Runswick Drive is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG8 1JB 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 Runswick Drive, Nottingham, NG8 1JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 1JF, NG8 1JS, NG8 1HU, NG8 1JT, NG8 1HS, NG8 1JA, NG8 1HW, NG8 1HX, NG8 1HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG8 1JB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 48.9% | 48.4% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 51.1% | 51.6% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NG8 1JB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.7% | 27.6% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.4% | 60.1% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 15.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 10% | 6.5% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 53.1% | 56.7% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 28.3% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 10.9% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.3% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 1JB this area, 8.5% 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 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 8.5% | -7.6% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 4.1% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 14.9% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 16.9% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.7% | 48.8% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 15.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 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 | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 11.4% | 14.6% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 11.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 73.9% | 70.6% | -3.3% | 81.4% | -10.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 83.7% 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 | 83.8% | 83.7% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 9.2% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.4% | 83.5% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 10.8% | 6.8% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 2.2% | -7.2% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 17% | 6.5% | 10.5% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Runswick Drive was 2.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.1% lower than the Lenton & Wollaton East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Runswick Drive has the lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Lenton & Wollaton East and the lowest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -93.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 Runswick Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-04-24 | £386,805 |
| 110 Runswick Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-08-25 | £351,769 |
| 78 Runswick Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-03-03 | £295,491 |
| 98 Runswick Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £383,000 | 2023-02-24 | £376,113 |
| 66 Runswick Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-01-17 | £349,153 |
NG8 1JB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 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 | 2,110 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 | 847 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School Southfield Road , Western Boulevard NG8 3PL | 2out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenbrook Spencer Academy Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 4PD | 3out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre Kennington Road , Radford NG8 1QD | 3out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Primary Academy Harvey Road , Bilborough NG8 3BB | - not rated | 1,528 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 | 898 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Beechdale Academy Harvey Road , Bilborough NG8 3GP | 3out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Girls' Academy Robin's Wood Road , NG8 3LD | 3out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Aspley Academy Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | 3out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,332 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 4,629 yd | Further education | Yes | 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 | 773 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | 3out of 4 | 2,019 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Nottingham University Park , NG7 2RD | - not rated | 2,286 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fig Tree Primary School 30 Bentinck Road , Hyson Green NG7 4AF | - not rated | 2,913 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wollaton | The Wollaton Pub And Kitchen, Lambourne Drive | 499 yd | |
| Mr Mans Restaurant | Mr Mans Restaurant, Wollaton Park, Wollaton Road | 684 yd | |
| Coffee Corner Cafe | 423 Beechdale Road | 777 yd | |
| Autograph | E.On Uk, Woolsthorpe Close | 784 yd | |
| Hungrilla Gourmet Grill | 137-139 Middleton Boulevard | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheelhouse | The Wheelhouse Public House, Russell Drive | 700 yd | |
| Beechdale Pub | Beechdale Hotel, 438 Beechdale Road | 769 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | Crown Hotel, Western Boulevard | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wollaton Fish Bar | 5 Russell Drive | 768 yd | |
| Georges Fish Bar | 443 Beechdale Road | 777 yd | |
| Red Hat | 435 Beechdale Road | 777 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 188a Wollaton Road | 841 yd | |
| Mister Pizza | 192a Wollaton Road | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 2b Lambourne Drive | 499 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 123-125 Middleton Boulevard | 906 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Beechdale Retail Park, Beechdale Road | 947 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bluecoat Academy Wollaton Sutton Passeys Crescent | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Beechdale Swimming Centre (Closed) Beechdale Road | squash courts, swimming pool | 1,061 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 | 214.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.