Russell Avenue is in Wollaton, Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG8 2BL 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 Avenue, Wollaton, Nottingham, NG8 2BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 1GL, NG8 1GW, NG8 1JJ, NG8 1GQ, NG8 2BN, NG8 2BQ, NG8 1GX, NG8 1FP, NG8 1GU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG8 2BL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.2% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.8% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 2BL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% 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% | 26.8% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.9% | 53.7% | -7.2% | 44.2% | 9.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 2.6% | 8.9% | 6.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 8.4% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.7% | 52.9% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 31% | 30.2% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 12% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 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 50%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.4% | 13.3% | -10.1% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.6% | 9% | 5.4% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 11.7% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 9.6% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.4% | 50% | 2.6% | 33.8% | 16.2% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 89.4% | 76.3% | -13.1% | 81.4% | -5.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 84.7% 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 | 87.5% | 84.7% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 4.1% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.6% | 84.7% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 9.1% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 0.8% | -8.9% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Middle East | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.2% | -2.9% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Sikh | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Russell Avenue was 273.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 149.6% higher than the Lenton & Wollaton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Russell Avenue has the 3rd highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Lenton & Wollaton East and the 116th highest crime rate of 934 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 101.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Russell Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-02-27 | £363,173 |
| 10 Russell Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2021-10-29 | £356,092 |
| 24 Russell Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-01-27 | £291,749 |
| 8 Russell Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2018-02-28 | £345,335 |
| 6 Russell Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2017-01-06 | £310,609 |
NG8 2BL 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NG8 2BL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 59 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,147 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 | 2,408 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 2,512 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 3,922 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 | 1,053 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenbrook Primary and Nursery School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 4PD | - not rated | 1,407 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenbrook Infant School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 4PD | - not rated | 1,407 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenbrook Spencer Academy Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 4PD | 3out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenbrook Junior School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 4PD | - not rated | 1,407 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 | 969 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Glen-Bott School Sutton Passeys Crescent , Wollaton Park NG8 1EA | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glaisdale School Glenbrook Crescent , Bilborough NG8 3GP | - not rated | 1,380 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Beechdale Academy Harvey Road , Bilborough NG8 3GP | 3out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadden Park High School Harvey Road , Bilborough NG8 3GP | - not rated | 1,380 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 | 2,231 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College College Way , NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 2,262 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 3,789 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 4,327 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 4,327 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 | 934 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silver Linings School 28 Old Park Close , Bilborough NG8 4FR | - not rated | 1,427 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | - not rated | 1,538 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | - not rated | 1,538 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspley Wood School Robins Wood Road , Aspley NG8 3LD | - not rated | 1,579 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 | 255 yd | |
| The Wollaton | The Wollaton Pub And Kitchen, Lambourne Drive | 427 yd | |
| Autograph | E.On Uk, Woolsthorpe Close | 766 yd | |
| The Grounds | 755 Wollaton Road | 866 yd | |
| Courtyard Cafe | Wollaton Hall, Wollaton Park, Wollaton Road | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheelhouse | The Wheelhouse Public House, Russell Drive | 274 yd | |
| Admiral Rodney | Admiral Rodney Public House, Wollaton Road | 707 yd | |
| Wollaton Royal British Legion Club | British Legion Social Club, Bramcote Lane | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wollaton Fish Bar | 5 Russell Drive | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 2b Lambourne Drive | 427 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wollaton Hall And Park WOLLATON PARK WOLLATON PARK WOLLATON ROAD | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Wollaton Village Sports Association SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND WOLLATON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 976 yd |
| Bluecoat Academy Wollaton Sutton Passeys Crescent | grass pitches | 991 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 171 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.