Wollaton Vale is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG8 2PB 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 Wollaton Vale, Nottingham, NG8 2PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 2PA, NG8 2PD, NG8 2NN, NG8 2NQ, NG8 2PN, NG8 2RW, NG8 2PP, NG9 2TH, NG8 2RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG8 2PB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 50.2% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47% | 49.8% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 2PB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 70.2% 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 | 19.2% | 22.8% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.4% | 70.2% | 3.8% | 44.2% | 26.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 3% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.1%) 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 | 58.2% | 56.8% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 30.3% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 10.3% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
In the area around NG8 2PB this area, 7.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 60%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.9% | 7.8% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 3.8% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 9.2% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 16.2% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.2% | 60% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 26.2% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 8.8% | 12.6% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 9.5% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 11.5% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 76.1% | 63.6% | -12.5% | 81.4% | -17.8% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 82.7% 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 | 84.9% | 82.7% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 11.4% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.9% | 82.5% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 13.6% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.9% | 1.3% | -9.6% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.1% | 37.2% | -8.1% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 14.2% | 6.5% | 7.7% |
| Sikh | 7.7% | 0.9% | 6.8% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wollaton Vale was 31.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.1% lower than the Wollaton West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wollaton Vale has the 11th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Wollaton West and the 139th lowest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Wollaton Vale, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-02-28 | £434,102 |
| 66 Wollaton Vale, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2023-04-06 | £579,970 |
| 68 Wollaton Vale, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £378,000 | 2019-06-19 | £511,810 |
| 80 Wollaton Vale, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2015-07-31 | £591,151 |
| 68 Wollaton Vale, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2015-05-22 | £500,123 |
NG8 2PB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 2PB 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NG8 2PB 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 | 119 |
| Retired | 96 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| 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 | 3,775 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beeston Fields Primary School and Nursery Boundary Road , Beeston NG9 2RG | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernwood Primary School Arleston Drive , Wollaton NG8 2FZ | 3out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramcote CofE Primary School Hanley Avenue , Bramcote NG9 3HE | 3out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Round Hill Primary School Foster Avenue , Beeston NG9 1AE | 3out of 4 | 1,813 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramcote Hills Primary School Moor Lane , Bramcote Hills NG9 3GE | 4out of 4 | 1,827 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Wollaton Academy Sutton Passeys Crescent , Wollaton Park NG8 1EA | 4out of 4 | 2,069 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramcote College Moor Lane , Bramcote NG9 3GA | 3out of 4 | 2,083 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman White School Chilwell Lane , Bramcote NG9 3DU | 3out of 4 | 2,185 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham University Samworth Academy Bramhall Road , Bilborough NG8 4HY | 3out of 4 | 2,771 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,100 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 | 2,001 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Nottingham University Park , NG7 2RD | - not rated | 2,566 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Field School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 3HW | 4out of 4 | 2,652 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 3,316 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | 3out of 4 | 3,460 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bee Thai | 107 Central Avenue, Beeston | 781 yd | |
| Zhug | 189 Bramcote Lane | 929 yd | |
| L A Diner | 105 Woodside Road | 937 yd | |
| Passion Food | 115 Woodside Road | 937 yd | |
| Burg Burgers | 205 Bramcote Lane | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller & Carter | Miller And Carter Steakhouse, Wollaton Vale | 337 yd | |
| The Nurseryman | 177 Derby Road, Beeston | 698 yd | |
| Hemlock Stone | The Hemlock Stone Public House, Bramcote Lane | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHAO CHAO | 6 Derby Road, Beeston | 387 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 2 Derby Road, Beeston | 387 yd | |
| Planet Pizza 3 | Planet Pizza, 115 Central Avenue | 767 yd | |
| Cloud Restro | 113 Central Avenue, Beeston | 781 yd | |
| 2 Cucina | 117 Woodside Road | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 172 Bramcote Lane | 992 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 154 Bramcote Lane | 992 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beeston Fields Recreation Ground 23 BEXHILL COURT 23 BEXHILL COURT CENTRAL AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 580 yd |
| University Of Nottingham (David Ross Sports Village) UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,062 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 | 121.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.