Russell Drive is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG8 2BA 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 Russell Drive, Nottingham, NG8 2BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 2BH, NG8 2AB, NG8 2BP, NG8 2AA, NG8 2BB, NG8 2BN, NG8 2BQ, NG8 2AR, NG8 1HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG8 2BA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.3% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.7% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 2BA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.8% 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 | 26.1% | 26.5% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.2% | 63.8% | 3.6% | 44.2% | 19.6% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 3.8% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 3.5% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 50.3% | 49.1% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 40.1% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 8.7% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 44.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.7% | 13.5% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 9.2% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 9.6% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 16.5% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.5% | 44.2% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 10.4% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.3% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62% 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% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 6.3% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 20.1% | 14.4% | -5.7% | 2.7% | 11.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 67.9% | 62% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -19.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 76% 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 | 84.6% | 76% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 6% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 12.9% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.7% | 76% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 15.9% | 15.9% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.6% | 2.7% | -9.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 46.2% | -9.8% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 19.9% | 6.5% | 13.4% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Russell Drive was 38.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.9% lower than the Lenton & Wollaton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Russell Drive has the 18th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Lenton & Wollaton East and the 181st lowest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Russell Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £366,000 | 2024-07-29 | £363,412 |
| 25 Russell Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-12-10 | £215,532 |
| 75 Russell Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £339,000 | 2021-11-17 | £367,406 |
| 27 Russell Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-03-31 | £374,737 |
| 11 Russell Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2020-12-08 | £355,301 |
NG8 2BA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NG8 2BA 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 2BA 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| 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 | 2,848 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernwood Primary School Arleston Drive , Wollaton NG8 2FZ | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenbrook Spencer Academy Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 4PD | 3out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Primary and Nursery School Harrow Road , Wollaton Park NG8 1FG | 3out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Primary Academy Harvey Road , Bilborough NG8 3BB | - not rated | 1,673 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland Spencer Academy Westwick Road , Bilborough NG8 4HB | 3out of 4 | 1,826 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernwood School Goodwood Road , Wollaton NG8 2FT | 4out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Wollaton Academy Sutton Passeys Crescent , Wollaton Park NG8 1EA | 4out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Beechdale Academy Harvey Road , Bilborough NG8 3GP | 3out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham University Samworth Academy Bramhall Road , Bilborough NG8 4HY | 3out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,806 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 | 1,927 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 5,329 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 | 1,037 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,712 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | 3out of 4 | 1,956 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Nottingham University Park , NG7 2RD | - not rated | 2,627 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxwood Academy Derby Road , Bramcote NG9 3GF | 3out of 4 | 3,148 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | 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 | 199 yd | |
| The Grounds | 755 Wollaton Road | 533 yd | |
| The Wollaton | The Wollaton Pub And Kitchen, Lambourne Drive | 561 yd | |
| Autograph | E.On Uk, Woolsthorpe Close | 830 yd | |
| Courtyard Cafe | Wollaton Hall, Wollaton Park, Wollaton Road | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheelhouse | The Wheelhouse Public House, Russell Drive | 71 yd | |
| Admiral Rodney | Admiral Rodney Public House, Wollaton Road | 382 yd | |
| Wollaton Royal British Legion Club | British Legion Social Club, Bramcote Lane | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wollaton Fish Bar | 5 Russell Drive | 5 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 60 Trowell Road | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 2b Lambourne Drive | 561 yd | |
| Lidl UK | 110 Trowell Road | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wollaton Village Sports Association SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND WOLLATON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 643 yd |
| Wollaton Hall And Park WOLLATON PARK WOLLATON PARK WOLLATON ROAD | grass pitches | 907 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 | 192.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.