Benington Drive is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG8 2TF 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 Benington Drive, Nottingham, NG8 2TF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 2TG, NG8 2RZ, NG8 2TA, NG8 2TB, NG8 2TE, NG8 2TL, NG8 2TR, NG8 2SU, NG8 2TS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG8 2TF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.9% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.1% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 2TF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59% 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 | 15.7% | 14% | -1.7% | 37.9% | -23.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.9% | 59% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 14.8% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 8% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 14.4% | 18.5% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 12.4% |
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 | 37.3% | 32.7% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -15.7% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 44.5% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 10.9% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 15.5% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 5.5% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 44.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.8% | 15.9% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 8% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 11.4% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 7.5% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 10% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.5% | 44.3% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 10.5% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| Indian | 6.2% | 7.3% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 83% | 77.3% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -4.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 5% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 83.2% 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 | 91.3% | 83.2% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 11.8% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 83.2% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 13.6% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 1.4% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.4% | 37.2% | -15.8% |
| Christian | 58.6% | 46.2% | 12.4% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Sikh | 10% | 0.9% | 9.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Benington Drive was 16.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.6% lower than the Wollaton West average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Benington Drive has the 9th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Wollaton West and the 50th lowest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Benington Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-02-27 | £315,782 |
| 4 Benington Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2024-01-31 | £405,000 |
| 33 Benington Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-09-16 | £379,213 |
| 23 Benington Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-06-29 | £322,883 |
| 18 Benington Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-04-13 | £426,464 |
NG8 2TF 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 2TF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 58% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 116 |
| Full-Time Employee | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 4,769 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firbeck Academy Firbeck Road , Wollaton NG8 2FB | 2out of 4 | 619 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernwood Primary School Arleston Drive , Wollaton NG8 2FZ | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramcote Hills Primary School Moor Lane , Bramcote Hills NG9 3GE | 4out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland Spencer Academy Westwick Road , Bilborough NG8 4HB | 3out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramcote CofE Primary School Hanley Avenue , Bramcote NG9 3HE | 3out of 4 | 1,784 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 | 993 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramcote College Moor Lane , Bramcote NG9 3GA | 3out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham University Samworth Academy Bramhall Road , Bilborough NG8 4HY | 3out of 4 | 1,862 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman White School Chilwell Lane , Bramcote NG9 3DU | 3out of 4 | 2,568 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Beechdale Academy Harvey Road , Bilborough NG8 3GP | 3out of 4 | 3,024 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,221 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 | 1,437 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Field School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 3HW | 4out of 4 | 2,789 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | 3out of 4 | 2,974 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 3,443 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| R.E.A.L Independent Schools Ilkeston Gallows Inn Playing Fields , Nottingham Road DE7 5BB | - not rated | 3,897 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burg Burgers | 205 Bramcote Lane | 662 yd | |
| Zhug | 189 Bramcote Lane | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemlock Stone | The Hemlock Stone Public House, Bramcote Lane | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Garden | 166 Bramcote Lane | 613 yd | |
| Chai Roti | 162 Bramcote Lane | 613 yd | |
| The Cods Scallops | 170 Bramcote Lane | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 172 Bramcote Lane | 613 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 154 Bramcote Lane | 613 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bramcote Hills Golf Course (Closed) Thoresby Road | golf | 653 yd |
| Fernwood School GOODWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 909 yd |
| Bramcote College Moor Lane | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 988 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 | 26.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.