Chalfont Drive is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG8 3LT 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 3LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 3LS, NG8 3NL, NG8 3NJ, NG8 3LW, NG8 3LU, NG8 3QH, NG8 3QE, NG8 3LR, NG8 3QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG8 3LT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 52.8% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 46.7% | 47.2% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 3LT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.9% 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 | 28.8% | 29.4% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 59.9% | 3.1% | 44.2% | 15.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 4.5% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 42.5% | 49.1% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 34.1% | -5.0% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 12% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 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 | 28.8% | 21.9% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 9.3% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 10.5% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 19.2% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 32% | 13.2% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 8.9% | 2.4% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 24.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 7.1% | 8.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Pakistani | 28% | 48% | 20.0% | 2.7% | 45.3% |
| Other Asian | 7.1% | 5.5% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 47.5% | 24.5% | -23.0% | 81.4% | -56.9% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
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 | 78.4% | 72.6% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| European Union | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.5% | 18.8% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 13.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.3% | 72.6% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 19.3% | 18.0% | 9.8% | 9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.6% | 2.7% | -12.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.5% | 37.2% | -26.7% |
| Christian | 20.7% | 46.2% | -25.5% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 58.5% | 6.5% | 52.0% |
| Sikh | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chalfont Drive was 24.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.9% lower than the Hyson Green & Arboretum average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chalfont Drive has the 6th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Hyson Green & Arboretum and the 89th lowest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Chalfont Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £355,500 | 2025-12-18 | £355,854 |
| 106 Chalfont Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-11-28 | £247,936 |
| 72 Chalfont Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Other, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2025-04-25 | £368,496 |
| 58 Chalfont Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-12-11 | £369,264 |
| 102 Chalfont Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-10-18 | £249,112 |
NG8 3LT 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 student residents living in NG8 3LT 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Other | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| 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 | 1,207 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 | 1,474 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 2,726 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 2,833 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 4,702 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 546 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School Southfield Road , Western Boulevard NG8 3PL | 3out of 4 | 546 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre Kennington Road , Radford NG8 1QD | - not rated | 972 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Primary and Nursery School Harrow Road , Wollaton NG8 1FG | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berridge Junior School Berridge Road West , Hyson Green NG7 5LE | - not rated | 1,306 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nottingham Bluecoat School and Technology College Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | - not rated | 667 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Aspley Academy Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manning Comprehensive School Robins Wood Road , Aspley NG8 3LD | - not rated | 670 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Nottingham Girls' Academy Robin's Wood Road , NG8 3LD | 4out of 4 | 670 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Trinity Catholic School Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | - not rated | 1,221 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 2,619 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 2,876 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College College Way , NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 2,924 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 3,558 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 3,558 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspley Wood School Robins Wood Road , Aspley NG8 3LD | - not rated | 581 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | - not rated | 907 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | - not rated | 907 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Field School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 3HW | 4out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepherd School Harvey Road , Off Beechdale Road NG8 3BB | - not rated | 1,546 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Corner Cafe | 423 Beechdale Road | 327 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | Unit 4, Beechdale Retail Park, Beechdale Road | 334 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 8, Beechdale Retail Park, Beechdale Road | 334 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3, Beechdale Retail Park, Beechdale Road | 334 yd | |
| Braai King Bistro and Grill | 32 Aspley Lane | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechdale Pub | Beechdale Hotel, 438 Beechdale Road | 561 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | Crown Hotel, Western Boulevard | 916 yd | |
| Nags Head | 14a Nuthall Road | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georges Fish Bar | 443 Beechdale Road | 328 yd | |
| Red Hat | 435 Beechdale Road | 328 yd | |
| Mother Hubbard's | Unit 5, Beechdale Retail Park, Beechdale Road | 508 yd | |
| Porky's Cob Shop | 48 Aspley Lane | 834 yd | |
| Ma Ma's Kitchen | 14 Nuthall Road | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | Beechdale Retail Park, Beechdale Road | 334 yd | |
| Ariana Supermarket Limited | 126-132 Grassington Road | 518 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 362 Aspley Lane | 895 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beechdale Swimming Centre (Closed) Beechdale Road | squash courts, swimming pool | 404 yd |
| Nottingham Girls High School Sports Ground GRASSINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 537 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Nottingham) ASPLEY LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 571 yd |
| Nottingham Girls' Academy ROBINS WOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Bluecoat Academy Aspley ASPLEY LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 670 yd |
| Woodlands School BEECHDALE ROAD | 916 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 | 159 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.