Russell Drive is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG8 2BD 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 2BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 2BG, NG8 2BE, NG8 2AQ, NG8 2AP, NG8 2AL, NG8 2FG, NG8 2AN, NG8 2DA, NG8 2AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG8 2BD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 51.8% | 49.6% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 48.2% | 50.4% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 2BD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61% 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 | 24% | 25.1% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.8% | 61% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 16.8% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 6.3% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 5.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 55.8% | 56.9% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 30.4% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 8.7% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 2BD this area, 8% 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 59%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 8% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 5.6% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 8.3% | -7.6% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 11.8% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.9% | 59% | 14.1% | 33.8% | 25.2% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.4% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 7.9% | 8.4% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 7.9% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 80.8% | 65.6% | -15.2% | 81.4% | -15.8% |
| Arab | 2% | 5.7% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 79.9% 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 | 89.3% | 79.9% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 12.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 80.2% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 11.1% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 2.4% | -5.5% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Middle East | 4.3% | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.7% | 37.2% | -8.5% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 13% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 13.8% | 6.0% | 7.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Russell Drive was 73.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.0% lower than the Lenton & Wollaton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Russell Drive has the 13th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Lenton & Wollaton East and the 380th lowest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113 Russell Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-11-27 | £237,106 |
| 141 Russell Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2018-08-17 | £571,828 |
| 129 Russell Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £314,950 | 2018-06-08 | £438,521 |
| 203 Russell Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £322,500 | 2017-06-02 | £474,577 |
| 139 Russell Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2016-09-02 | £465,551 |
NG8 2BD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 2BD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 44 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 3,241 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 | 664 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenbrook Spencer Academy Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 4PD | 3out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland Spencer Academy Westwick Road , Bilborough NG8 4HB | 3out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firbeck Academy Firbeck Road , Wollaton NG8 2FB | 2out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Primary Academy Harvey Road , Bilborough NG8 3BB | - not rated | 1,702 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 639 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham University Samworth Academy Bramhall Road , Bilborough NG8 4HY | 3out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Beechdale Academy Harvey Road , Bilborough NG8 3GP | 3out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Wollaton Academy Sutton Passeys Crescent , Wollaton Park NG8 1EA | 4out of 4 | 1,761 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,917 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 | 1,642 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 1,207 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | 3out of 4 | 1,854 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxwood Academy Derby Road , Bramcote NG9 3GF | 3out of 4 | 2,894 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Nottingham University Park , NG7 2RD | - not rated | 2,985 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grounds | 755 Wollaton Road | 182 yd | |
| Mr Mans Restaurant | Mr Mans Restaurant, Wollaton Park, Wollaton Road | 582 yd | |
| The Wollaton | The Wollaton Pub And Kitchen, Lambourne Drive | 806 yd | |
| Hills Kitchen | 11 Glaisdale Parkway | 809 yd | |
| Autograph | E.On Uk, Woolsthorpe Close | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Rodney | Admiral Rodney Public House, Wollaton Road | 234 yd | |
| Wollaton Royal British Legion Club | British Legion Social Club, Bramcote Lane | 315 yd | |
| The Wheelhouse | The Wheelhouse Public House, Russell Drive | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wollaton Fish Bar | 5 Russell Drive | 403 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 60 Trowell Road | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | 110 Trowell Road | 676 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 2b Lambourne Drive | 807 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wollaton Village Sports Association SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND WOLLATON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 287 yd |
| Fernwood School GOODWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 755 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.