Heron Drive is in Lenton, Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG7 2DG is located in the Radford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham South. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Heron Drive, Lenton, Nottingham, NG7 2DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG7 2EH, NG7 2FN, NG7 2FA, NG7 2FL, NG7 2BE, NG7 2FS, NG7 2DF, NG7 2EJ, NG7 2EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG7 2DG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.4% | 50.3% | 4.9% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 54.6% | 49.7% | -4.9% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NG7 2DG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 75.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 74.8% | 75.9% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 38.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.6% | 16.3% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -27.9% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 62.5% | 64.1% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 15.7% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 25.6% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -8.0% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 9% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
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 2DG this area, 5.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.3% | 7.7% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 24.5% | 36.6% | 12.1% | 16.9% | 19.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 49% | 43% | -6.0% | 33.8% | 9.2% |
| Other | 8.4% | 0.7% | -7.7% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 7.8% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 7.9% | 4.6% | -3.3% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 71.1% | 69.3% | -1.8% | 81.4% | -12.1% |
| Arab | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 72.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.1% | 72.1% | 7.0% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 11.7% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.8% | 7.8% | -8.0% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.5% | 71.6% | 7.1% | 83.2% | -11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 8.6% | 14.2% | 5.6% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.2% | 8.4% | -4.8% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 2.6% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 3.2% | -3.4% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 5.8% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 3.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 26.9% | 46.2% | -19.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heron Drive was 26.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.9% lower than the Hyson Green & Arboretum average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Heron Drive has the 8th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Hyson Green & Arboretum and the 103rd lowest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 Heron Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2026-01-30 | £200,976 |
| 135 Heron Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-11-29 | £179,711 |
| 102 Heron Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2024-10-31 | £240,977 |
| 105 Heron Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2024-04-12 | £172,920 |
| 125 Heron Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2023-04-21 | £189,874 |
NG7 2DG 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NG7 2DG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | - not rated | 555 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 601 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 1,938 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 3,526 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radford Primary School Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3FL | - not rated | 572 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Radford Primary School Academy Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3FL | 3out of 4 | 572 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre Kennington Road , Radford NG8 1QD | - not rated | 736 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edna G Olds Primary and Nursery School Church Street , Lenton NG7 1SJ | - not rated | 763 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edna G. Olds Academy Church Street , Lenton NG7 1SJ | 4out of 4 | 763 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 457 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Glen-Bott School Sutton Passeys Crescent , Wollaton Park NG8 1EA | - not rated | 1,114 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Wollaton Academy Sutton Passeys Crescent , Wollaton Park NG8 1EA | 4out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology 93 Abbey Street , Dunkirk NG7 2PL | 3out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Djanogly City Academy Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham Road NG7 6ND | - not rated | 2,048 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,102 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 2,102 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 2,102 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 2,669 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 4,061 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 | 5,189 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenholme School 392 Derby Road , NG7 2DX | - not rated | 446 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairview School 16 Harlaxton Road , Lenton NG7 1JA | - not rated | 802 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadgate School 1-2 Western Terrace , The Park NG7 1AF | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University Hospital School E Floor East Block , Queen's Medical Centre NG7 2UH | - not rated | 1,247 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Learning Centre Forest Road West , Radford NG7 4ES | - not rated | 1,425 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Tea | 243 Ilkeston Road | 273 yd | |
| Tikhana Cafe Ltd | 313 Ilkeston Road | 280 yd | |
| The Garden | 313a Ilkeston Road | 292 yd | |
| Subway | 1 Chettles Trade Park, Midland Way | 388 yd | |
| Cupp Bubbletea | 5 Midland Way | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Garvey West Indian Cavaliers Sports & Social Club | Marcus Garvey Centre, Lenton Boulevard | 280 yd | |
| The Three Wheatsheaves | Three Wheat Sheaves, 402 Derby Road | 484 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | The Plough Inn, 17 St Peters Street | 557 yd | |
| Newark Hall | Newark Hall, University Of Nottingham Jubilee Campus, Wollaton Road | 643 yd | |
| Nottingham Royal Navy Association Club Ltd | The Nottingham Royal Naval Association Club, 22 Church Street | 710 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zumusushi | Unit 1, Redwood Court, Salisbury Street | 146 yd | |
| Poke Shack | Unit 1, Redwood Court, Salisbury Street | 146 yd | |
| The Athenian | Unit 1, Redwood Court, Salisbury Street | 146 yd | |
| Noodle Inn Nottingham | Unit 1, Redwood Court, Salisbury Street | 146 yd | |
| Luxford Burgers | Unit 1, Redwood Court, Salisbury Street | 146 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | 1 Midland Way | 400 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 256 Ilkeston Road | 434 yd | |
| Mogal Express | 188-192 Ilkeston Road | 524 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd | 223 Derby Road | 643 yd | |
| Cho Viet Nottingham | 18 St Peters Street | 717 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Nottingham (Jubilee Campus Sports Centre) UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM INNOVATION PARK UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM INNOVATION PARK TRIUMPH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 269 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Nottingham) 2-6 2-6 MIDLAND WAY | health and fitness suite | 585 yd |
| John Carroll Leisure Centre DENMAN STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 729 yd |
| The Lenton Centre WILLOUGHBY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 832 yd |
| Majestics Fitness (Closed) Prospect Place | health and fitness suite | 903 yd |
| Raw Physique (Closed) Castle Buildings Castle Buildings Sherwin Road | health and fitness suite | 928 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 | 124.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.