Ravensdale Drive, Nottingham, NG8 2SN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG8 2SN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	55.6%	50.5%	-5.1%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	44.4%	49.5%	5.1%	49.0%	0.5%

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 2SN 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	17.5%	20.4%	2.9%	37.9%	-17.5%
Married: Opposite sex	65.4%	65.3%	-0.1%	44.2%	21.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	2.1%	1%	-1.1%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	1.7%	3.7%	2.0%	9.1%	-5.4%
Widowed	13.3%	8.8%	-4.5%	6.1%	2.7%

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	48.1%	50.4%	2.3%	48.4%	2.0%
Good health	28.1%	32.9%	4.8%	33.6%	-0.7%
Fair health	18.9%	12.4%	-6.5%	12.7%	-0.3%
Bad health	3.6%	4%	0.4%	4.0%	0.0%
Very bad health	1.4%	0.3%	-1.1%	1.2%	-0.9%

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%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.9%	10.8%	-9.1%	18.2%	-7.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7%	7.4%	0.4%	9.6%	-2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.6%	12.5%	-1.1%	13.4%	-0.9%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	5.1%	2.3%	5.3%	-0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.8%	14.2%	3.4%	16.9%	-2.7%
Degree or Similar	39.9%	47%	7.1%	33.8%	13.2%
Other	5.9%	3%	-2.9%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	2.5%	1.9%	-0.6%	0.7%	1.2%
Indian	3.3%	3.8%	0.5%	3.1%	0.7%
Pakistani	1.7%	1.1%	-0.6%	2.7%	-1.6%
Other Asian	0.8%	1.9%	1.1%	1.6%	0.3%
Black African	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	2.5%	-1.1%
Black Caribbean	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	2.2%	1.9%	0.8%	1.4%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%
White	85%	77.3%	-7.7%	81.4%	-4.1%
Arab	1.9%	1.1%	-0.8%	0.6%	0.5%
Other	0.8%	8.1%	7.3%	1.6%	6.5%

Country of Birth

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	89.2%	84.1%	-5.1%	83.2%	0.9%
European Union	2.2%	2.4%	0.2%	6.1%	-3.7%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	1.4%	1.9%	0.5%	2.7%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	6.1%	9.4%	3.3%	5.6%	3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	1.1%	0.3%	1.3%	-0.2%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.6%	84.4%	-4.2%	83.2%	1.2%
10+ Years	0%	11.9%	11.9%	9.8%	2.1%
5-10 Years	0.3%	1.6%	1.3%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	9.7%	2.2%	-7.5%	1.9%	0.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.4%	76.7%	11.7%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Germany	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Eastern Asia	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
Southern Asia	0.8%	1.2%	-0.4%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	7.5%	13.5%	-6.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.5%	37.2%	0.3%
Christian	44.5%	46.2%	-1.7%
Buddhist	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Hindu	1.1%	1.7%	-0.6%
Muslim	2.1%	6.5%	-4.4%
Sikh	7.2%	0.9%	6.3%
Other religion	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Not answered	5.1%	6.0%	-0.9%

Safety

Is Ravensdale Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ravensdale Drive was 5.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.6% lower than the Wollaton West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Ravensdale Drive has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Wollaton West and the 10th lowest crime rate of 934 local areas in Nottingham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.3%.

🔎 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 2SN, 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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 5/10 (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) - 2/10 (very 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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Ravensdale Drive are based on 1 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Nottingham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ravensdale Drive, Nottingham, NG8 2SN

Estimated Average Property Prices for NG8 2SN

Average Price
£407,207

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£407,207

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ravensdale Drive

Average Price
£376,712

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£376,712

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ravensdale DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Ravensdale Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2025-02-26	£396,055
2 Ravensdale Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building	£410,000	2023-11-24	£413,709
4 Ravensdale Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2022-05-20	£304,728
30 Ravensdale Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building	£366,000	2022-03-16	£402,039
8 Ravensdale Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2021-06-30	£414,876

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NG8 2SN

Employment

NG8 2SN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 2SN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	110
Full-Time Employee	103
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	18
Student (economically inactive)	12
Looking after home or family	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	3
Unemployed	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Education	28
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Human health and social work activities	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Manufacturing	10
Construction	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Financial and insurance activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Transport and storage	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Other	2
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH	- not rated	3,767 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN	- not rated	4,193 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	4,433 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	658 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fernwood Infant School Arleston Drive , Wollaton NG8 2FZ	- not rated	658 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fernwood Primary School Arleston Drive , Wollaton NG8 2FZ	3out of 4	778 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Firbeck Academy Firbeck Road , Wollaton NG8 2FB	3out of 4	989 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Firbeck Primary and Nursery School with Individual Needs Centre for Deaf Children Firbeck Road , Wollaton NG8 2FB	- not rated	989 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	880 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fernwood School Goodwood Road , Wollaton NG8 2FT	4out of 4	880 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bramcote Hills Sport and Community College Moor Lane , Bramcote NG9 3GA	- not rated	1,063 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Bramcote Park Sport,Business and Enterprise School Bramcote , NG9 3GD	- not rated	1,436 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bramcote College Moor Lane , Bramcote NG9 3GA	3out of 4	1,440 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	2,373 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ	- not rated	2,387 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
South East Derbyshire College Field Road , DE7 5RS	- not rated	5,448 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB	- not rated	5,455 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Parkview Sixth Form Moor Lane , Bramcote Hills NG9 3GD	- not rated	1,436 yd	Sixth form centres	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Foxwood Foundation School and Technology College Derby Road , Bramcote NG9 3GF	- not rated	1,463 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Foxwood Academy Derby Road , Bramcote NG9 3GF	3out of 4	1,463 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Silver Linings School 28 Old Park Close , Bilborough NG8 4FR	- not rated	2,237 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oak Field School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 3HW	4out of 4	2,638 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Burg Burgers	205 Bramcote Lane		313 yd
Zhug	189 Bramcote Lane		333 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Hemlock Stone	The Hemlock Stone Public House, Bramcote Lane		439 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jade Garden	166 Bramcote Lane	269 yd
Chai Roti	162 Bramcote Lane	269 yd
The Cods Scallops	170 Bramcote Lane	269 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	172 Bramcote Lane		269 yd
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd	154 Bramcote Lane		269 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bramcote Hills Golf Course (Closed) Thoresby Road	golf	434 yd
Fernwood School GOODWOOD ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	873 yd
Bramcote College Moor Lane	artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	1,051 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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	160 Mbit/s
Average download speed	160.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	21.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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