Vines Cross, Nottingham, NG8 2RU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG8 2RU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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	50.7%	48.8%	-1.9%	51.0%	-2.2%
Male	49.3%	51.2%	1.9%	49.0%	2.2%

Partnership Status

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 2RU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.8% 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	25.2%	23.1%	-2.1%	37.9%	-14.8%
Married: Opposite sex	63.6%	63.8%	0.2%	44.2%	19.6%
Separated	1.7%	0.9%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	5%	6.3%	1.3%	9.1%	-2.8%
Widowed	4.5%	5.9%	1.4%	6.1%	-0.2%

Health

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	53.8%	49.5%	-4.3%	48.4%	1.1%
Good health	32.2%	35.4%	3.2%	33.6%	1.8%
Fair health	9.6%	12.3%	2.7%	12.7%	-0.4%
Bad health	3.8%	2.5%	-1.3%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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 47.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12%	13.9%	1.9%	18.2%	-4.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.9%	5.8%	-4.1%	9.6%	-3.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12%	15.2%	3.2%	13.4%	1.8%
Apprenticeship	1.2%	3.1%	1.9%	5.3%	-2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.5%	13%	-1.5%	16.9%	-3.9%
Degree or Similar	42.6%	47.5%	4.9%	33.8%	13.7%
Other	7.9%	1.3%	-6.6%	2.8%	-1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.2% 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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	1%	2.8%	1.8%	0.7%	2.1%
Indian	17.1%	15.1%	-2.0%	3.1%	12.0%
Pakistani	11.3%	13%	1.7%	2.7%	10.3%
Other Asian	2.4%	0.7%	-1.7%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	0.8%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	65.8%	63.2%	-2.6%	81.4%	-18.2%
Arab	0%	3.2%	3.2%	0.6%	2.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 76% 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	78.8%	76%	-2.8%	83.2%	-7.2%
European Union	1.7%	3.1%	1.4%	6.1%	-3.0%
Africa	3.1%	2.1%	-1.0%	2.7%	-0.6%
Middle East and Asia	14.7%	18.1%	3.4%	5.6%	12.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	78.4%	76.5%	-1.9%	83.2%	-6.7%
10+ Years	2.1%	18.9%	16.8%	9.8%	9.1%
5-10 Years	2.7%	2.5%	-0.2%	2.9%	-0.4%
2-5 Years	3.1%	1.1%	-2.0%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	13.7%	1.1%	-12.6%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86%	76.7%	9.3%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Middle East	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%
Southern Asia	1.1%	1.2%	-0.1%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	9.5%	13.5%	-4.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.9%	37.2%	-4.3%
Christian	33.6%	46.2%	-12.6%
Hindu	7.1%	1.7%	5.4%
Muslim	17%	6.5%	10.5%
Sikh	7.1%	0.9%	6.2%
Not answered	2.5%	6.0%	-3.5%

Safety

Is Vines Cross Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vines Cross was 48.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.4% lower than the Wollaton West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Vines Cross has the 8th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Wollaton West and the 228th lowest crime rate of 934 local areas in Nottingham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£50,400

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in NG8 2RU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Vines Cross are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for City Of Nottingham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Vines Cross, Nottingham, NG8 2RU

Estimated Average Property Prices for NG8 2RU

Average Price
£412,666

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£412,666

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Vines Cross

Average Price
£426,340

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£445,336

Detached
£407,343

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Vines CrossStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Vines Cross, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building	£248,500	2016-02-24	£407,343
1 Vines Cross, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building	£87,500	1998-06-26	£445,336

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NG8 2RU

Employment

NG8 2RU 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 retired residents living in NG8 2RU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	76
Full-Time Employee	62
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	20
Looking after home or family	10
Student (economically inactive)	8
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Other	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Education	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Human health and social work activities	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Manufacturing	13
Administrative and support service activities	8
Transport and storage	8
Construction	7
Information and communication	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Other	4
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH	- not rated	3,021 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN	- not rated	3,753 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	3,964 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fernwood Junior School Arleston Drive , Wollaton NG8 2FZ	- not rated	985 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fernwood Infant School Arleston Drive , Wollaton NG8 2FZ	- not rated	985 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fernwood Primary School Arleston Drive , Wollaton NG8 2FZ	3out of 4	1,093 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beeston Fields Flying High Academy Boundary Road , Beeston NG9 2RG	- not rated	1,255 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beeston Fields Primary School and Nursery Boundary Road , Beeston NG9 2RG	- not rated	1,255 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fernwood School Goodwood Road , Wollaton NG8 2FT	- not rated	1,268 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fernwood School Goodwood Road , Wollaton NG8 2FT	4out of 4	1,268 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bramcote Hills Sport and Community College Moor Lane , Bramcote NG9 3GA	- not rated	1,541 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Bramcote Park Sport,Business and Enterprise School Bramcote , NG9 3GD	- not rated	1,832 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bramcote College Moor Lane , Bramcote NG9 3GA	3out of 4	1,835 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bilborough College College Way , NG8 4DQ	- not rated	2,908 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ	- not rated	2,910 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Foxwood Foundation School and Technology College Derby Road , Bramcote NG9 3GF	- not rated	1,771 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Foxwood Academy Derby Road , Bramcote NG9 3GF	3out of 4	1,771 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Parkview Sixth Form Moor Lane , Bramcote Hills NG9 3GD	- not rated	1,832 yd	Sixth form centres	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dagfa School Nottingham 57 Broadgate , Beeston NG9 2FU	- not rated	1,913 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Silver Linings School 28 Old Park Close , Bilborough NG8 4FR	- not rated	2,526 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Zhug	189 Bramcote Lane	519 yd
Burg Burgers	205 Bramcote Lane	523 yd
Bee Thai	107 Central Avenue, Beeston	1,068 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hemlock Stone	The Hemlock Stone Public House, Bramcote Lane	605 yd
The Nurseryman	177 Derby Road, Beeston	706 yd
Miller & Carter	Miller And Carter Steakhouse, Wollaton Vale	763 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Cods Scallops	170 Bramcote Lane	578 yd
Jade Garden	166 Bramcote Lane	579 yd
Chai Roti	162 Bramcote Lane	579 yd
CHAO CHAO	6 Derby Road, Beeston	778 yd
Domino's Pizza	2 Derby Road, Beeston	779 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	172 Bramcote Lane		579 yd
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd	154 Bramcote Lane		579 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bramcote Hills Golf Course (Closed) Thoresby Road	golf	766 yd
Beeston Fields Recreation Ground 23 BEXHILL COURT 23 BEXHILL COURT CENTRAL AVENUE	grass pitches, tennis courts	821 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of NG8 2RU