Aylestone Drive is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG8 3EF is located in the Leen Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Aylestone Drive, Nottingham, NG8 3EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 3EE, NG8 5RU, NG8 3EH, NG8 5RS, NG8 3EA, NG8 5RG, NG8 5RR, NG8 3EB, NG8 3EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG8 3EF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.6% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.4% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.6% | 38.4% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 48.6% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Separated | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 4.7% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 6.9% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 48.2% | 50.9% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 35.6% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 8.9% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.8% | 25.3% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 9.7% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 12.3% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 18.4% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 27.4% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 7.3% | 1.8% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 5.6% | 14.9% | 9.3% | 3.1% | 11.8% |
| Pakistani | 18.7% | 37.5% | 18.8% | 2.7% | 34.8% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 63.6% | 40.1% | -23.5% | 81.4% | -41.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
In this area, 72.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 72.6% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.8% | 18% | 8.2% | 5.6% | 12.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.3% | 73.4% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 20.2% | 17.6% | 9.8% | 10.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 2.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.5% | 0.9% | -10.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.5% | 37.2% | -23.7% |
| Christian | 33% | 46.2% | -13.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 38.5% | 6.5% | 32.0% |
| Sikh | 9.2% | 0.9% | 8.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aylestone Drive was 250.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 128.0% higher than the Bilborough average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Aylestone Drive has the 4th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Bilborough and the 141st highest crime rate of 934 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Aylestone Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2020-08-13 | £255,995 |
| 15 Aylestone Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2018-05-30 | £185,926 |
| 19 Aylestone Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2016-01-29 | £347,474 |
| 5 Aylestone Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2015-10-30 | £309,173 |
| 4 Aylestone Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2015-06-12 | £308,787 |
NG8 3EF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 3EF 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 student residents living in NG8 3EF 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 2,247 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 | 2,490 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 3,478 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 3,894 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambleside Primary School Minver Crescent , Aspley NG8 5PN | - not rated | 522 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ambleside Primary School Minver Crescent , Aspley NG8 5PN | - not rated | 522 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ambleside Infant and Nursery School Minver Crescent , Aspley NG8 5PN | - not rated | 522 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Kingsbury Drive , Aspley NG8 3EP | 4out of 4 | 541 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Kingsbury Drive , Aspley NG8 3EP | - not rated | 541 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manning Comprehensive School Robins Wood Road , Aspley NG8 3LD | - not rated | 442 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Nottingham Girls' Academy Robin's Wood Road , NG8 3LD | 4out of 4 | 442 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Trinity Catholic School Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | - not rated | 524 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 524 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Crane School East Gate , Minver Crescent NG8 5PN | - not rated | 709 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 1,750 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 2,352 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College College Way , NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 2,404 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 3,919 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 4,524 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | - not rated | 509 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | - not rated | 509 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspley Wood School Robins Wood Road , Aspley NG8 3LD | - not rated | 560 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepherd School Harvey Road , Off Beechdale Road NG8 3BB | - not rated | 919 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Field School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 3HW | 4out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Kettle | 375 Aspley Lane | 184 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | 397 Aspley Lane | 184 yd | |
| The Indaba Hut | 360 Aspley Lane | 414 yd | |
| Bombay Nights | 352-356 Aspley Lane | 416 yd | |
| Sycamore Dining | 1 Foxton Gardens | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Hotel | Beacon Hotel, Aspley Lane | 554 yd | |
| Beechdale Pub | Beechdale Hotel, 438 Beechdale Road | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur & Elizabeth's Fish Bar | 383-385 Aspley Lane | 184 yd | |
| Rooster Chicken and Dessert Den | 399 Aspley Lane | 184 yd | |
| Chopstix | 391 Aspley Lane | 184 yd | |
| Pizza Plus | 545 Aspley Lane | 377 yd | |
| The Little Food Kitchen | 547a Aspley Lane | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 362 Aspley Lane | 414 yd | |
| Asda | 2 Strelley Road | 1,080 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Girls' Academy ROBINS WOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 478 yd |
| Woodlands School BEECHDALE ROAD | 500 yd | |
| Trinity School BEECHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 544 yd |
| William Crane Comprehensive (Closed) Minver Crescent | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| Ambleside Primary School MINVER CRESCENT | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| Nottingham Indoor Bowls Centre Ltd INDOOR BOWLS CENTRE INDOOR BOWLS CENTRE BEECHDALE ROAD | indoor bowls | 614 yd |
| Minver Crescent Sports Centre MINVER CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 632 yd |
| King George V Park (Closed) Aspley Lane | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Melbourne Park MELBOURNE ROAD | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Ymca Youth And Community Centre Melbourne Park MELBOURNE ROAD | 832 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 | 46.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.