Wollaton Paddocks is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG8 2ED is located in the Bilborough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham North. This postcode has been in use since 1982-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wollaton Paddocks, Nottingham, NG8 2ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 2EN, NG8 2EY, NG8 2DN, NG8 2DP, NG8 2EF, NG8 2EE, NG8 2EU, NG8 2DQ, NG8 2EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG8 2ED, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 53.9% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 49.1% | 46.1% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 2ED there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.6% 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 | 26.2% | 27.2% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 53.6% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 0.4% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 7.6% | 3.2% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 11.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.8% | 41.8% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 28.1% | -9.4% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 20.7% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 8.0% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 7% | 3.8% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
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 44.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.9% | 20.5% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 10.9% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 5% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 11.4% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.7% | 44.1% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 10.3% |
| Other | 7% | 4.1% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 5.6% | 7% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 14.4% | 10.9% | -3.5% | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 65.6% | 66.8% | 1.2% | 81.4% | -14.6% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
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 | 82.5% | 79.7% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 5.5% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 2% | -3.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 10.5% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.1% | 79.7% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 16.4% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 0.8% | -8.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.3% | 37.2% | -12.9% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 13.7% | 6.5% | 7.2% |
| Sikh | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wollaton Paddocks was 100.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.2% lower than the Bilborough average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wollaton Paddocks has the 19th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Bilborough and the 455th highest crime rate of 934 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Wollaton Paddocks, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-12-05 | £341,296 |
| 29 Wollaton Paddocks, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £379,950 | 2024-06-07 | £391,653 |
| 14 Wollaton Paddocks, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-11-20 | £443,980 |
| 25 Wollaton Paddocks, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-02-13 | £285,854 |
| 12 Wollaton Paddocks, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-08-26 | £281,966 |
NG8 2ED area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% 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 2ED 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 | 65 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 3,943 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 4,003 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 | 4,208 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 | 544 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firbeck Academy Firbeck Road , Wollaton NG8 2FB | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firbeck Primary and Nursery School with Individual Needs Centre for Deaf Children Firbeck Road , Wollaton NG8 2FB | - not rated | 593 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernwood Junior School Arleston Drive , Wollaton NG8 2FZ | - not rated | 594 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernwood Infant School Arleston Drive , Wollaton NG8 2FZ | - not rated | 594 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernwood School Goodwood Road , Wollaton NG8 2FT | - not rated | 405 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernwood School Goodwood Road , Wollaton NG8 2FT | 4out of 4 | 405 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham University Samworth Academy Bramhall Road , Bilborough NG8 4HY | 3out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Sharp School Bramhall Road , Bilborough NG8 4HY | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramcote Hills Sport and Community College Moor Lane , Bramcote NG9 3GA | - not rated | 1,813 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilborough College College Way , NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 1,442 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 4,660 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South East Derbyshire College Field Road , DE7 5RS | - not rated | 5,208 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Linings School 28 Old Park Close , Bilborough NG8 4FR | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Hardwick School Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | - not rated | 1,969 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Rectory 11 St Agnes Close , Off Wigman Road NG8 4BJ | - not rated | 1,990 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Field School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 3HW | 4out of 4 | 2,018 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | 3out of 4 | 2,140 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurkha Kitchen | 131 Glaisdale Drive West | 333 yd | |
| Birch Park Community Hub | 83 Birchover Road | 513 yd | |
| The Grounds | 755 Wollaton Road | 953 yd | |
| Hills Kitchen | 11 Glaisdale Parkway | 1,030 yd | |
| Zhug | 189 Bramcote Lane | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemlock Stone | The Hemlock Stone Public House, Bramcote Lane | 932 yd | |
| Wollaton Royal British Legion Club | British Legion Social Club, Bramcote Lane | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Jerk Hut | 114 Birchover Road | 513 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 60 Trowell Road | 585 yd | |
| China Kitchen | 46 Cockington Road | 639 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 166 Bramcote Lane | 1,034 yd | |
| Chai Roti | 162 Bramcote Lane | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | 110 Trowell Road | 441 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 172 Bramcote Lane | 1,034 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 154 Bramcote Lane | 1,034 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Indian Cavaliers Cricket Club WESTWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 323 yd |
| Fernwood School GOODWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 380 yd |
| Wollaton Village Sports Association SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND WOLLATON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 855 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 | 79.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.