Runswick Drive is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG8 1JE 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 1JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 1JD, NG8 1HT, NG8 1HR, NG8 1JU, NG8 1GN, NG8 1JW, NG8 1JX, NG8 1LE, NG8 1LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG8 1JE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.5% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50% | 49.5% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 1JE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.9% 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 | 31% | 30.2% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.2% | 60.9% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 16.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 54.9% | 46.4% | -8.5% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 33% | 41.9% | 8.9% | 33.6% | 8.3% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 8.4% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 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.
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 46.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 13.3% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 9.6% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 10.4% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 12.9% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 42% | 46.2% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 12.4% |
| Other | 9.3% | 2.8% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.4% 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 | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 6.5% | 6% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 20.9% | 23.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 20.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 0.6% | -3.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 60.8% | 54.4% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -27.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 71.3% 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 | 75.8% | 71.3% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -11.9% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.4% | 13.8% | -1.6% | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.2% | 71.7% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 14.5% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 4.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 17% | 5.7% | -11.3% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.6% | 37.2% | -4.6% |
| Christian | 27.5% | 46.2% | -18.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 29.3% | 6.5% | 22.8% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Runswick Drive was 17.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.9% lower than the Lenton & Wollaton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Runswick Drive has the 6th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Lenton & Wollaton East and the 60th lowest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Runswick Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2026-03-02 | £97,000 |
| 7 Runswick Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2020-10-22 | £439,950 |
| 35 Runswick Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2020-10-02 | £330,540 |
| 35 Runswick Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £259,000 | 2019-10-29 | £344,875 |
| 41 Runswick Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £289,950 | 2019-07-17 | £400,978 |
NG8 1JE 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 NG8 1JE 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,477 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 | 1,740 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 2,192 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 3,251 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 5,067 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 472 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre Kennington Road , Radford NG8 1QD | - not rated | 966 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School Southfield Road , Western Boulevard NG8 3PL | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School Southfield Road , Western Boulevard NG8 3PL | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenbrook Primary and Nursery School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 4PD | - not rated | 1,613 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Glen-Bott School Sutton Passeys Crescent , Wollaton Park NG8 1EA | - not rated | 598 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Wollaton Academy Sutton Passeys Crescent , Wollaton Park NG8 1EA | 4out of 4 | 628 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manning Comprehensive School Robins Wood Road , Aspley NG8 3LD | - not rated | 1,410 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Nottingham Girls' Academy Robin's Wood Road , NG8 3LD | 4out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Glaisdale School Glenbrook Crescent , Bilborough NG8 3GP | - not rated | 1,462 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,707 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College College Way , NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 2,746 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 3,531 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 3,701 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 3,701 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 | 1,061 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspley Wood School Robins Wood Road , Aspley NG8 3LD | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | - not rated | 1,401 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | - not rated | 1,401 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepherd School Harvey Road , Off Beechdale Road NG8 3BB | - not rated | 1,781 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungrilla Gourmet Grill | 137-139 Middleton Boulevard | 590 yd | |
| Coffee Corner Cafe | 423 Beechdale Road | 686 yd | |
| The Wollaton | The Wollaton Pub And Kitchen, Lambourne Drive | 762 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | Unit 4, Beechdale Retail Park, Beechdale Road | 780 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 8, Beechdale Retail Park, Beechdale Road | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn | Crown Hotel, Western Boulevard | 727 yd | |
| Beechdale Pub | Beechdale Hotel, 438 Beechdale Road | 814 yd | |
| The Wheelhouse | The Wheelhouse Public House, Russell Drive | 943 yd | |
| Newark Hall | Newark Hall, University Of Nottingham Jubilee Campus, Wollaton Road | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon | 188a Wollaton Road | 571 yd | |
| Mister Pizza | 192a Wollaton Road | 571 yd | |
| Park Tandoori | 190a Wollaton Road | 571 yd | |
| All Flavaz Ltd | 119 Middleton Boulevard | 640 yd | |
| Crown Fish Bar | 133a Middleton Boulevard | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 123-125 Middleton Boulevard | 640 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 2b Lambourne Drive | 762 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Beechdale Retail Park, Beechdale Road | 780 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bluecoat Academy Wollaton Sutton Passeys Crescent | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Beechdale Swimming Centre (Closed) Beechdale Road | squash courts, swimming pool | 872 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 | 157.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.