Wollaton Vale is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG8 2PL 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 2PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 2PR, NG8 2PQ, NG8 2QR, NG8 2PE, NG8 2PJ, NG8 2QS, NG8 2QT, NG8 2PS, NG8 2PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG8 2PL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46% | 51.2% | 5.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 54% | 48.8% | -5.2% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 2PL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.3% 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 | 21.7% | 23.4% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.5% | 65.3% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 21.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6% | 2.9% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 6.8% | 0.1% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.7%) 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 | 53.1% | 55% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 32.7% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 10.5% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 2PL this area, 9.5% 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 54.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.4% | 9.5% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 6.2% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 9.5% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 15% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.5% | 54.6% | 11.1% | 33.8% | 20.8% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.1% 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 | 4.4% | 1.3% | -3.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 7.3% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 6% | 12.4% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 9.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 79% | 73.1% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -8.3% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 84.1% 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 | 87.2% | 84.1% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 8.1% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.8% | 83.6% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 0.8% | -9.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.4% | 37.2% | -8.8% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 15.5% | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Sikh | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wollaton Vale was 10.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.0% lower than the Wollaton West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wollaton Vale has the 5th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Wollaton West and the 27th lowest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 124 Wollaton Vale, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2025-01-24 | £360,823 |
| 164 Wollaton Vale, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-01-17 | £268,208 |
| 146 Wollaton Vale, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2023-08-08 | £625,368 |
| 168 Wollaton Vale, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2021-09-24 | £263,681 |
| 132 Wollaton Vale, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2020-08-28 | £678,563 |
NG8 2PL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% 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 2PL 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NG8 2PL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 98 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| 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 | 3,819 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 | 739 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firbeck Academy Firbeck Road , Wollaton NG8 2FB | 2out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeston Fields Primary School and Nursery Boundary Road , Beeston NG9 2RG | 3out of 4 | 1,571 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramcote Hills Primary School Moor Lane , Bramcote Hills NG9 3GE | 4out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramcote CofE Primary School Hanley Avenue , Bramcote NG9 3HE | 3out of 4 | 1,860 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 916 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramcote College Moor Lane , Bramcote NG9 3GA | 3out of 4 | 1,960 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Wollaton Academy Sutton Passeys Crescent , Wollaton Park NG8 1EA | 4out of 4 | 2,118 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham University Samworth Academy Bramhall Road , Bilborough NG8 4HY | 3out of 4 | 2,219 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman White School Chilwell Lane , Bramcote NG9 3DU | 3out of 4 | 2,462 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 | 2,555 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 | 1,929 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Field School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 3HW | 4out of 4 | 2,316 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Nottingham University Park , NG7 2RD | - not rated | 2,889 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | 3out of 4 | 2,983 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 2,998 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zhug | 189 Bramcote Lane | 484 yd | |
| Burg Burgers | 205 Bramcote Lane | 517 yd | |
| The Grounds | 755 Wollaton Road | 1,008 yd | |
| Courtyard Cafe | Wollaton Hall, Wollaton Park, Wollaton Road | 1,058 yd | |
| Cafe 508 | Wollaton Hall, Wollaton Park, Wollaton Road | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemlock Stone | The Hemlock Stone Public House, Bramcote Lane | 429 yd | |
| Wollaton Royal British Legion Club | British Legion Social Club, Bramcote Lane | 859 yd | |
| Miller & Carter | Miller And Carter Steakhouse, Wollaton Vale | 870 yd | |
| Admiral Rodney | Admiral Rodney Public House, Wollaton Road | 972 yd | |
| The Nurseryman | 177 Derby Road, Beeston | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cods Scallops | 170 Bramcote Lane | 546 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 166 Bramcote Lane | 546 yd | |
| Chai Roti | 162 Bramcote Lane | 546 yd | |
| CHAO CHAO | 6 Derby Road, Beeston | 951 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 2 Derby Road, Beeston | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 172 Bramcote Lane | 546 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 154 Bramcote Lane | 546 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bramcote Hills Golf Course (Closed) Thoresby Road | golf | 921 yd |
| Wollaton Village Sports Association SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND WOLLATON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 952 yd |
| Fernwood School GOODWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,004 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 | 199.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.