Fernwood Crescent is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG8 2GF 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 Fernwood Crescent, Nottingham, NG8 2GF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 2GD, NG8 2GL, NG8 2GJ, NG8 2GH, NG8 2GN, NG8 2GG, NG8 2QA, NG8 2EE, NG8 2GP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG8 2GF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.5% | 51.6% | -3.9% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 44.5% | 48.4% | 3.9% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 2GF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% 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 | 30.4% | 32.5% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 51.7% | 7.2% | 44.2% | 7.5% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 8.3% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 16.7% | 5.4% | -11.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 40.5% | 49.9% | 9.4% | 48.4% | 1.5% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 31.5% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 15% | 13.1% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 4.2% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 28.5% | 17.1% | -11.4% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 7.9% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 12.1% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 15% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 40% | 14.5% | 33.8% | 6.2% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.9% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47% 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 | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 10.4% | 13.3% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 10.2% |
| Pakistani | 9.8% | 10.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 64.1% | 47% | -17.1% | 81.4% | -34.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 10.7% | 9.2% | 0.6% | 10.1% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 67.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 67.5% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| European Union | 4% | 4.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 8% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.3% | 15.4% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 9.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.8% | 67.9% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 14.3% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 10.7% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 3% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.3% | 4.2% | -11.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.6% | 76.7% | -13.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 7.2% | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 24.4% | 46.2% | -21.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 30.4% | 6.5% | 23.9% |
| Sikh | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fernwood Crescent was 45.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.2% lower than the Wollaton West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fernwood Crescent has the 9th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Wollaton West and the 223rd lowest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Fernwood Crescent, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-12-06 | £277,806 |
| 14 Fernwood Crescent, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2023-11-16 | £251,724 |
| 16 Fernwood Crescent, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-07-31 | £262,854 |
| 42 Fernwood Crescent, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2023-03-09 | £278,038 |
| 10 Fernwood Crescent, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2022-04-01 | £305,227 |
The percentage of student residents living in NG8 2GF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,299 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 | 491 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firbeck Academy Firbeck Road , Wollaton NG8 2FB | 2out of 4 | 576 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland Spencer Academy Westwick Road , Bilborough NG8 4HB | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramcote Hills Primary School Moor Lane , Bramcote Hills NG9 3GE | 4out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melbury Primary School Melbury Road , Bilborough NG8 4AU | 3out of 4 | 2,095 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 | 454 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham University Samworth Academy Bramhall Road , Bilborough NG8 4HY | 3out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramcote College Moor Lane , Bramcote NG9 3GA | 3out of 4 | 1,898 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Beechdale Academy Harvey Road , Bilborough NG8 3GP | 3out of 4 | 2,466 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Wollaton Academy Sutton Passeys Crescent , Wollaton Park NG8 1EA | 4out of 4 | 2,711 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 | 1,776 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxwood Academy Derby Road , Bramcote NG9 3GF | 3out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Field School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 3HW | 4out of 4 | 2,234 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | 3out of 4 | 2,451 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 2,885 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Nottingham University Park , NG7 2RD | - not rated | 3,735 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurkha Kitchen | 131 Glaisdale Drive West | 673 yd | |
| Zhug | 189 Bramcote Lane | 711 yd | |
| Burg Burgers | 205 Bramcote Lane | 733 yd | |
| Birch Park Community Hub | 83 Birchover Road | 845 yd | |
| The Grounds | 755 Wollaton Road | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemlock Stone | The Hemlock Stone Public House, Bramcote Lane | 591 yd | |
| Wollaton Royal British Legion Club | British Legion Social Club, Bramcote Lane | 875 yd | |
| Admiral Rodney | Admiral Rodney Public House, Wollaton Road | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns Pizza | 60 Trowell Road | 667 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 166 Bramcote Lane | 674 yd | |
| Chai Roti | 162 Bramcote Lane | 674 yd | |
| The Cods Scallops | 170 Bramcote Lane | 674 yd | |
| Cornerstone Jerk Hut | 114 Birchover Road | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | 110 Trowell Road | 624 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 172 Bramcote Lane | 674 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 154 Bramcote Lane | 674 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fernwood School GOODWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 353 yd |
| West Indian Cavaliers Cricket Club WESTWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| Wollaton Village Sports Association SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND WOLLATON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 818 yd |
| Bramcote Hills Golf Course (Closed) Thoresby Road | golf | 1,020 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.