Cottage Walk is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG8 2DY is located in the Wollaton West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham South. This postcode has been in use since 2005-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cottage Walk, Nottingham, NG8 2DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 2BW, NG8 2AU, NG8 2DG, NG8 2EJ, NG8 2DF, NG8 2DB, NG8 2EA, NG8 2BX, NG8 2DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG8 2DY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 50.9% | 49.3% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50.7% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39% | 39% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 46.9% | 4.2% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 7.9% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 5% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 53.6% | 56.1% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 27.2% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 9% | 13.3% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 13.9% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 10.2% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 11.5% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 18.4% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.9% | 39.8% | -0.1% | 33.8% | 6.0% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 6.4% | 4% | -2.4% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 8.9% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 7.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 78.7% | 73.6% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -7.8% |
| Arab | 5.2% | 1.7% | -3.5% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 79.7% 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 | 85.8% | 79.7% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| European Union | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 10.7% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.8% | 79.1% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 7.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 6.3% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central Asia | 2% | 0.0% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.5% | 37.2% | 7.3% |
| Christian | 32.8% | 46.2% | -13.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cottage Walk was 114.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.8% higher than the Wollaton West average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Cottage Walk has the 5th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Wollaton West and the 372nd highest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Cottage Walk, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2021-10-26 | £473,418 |
| 3 Cottage Walk, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2018-06-13 | £476,447 |
| 1 Cottage Walk, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2012-11-20 | £392,415 |
| 1 Cottage Walk, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2011-06-24 | £344,557 |
| 3 Cottage Walk, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2010-09-03 | £443,062 |
NG8 2DY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,706 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 | 464 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland Spencer Academy Westwick Road , Bilborough NG8 4HB | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firbeck Academy Firbeck Road , Wollaton NG8 2FB | 2out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenbrook Spencer Academy Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 4PD | 3out of 4 | 1,554 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Melbury Primary School Melbury Road , Bilborough NG8 4AU | 3out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Community school | 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 | 319 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham University Samworth Academy Bramhall Road , Bilborough NG8 4HY | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Beechdale Academy Harvey Road , Bilborough NG8 3GP | 3out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 2,142 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Wollaton Academy Sutton Passeys Crescent , Wollaton Park NG8 1EA | 4out of 4 | 2,229 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 | 1,386 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 | 1,525 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | 3out of 4 | 1,846 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 2,174 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxwood Academy Derby Road , Bramcote NG9 3GF | 3out of 4 | 2,640 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Nottingham University Park , NG7 2RD | - not rated | 3,418 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 | 389 yd | |
| Gurkha Kitchen | 131 Glaisdale Drive West | 546 yd | |
| Hills Kitchen | 11 Glaisdale Parkway | 665 yd | |
| Birch Park Community Hub | 83 Birchover Road | 980 yd | |
| Mr Mans Restaurant | Mr Mans Restaurant, Wollaton Park, Wollaton Road | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wollaton Royal British Legion Club | British Legion Social Club, Bramcote Lane | 460 yd | |
| Admiral Rodney | Admiral Rodney Public House, Wollaton Road | 601 yd | |
| The Wheelhouse | The Wheelhouse Public House, Russell Drive | 925 yd | |
| Hemlock Stone | The Hemlock Stone Public House, Bramcote Lane | 976 yd | |
| The Pelican | The Pelican Public House, Bracebridge Drive | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns Pizza | 60 Trowell Road | 47 yd | |
| Wollaton Fish Bar | 5 Russell Drive | 877 yd | |
| Cornerstone Jerk Hut | 114 Birchover Road | 980 yd | |
| Andy's Fish Bar | 89 Bracebridge Drive | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | 110 Trowell Road | 205 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wollaton Village Sports Association SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND WOLLATON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 328 yd |
| Fernwood School GOODWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 361 yd |
| West Indian Cavaliers Cricket Club WESTWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 693 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.