Glover Avenue is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG8 2EL 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 Glover Avenue, Nottingham, NG8 2EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 2FT, NG8 2EJ, NG8 2BW, NG8 2DH, NG8 2FW, NG8 2FU, NG8 2DY, NG8 2DG, NG8 2FS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG8 2EL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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% | 48.9% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 50% | 51.1% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 2EL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.8% 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 | 20.4% | 20.4% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -17.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.6% | 65.8% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 21.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 5.8% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 7.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 48.9% | 51.7% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 33.6% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 10.8% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 57.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.6% | 11% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 6.6% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 7.7% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 12.5% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.9% | 57.9% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 24.1% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.5% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.2% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 7.7% | 5.8% | -1.9% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 7.1% | 8.5% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 76.6% | 65.2% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -16.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
In this area, 81.7% 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 | 86% | 81.7% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 11.2% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.4% | 80.8% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 15% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.9% | 0.3% | -12.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 76.7% | 12.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 33.4% | 46.2% | -12.8% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 16.4% | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Sikh | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glover Avenue was 48.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.3% lower than the Wollaton West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glover Avenue has the 7th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Wollaton West and the 229th lowest crime rate of 934 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2A Glover Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-04-12 | £421,406 |
| 3 Glover Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2022-08-12 | £599,178 |
| 2 Glover Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £372,500 | 2018-03-20 | £537,342 |
| Glover House Glover Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2018-02-09 | £507,721 |
| 5 Glover Avenue, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £343,000 | 2015-12-18 | £559,954 |
NG8 2EL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,500 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 3,585 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 | 3,763 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 5,268 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 | 296 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernwood Junior School Arleston Drive , Wollaton NG8 2FZ | - not rated | 420 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernwood Infant School Arleston Drive , Wollaton NG8 2FZ | - not rated | 420 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland Primary and Nursery School Westwick Road , Bilborough NG8 4HB | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland Spencer Academy Westwick Road , Bilborough NG8 4HB | 4out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 151 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernwood School Goodwood Road , Wollaton NG8 2FT | 4out of 4 | 151 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham University Samworth Academy Bramhall Road , Bilborough NG8 4HY | 3out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Sharp School Bramhall Road , Bilborough NG8 4HY | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glaisdale School Glenbrook Crescent , Bilborough NG8 3GP | - not rated | 1,912 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,532 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College College Way , NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 1,533 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 4,425 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 | 1,214 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Field School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 3HW | 4out of 4 | 1,658 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Hardwick School Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | - not rated | 1,856 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Rectory 11 St Agnes Close , Off Wigman Road NG8 4BJ | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepherd School Harvey Road , Off Beechdale Road NG8 3BB | - not rated | 2,007 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 486 yd | |
| The Grounds | 755 Wollaton Road | 503 yd | |
| Hills Kitchen | 11 Glaisdale Parkway | 824 yd | |
| Birch Park Community Hub | 83 Birchover Road | 884 yd | |
| Zhug | 189 Bramcote Lane | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wollaton Royal British Legion Club | British Legion Social Club, Bramcote Lane | 519 yd | |
| Admiral Rodney | Admiral Rodney Public House, Wollaton Road | 706 yd | |
| Hemlock Stone | The Hemlock Stone Public House, Bramcote Lane | 826 yd | |
| The Wheelhouse | The Wheelhouse Public House, Russell Drive | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns Pizza | 60 Trowell Road | 159 yd | |
| Cornerstone Jerk Hut | 114 Birchover Road | 884 yd | |
| China Kitchen | 46 Cockington Road | 1,009 yd | |
| The Cods Scallops | 170 Bramcote Lane | 1,015 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 166 Bramcote Lane | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | 110 Trowell Road | 192 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 172 Bramcote Lane | 1,015 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 154 Bramcote Lane | 1,015 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fernwood School GOODWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 161 yd |
| Wollaton Village Sports Association SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND WOLLATON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 408 yd |
| West Indian Cavaliers Cricket Club WESTWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 608 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 | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.