Woodyard Lane is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG8 1GW is located in the Wollaton West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodyard Lane, Nottingham, NG8 1GW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 1GL, NG8 1JJ, NG8 1GQ, NG8 1GU, NG8 2BL, NG8 1GD, NG8 1GX, NG8 1HW, NG8 1FQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG8 1GW has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.5% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 59.5% | 6.5% | 51.0% | 8.5% |
| Male | 47% | 40.5% | -6.5% | 49.0% | -8.5% |
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 | 26.9% | 24.6% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 42.1% | -12.0% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 8.4% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 23.6% | 14.1% | 6.1% | 17.5% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.1%) 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 | 49.1% | 35.8% | -13.3% | 48.4% | -12.6% |
| Good health | 31% | 31.3% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 26.7% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 14.0% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5.4% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.1% | 25.5% | 5.4% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 6.5% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 10% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 9.4% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.5% | 39% | 0.5% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 7.1% | 3.2% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 8.4% | 7.7% | -0.7% | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Pakistani | 10.2% | 6.8% | -3.4% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 73.8% | 78.9% | 5.1% | 81.4% | -2.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 85.5% | 87.7% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 6.9% | -1.5% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 87.5% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 0.6% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 0.3% | -10.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 25.6% | 13.5% | 12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.1% | 37.2% | -12.1% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodyard Lane was 394.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 260.9% higher than the Lenton & Wollaton East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Woodyard Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Lenton & Wollaton East and the 67th highest crime rate of 934 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 169.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Woodyard Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £459,000 | 2018-03-14 | £662,121 |
| 15 Woodyard Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2017-07-27 | £547,099 |
| 9 Woodyard Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2009-10-13 | £556,108 |
| 15 Woodyard Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, a newly built property | £327,500 | 2007-10-05 | £576,860 |
| 5 Woodyard Lane, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, a newly built property | £370,000 | 2006-11-29 | £654,014 |
NG8 1GW 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 retired residents living in NG8 1GW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 52% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 161 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,048 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 | 2,311 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 2,497 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 3,820 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 NG8 1FG | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenbrook Primary and Nursery School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 4PD | - not rated | 1,369 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenbrook Infant School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 4PD | - not rated | 1,369 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenbrook Spencer Academy Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 4PD | 3out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenbrook Junior School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 4PD | - not rated | 1,369 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 930 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Glen-Bott School Sutton Passeys Crescent , Wollaton Park NG8 1EA | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glaisdale School Glenbrook Crescent , Bilborough NG8 3GP | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Beechdale Academy Harvey Road , Bilborough NG8 3GP | 3out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadden Park High School Harvey Road , Bilborough NG8 3GP | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,259 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College College Way , NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 2,292 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 3,697 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 4,249 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 4,249 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Field School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 3HW | 4out of 4 | 871 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silver Linings School 28 Old Park Close , Bilborough NG8 4FR | - not rated | 1,439 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspley Wood School Robins Wood Road , Aspley NG8 3LD | - not rated | 1,476 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Mans Restaurant | Mr Mans Restaurant, Wollaton Park, Wollaton Road | 369 yd | |
| The Wollaton | The Wollaton Pub And Kitchen, Lambourne Drive | 379 yd | |
| Autograph | E.On Uk, Woolsthorpe Close | 722 yd | |
| Welcome Cup | Oak Field School And Sports Colege, Wigman Road | 874 yd | |
| The Grounds | 755 Wollaton Road | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheelhouse | The Wheelhouse Public House, Russell Drive | 374 yd | |
| Admiral Rodney | Admiral Rodney Public House, Wollaton Road | 817 yd | |
| Beechdale Pub | Beechdale Hotel, 438 Beechdale Road | 992 yd | |
| Wollaton Royal British Legion Club | British Legion Social Club, Bramcote Lane | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wollaton Fish Bar | 5 Russell Drive | 440 yd | |
| Georges Fish Bar | 443 Beechdale Road | 1,081 yd | |
| Red Hat | 435 Beechdale Road | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 2b Lambourne Drive | 379 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bluecoat Academy Wollaton Sutton Passeys Crescent | grass pitches | 941 yd |
| Wollaton Hall And Park WOLLATON PARK WOLLATON PARK WOLLATON ROAD | grass pitches | 941 yd |
| Wollaton Village Sports Association SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND WOLLATON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,079 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.