Overview of NG8 2BS

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Courtney Close is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG8 2BS is located in the Wollaton West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham South. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.

StreetScan combines information about Courtney Close, Nottingham, NG8 2BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: NG8 2AZ, NG8 2BT, NG8 4GB, NG8 2BF, NG8 2AY, NG8 2BU, NG8 2FF, NG8 2DE, NG8 2FH.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG8 2BS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.4%50.2%-2.2% 51.0% -0.8%
Male47.6%49.8%2.2% 49.0% 0.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single31.9%34.8%2.9% 37.9% -3.1%
Married: Opposite sex50.8%49.5%-1.3% 44.2% 5.3%
Separated2%1.3%-0.7% 2.2% -0.9%
Divorced8.3%8.6%0.3% 9.1% -0.5%
Widowed7.1%5.8%-1.3% 6.1% -0.3%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health44.2%46%1.8% 48.4% -2.4%
Good health38.8%37.6%-1.2% 33.6% 4.0%
Fair health12.2%11.9%-0.3% 12.7% -0.8%
Bad health3.7%3%-0.7% 4.0% -1.0%
Very bad health1%1.5%0.5% 1.2% 0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications17.7%12.7%-5.0% 18.2% -5.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 7.5%5.7%-1.8% 9.6% -3.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14.2%12.4%-1.8% 13.4% -1.0%
Apprenticeship4.3%5.4%1.1% 5.3% 0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11%12.4%1.4% 16.9% -4.5%
Degree or Similar42.1%50%7.9% 33.8% 16.2%
Other3.1%1.3%-1.8% 2.8% -1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.3%0%-0.3% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese2.4%2%-0.4% 0.7% 1.3%
Indian5.1%8.3%3.2% 3.1% 5.2%
Pakistani1.4%1.5%0.1% 2.7% -1.2%
Other Asian2.4%5%2.6% 1.6% 3.4%
Black African0.3%1%0.7% 2.5% -1.5%
Black Caribbean0.3%0.8%0.5% 1.0% -0.2%
Other Black0%0.5%0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Mixed White and Asian2%2.5%0.5% 0.8% 1.7%
Mixed White and African0.3%0.8%0.5% 0.4% 0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.3%3%2.7% 0.9% 2.1%
Mixed Other0.7%0.5%-0.2% 0.8% -0.3%
White84.4%70.9%-13.5% 81.4% -10.5%
Arab0%0.3%0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Other0%3%3.0% 1.6% 1.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom87.1%81.6%-5.5% 83.2% -1.6%
European Union2%4.7%2.7% 6.1% -1.4%
Rest of Europe1.4%1%-0.4% 0.8% 0.2%
Africa0.7%2.5%1.8% 2.7% -0.2%
Middle East and Asia6.8%9.9%3.1% 5.6% 4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.7%0.2%-1.5% 1.3% -1.1%
Oceania0.3%0%-0.3% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK85.4%81.8%-3.6% 83.2% -1.4%
10+ Years1.7%12.4%10.7% 9.8% 2.6%
5-10 Years2.4%2.2%-0.2% 2.9% -0.7%
2-5 Years4.1%2%-2.1% 2.2% -0.2%
Less than 2 years6.5%1.5%-5.0% 1.9% -0.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom81.3% 76.7% 4.6%
Ireland0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
Italy0.2% 0.6% -0.4%
Lithuania1.2% 0.3% 0.9%
Poland0.5% 1.3% -0.8%
Other EU countries1.7% 1.5% 0.2%
Turkey0.2% 0.1% 0.1%
North Africa0.2% 0.1% 0.1%
South and Eastern Africa0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
Middle East1.2% 0.1% 1.1%
Eastern Asia0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Southern Asia1.5% 1.2% 0.3%
South-East Asia0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
No passport held9.5% 13.5% -4.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion41% 37.2% 3.8%
Christian35.1% 46.2% -11.1%
Hindu4.7% 1.7% 3.0%
Muslim5.7% 6.5% -0.8%
Sikh4.2% 0.9% 3.3%
Other religion0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
Not answered8.5% 6.0% 2.5%

Safety

Is Courtney Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Courtney Close was 34.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.6% lower than the Lenton & Wollaton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Courtney Close has the 16th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Lenton & Wollaton East and the 143rd lowest crime rate of 934 local areas in Nottingham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.8%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£49,000
Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in NG8 2BS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Courtney Close are based on 16 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Nottingham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Courtney Close, Nottingham, NG8 2BS

Estimated Average Property Prices for NG8 2BS

Average Price
£277,990
Semi-Detached
£276,828
Terraced
£312,828
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Courtney Close

Average Price
£291,837
Semi-Detached
£290,192
Terraced
£316,512
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Courtney CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
18 Courtney Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£245,0002025-10-17 £244,762
3 Courtney Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£230,0002025-10-09 £229,777
7 Courtney Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£339,9502024-03-15 £362,848
1 Courtney Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£210,0002023-03-24 £218,264
7 Courtney Close, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£209,9502022-02-25 £237,636
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NG8 2BS

Employment

NG8 2BS 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee126
Retired85
Part-Time Employee30
Self-Employed27
Looking after home or family16
Student (economically inactive)7
Long-Term Sick or disabled7
Unemployed6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5
Other4

Employment Industry

Education30
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles24
Manufacturing15
Human health and social work activities14
Other14
Professional, scientific and technical activities11
Financial and insurance activities10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security9
Information and communication8
Transport and storage8
Real estate activities6
Administrative and support service activities6
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 6
Construction5
Accommodation and food service activities2

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Croft Nursery School
St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN
- not rated 3,029 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 3,304 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Merrivale Nursery School
Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH
- not rated 3,489 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Arboretum Nursery School
Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA
- not rated 4,761 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Fernwood Primary School
Arleston Drive , Wollaton NG8 2FZ
3out of 4 934 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Glenbrook Primary and Nursery School
Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 4PD
- not rated 1,040 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Glenbrook Infant School
Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 4PD
- not rated 1,040 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Glenbrook Spencer Academy
Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 4PD
3out of 4 1,040 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Glenbrook Junior School
Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 4PD
- not rated 1,040 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Fernwood School
Goodwood Road , Wollaton NG8 2FT
- not rated 833 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Fernwood School
Goodwood Road , Wollaton NG8 2FT
4out of 4 833 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Nottingham University Samworth Academy
Bramhall Road , Bilborough NG8 4HY
3out of 4 1,061 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
William Sharp School
Bramhall Road , Bilborough NG8 4HY
- not rated 1,061 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Glaisdale School
Glenbrook Crescent , Bilborough NG8 3GP
- not rated 1,229 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bilborough College
Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ
- not rated 1,269 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
Bilborough College
College Way , NG8 4DQ
- not rated 1,293 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Basford Hall College
Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB
- not rated 3,750 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Castle College Nottingham
Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB
- not rated 5,297 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The People's College, Nottingham
Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB
- not rated 5,297 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Silver Linings School
28 Old Park Close , Bilborough NG8 4FR
- not rated 627 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oak Field School
Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 3HW
4out of 4 999 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
The New Hardwick School
Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT
- not rated 1,302 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Shepherd School
Harvey Road , Off Beechdale Road NG8 3BB
- not rated 1,337 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Westbury Academy
Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT
3out of 4 1,442 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Hills Kitchen11 Glaisdale Parkway330 yd
The Grounds755 Wollaton Road580 yd
Cath's Cafe67 Bracebridge Drive805 yd
Gurkha Kitchen131 Glaisdale Drive West806 yd
AutographE.On Uk, Woolsthorpe Close815 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Admiral RodneyAdmiral Rodney Public House, Wollaton Road718 yd
Wollaton Royal British Legion ClubBritish Legion Social Club, Bramcote Lane726 yd
The WheelhouseThe Wheelhouse Public House, Russell Drive782 yd
The PelicanThe Pelican Public House, Bracebridge Drive862 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Papa Johns Pizza60 Trowell Road533 yd
Wollaton Fish Bar5 Russell Drive772 yd
Greggs65 Bracebridge Drive805 yd
Panda Garden61a Bracebridge Drive805 yd
Andy's Fish Bar89 Bracebridge Drive818 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Lidl UK110 Trowell Road585 yd
Co-Operative Food73 Bracebridge Drive805 yd
Heron Foods63 Bracebridge Drive805 yd
The Co-Operative2b Lambourne Drive862 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Wollaton Village Sports Association
SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND WOLLATON ROAD
grass pitches, tennis courts620 yd
Fernwood School
GOODWOOD ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches844 yd
Bilborough Park
CLANFIELD ROAD
grass pitches934 yd
West Indian Cavaliers Cricket Club
WESTWICK ROAD
grass pitches958 yd
Astro Kings Nottingham
WIGMAN ROAD
artificial grass pitch992 yd
Oakfield School And Sports College
WIGMAN ROAD
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite1,016 yd
Nottingham University Samworth Academy (Closed)
Bramhall Road
grass pitches1,062 yd
Harvey Hadden Sports Complex
WIGMAN ROAD
artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool1,086 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed143.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed11.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.