed) The Corner House The Corner House Burton Street | health and fitness suite | 1,057 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 | 221.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.