Chalfont Drive is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG8 3LS 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 Chalfont Drive, Nottingham, NG8 3LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 3LT, NG8 3NL, NG8 3NJ, NG8 3LR, NG8 3LJ, NG8 3QE, NG8 3QD, NG8 3LW, NG8 3QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG8 3LS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 48.9% | 48.3% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 51.1% | 51.7% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 3LS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.7% 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 | 26.8% | 32.5% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 58.7% | 2.5% | 44.2% | 14.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 5.7% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 1.8% | -6.7% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 | 48.2% | 44.8% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 38.6% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 12.8% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 27.1% | 17.6% | -9.5% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 12.8% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 16.1% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.5% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 15.2% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 30.7% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 10.1% | 2.1% | -8.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.5% 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 | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 7.8% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 29.3% | 39.2% | 9.9% | 2.7% | 36.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| White | 50.4% | 32.5% | -17.9% | 81.4% | -48.9% |
| Arab | 6.8% | 2.2% | -4.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 67.8% 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 | 69.7% | 67.8% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 5.4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 5.4% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.5% | 21.3% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 15.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.7% | 67.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 16.5% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 6% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 4.5% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.5% | 5.6% | -5.9% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 5.4% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13% | 37.2% | -24.2% |
| Christian | 26.2% | 46.2% | -20.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 47% | 6.5% | 40.5% |
| Sikh | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chalfont Drive was 27.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.2% lower than the Hyson Green & Arboretum average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chalfont Drive has the 11th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Hyson Green & Arboretum and the 116th lowest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Chalfont Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-03-31 | £369,163 |
| 97 Chalfont Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-03-06 | £291,546 |
| 33 Chalfont Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-08-16 | £236,393 |
| 69 Chalfont Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-05-29 | £376,511 |
| 77 Chalfont Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-05-03 | £223,151 |
NG8 3LS 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 3LS 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 | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,571 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School Southfield Road , Western Boulevard NG8 3PL | 2out of 4 | 631 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre Kennington Road , Radford NG8 1QD | 3out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Primary and Nursery School Harrow Road , Wollaton Park NG8 1FG | 3out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Kingsbury Drive , Aspley NG8 3EP | 4out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berridge Primary and Nursery School Brushfield Site , Berridge Road West NG7 5LE | 3out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Girls' Academy Robin's Wood Road , NG8 3LD | 3out of 4 | 610 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bluecoat Aspley Academy Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | 3out of 4 | 712 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Aspley Lane , NG8 5GY | - not rated | 734 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Beechdale Academy Harvey Road , Bilborough NG8 3GP | 3out of 4 | 1,173 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 | 2,764 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 4,091 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Field School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 3HW | 4out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | 3out of 4 | 2,072 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fig Tree Primary School 30 Bentinck Road , Hyson Green NG7 4AF | - not rated | 2,110 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Take 1 Learning Centre Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham NG7 6BE | - not rated | 2,125 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepe's Piri Piri | Unit 4, Beechdale Retail Park, Beechdale Road | 290 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 8, Beechdale Retail Park, Beechdale Road | 290 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3, Beechdale Retail Park, Beechdale Road | 290 yd | |
| Coffee Corner Cafe | 423 Beechdale Road | 292 yd | |
| Braai King Bistro and Grill | 32 Aspley Lane | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechdale Pub | Beechdale Hotel, 438 Beechdale Road | 554 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | Crown Hotel, Western Boulevard | 873 yd | |
| Nags Head | 14a Nuthall Road | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georges Fish Bar | 443 Beechdale Road | 292 yd | |
| Red Hat | 435 Beechdale Road | 292 yd | |
| Mother Hubbard's | Unit 5, Beechdale Retail Park, Beechdale Road | 469 yd | |
| Porky's Cob Shop | 48 Aspley Lane | 862 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 188a Wollaton Road | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | Beechdale Retail Park, Beechdale Road | 290 yd | |
| Ariana Supermarket Limited | 126-132 Grassington Road | 511 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 362 Aspley Lane | 940 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beechdale Swimming Centre (Closed) Beechdale Road | squash courts, swimming pool | 367 yd |
| Nottingham Girls High School Sports Ground GRASSINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 544 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Nottingham) ASPLEY LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 600 yd |
| Nottingham Girls' Academy ROBINS WOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Bluecoat Academy Aspley ASPLEY LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 711 yd |
| Woodlands School BEECHDALE ROAD | 940 yd | |
| Xercise4Less (Nottingham) 2-6 2-6 MIDLAND WAY | health and fitness suite | 1,084 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 | 164 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.