Orston Drive is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG8 1AQ is located in the Lenton & Wollaton East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orston Drive, Nottingham, NG8 1AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 1AP, NG8 1AR, NG8 1AL, NG8 1AB, NG8 1FX, NG8 1EJ, NG8 1AU, NG8 1AA, NG8 1AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG8 1AQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 48% | 49.4% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 52% | 50.6% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 NG8 1AQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 59.8% | 50% | -9.8% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.5% | 26.9% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -17.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 8.3% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 12.2% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.3% | 31.8% | -10.5% | 48.4% | -16.6% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 38.7% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 16.8% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 8.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
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 NG8 1AQ this area, 29.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.3% | 29.3% | 1.0% | 18.2% | 11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 6.4% | 0.5% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.5% | 8.3% | 1.8% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 5.1% | 3.7% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 24.9% | 15.9% | -9.0% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 31.8% | 12.3% | 33.8% | -2.0% |
| Other | 13.3% | 3.2% | -10.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 14.6% | 2.9% | -11.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 12.1% | 6.5% | -5.6% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 5.9% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 62.8% | 70.6% | 7.8% | 81.4% | -10.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 70.9% 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 | 71.4% | 70.9% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -12.3% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 9.9% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.9% | 14% | -5.9% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.4% | 71.3% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 14.6% | 14% | -0.6% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 11.1% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 12.3% | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Sikh | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orston Drive was 219.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 146.6% higher than the Lenton & Wollaton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orston Drive has the 3rd highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Lenton & Wollaton East and the 162nd highest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 103.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Orston Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-09-12 | £200,000 |
| 33 Orston Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-10-25 | £405,528 |
| 57 Orston Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2022-11-25 | £213,053 |
| 48 Orston Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2020-02-14 | £96,238 |
| 49 Orston Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2016-08-09 | £255,094 |
NG8 1AQ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NG8 1AQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 42 |
| Full-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,164 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton Primary and Nursery School Harrow Road , Wollaton Park NG8 1FG | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre Kennington Road , Radford NG8 1QD | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School Southfield Road , Western Boulevard NG8 3PL | 2out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radford Primary School Academy Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3FL | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edna G. Olds Academy Church Street , Lenton NG7 1SJ | 4out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluecoat Wollaton Academy Sutton Passeys Crescent , Wollaton Park NG8 1EA | 4out of 4 | 618 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology 93 Abbey Street , Dunkirk NG7 2PL | 3out of 4 | 1,507 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Aspley Lane , NG8 5GY | - not rated | 2,043 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Aspley Academy Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | 3out of 4 | 2,104 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Girls' Academy Robin's Wood Road , NG8 3LD | 3out of 4 | 2,117 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 3,418 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 3,687 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nottingham University Park , NG7 2RD | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Field School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 3HW | 4out of 4 | 2,030 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fig Tree Primary School 30 Bentinck Road , Hyson Green NG7 4AF | - not rated | 2,127 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Academy 113 Forest Road West , Radford NG7 4ES | 2out of 4 | 2,144 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denewood Academy Denewood Academy , 113 Forest Road West NG7 4ES | 1out of 4 | 2,169 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | University Of Nottingham Jubilee Campus, Wollaton Road | 190 yd | |
| Cafe Aspire | University Of Nottingham Jubilee Campus, Wollaton Road | 190 yd | |
| Cafe Terrazzo | University Of Nottingham Jubilee Campus, Wollaton Road | 190 yd | |
| Hot 9 | 36a Wollaton Road | 539 yd | |
| Spicy House | 34 Wollaton Road | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Hall | Newark Hall, University Of Nottingham Jubilee Campus, Wollaton Road | 366 yd | |
| Rose & Crown (Lenton) | The Rose And Crown, 500 Derby Road | 598 yd | |
| The Three Wheatsheaves | Three Wheat Sheaves, 402 Derby Road | 645 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | Crown Hotel, Western Boulevard | 645 yd | |
| Marcus Garvey West Indian Cavaliers Sports & Social Club | Marcus Garvey Centre, Lenton Boulevard | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Flavaz Ltd | 119 Middleton Boulevard | 482 yd | |
| Crown Fish Bar | 133a Middleton Boulevard | 482 yd | |
| Best Food | 28 Wollaton Road | 539 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 188a Wollaton Road | 598 yd | |
| Mister Pizza | 192a Wollaton Road | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 123-125 Middleton Boulevard | 482 yd | |
| Lidl UK | 1 Midland Way | 699 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 256 Ilkeston Road | 1,073 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 | 417 yd |
| Bluecoat Academy Wollaton Sutton Passeys Crescent | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Nottingham) 2-6 2-6 MIDLAND WAY | health and fitness suite | 818 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 | 159.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.