Cherry Wood Drive is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG8 3NN 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 Cherry Wood Drive, Nottingham, NG8 3NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 3NA, NG8 3LY, NG8 5HB, NG8 3NQ, NG8 3NB, NG8 5GZ, NG8 3LZ, NG8 3LA, NG8 3ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG8 3NN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 51.2% | -2.8% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 46% | 48.8% | 2.8% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 3NN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.6% 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 | 19.4% | 33.2% | 13.8% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.5% | 53.6% | -7.9% | 44.2% | 9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 5% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 11% | 6.1% | -4.9% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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%) 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 | 35.3% | 55% | 19.7% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 35% | 31% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 22.7% | 10.1% | -12.6% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 44.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.4% | 16.6% | -9.8% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 4.8% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 11.1% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 16.2% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.7% | 44.8% | 18.1% | 33.8% | 11.0% |
| Other | 11.4% | 2.4% | -9.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.6% 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 | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 9.8% | 10.6% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 7.5% |
| Pakistani | 27% | 30.4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 27.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 1.2% | -3.1% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 55.2% | 35.6% | -19.6% | 81.4% | -45.8% |
| Other | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
In this area, 68% 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 | 79.4% | 68% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -15.2% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 5.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 6.5% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.2% | 18.9% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 13.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 78.2% | 67.8% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 18.2% | 15.1% | 9.8% | 8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 6.1% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.4% | 2.3% | -12.1% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| South-East Asia | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.4% | 37.2% | -21.8% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 46.2% | -11.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 36.2% | 6.5% | 29.7% |
| Sikh | 7.3% | 0.9% | 6.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cherry Wood Drive was 26.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.7% lower than the Hyson Green & Arboretum average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cherry Wood Drive has the 9th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Hyson Green & Arboretum and the 112th lowest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Cherry Wood Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2024-12-02 | £456,532 |
| 14 Cherry Wood Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2019-12-06 | £428,520 |
| 8 Cherry Wood Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2018-01-31 | £373,512 |
| 7 Cherry Wood Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-10-10 | £419,369 |
| 10 Cherry Wood Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2012-12-17 | £404,649 |
NG8 3NN 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 3NN 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 | 159 |
| Retired | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 2,024 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Kingsbury Drive , Aspley NG8 3EP | 4out of 4 | 910 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ambleside Primary School Minver Crescent , Aspley NG8 5PN | 1out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Primary Academy Harvey Road , Bilborough NG8 3BB | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School Southfield Road , Western Boulevard NG8 3PL | 2out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenbrook Spencer Academy Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 4PD | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 165 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bluecoat Aspley Academy Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | 3out of 4 | 450 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Aspley Lane , NG8 5GY | - not rated | 581 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Beechdale Academy Harvey Road , Bilborough NG8 3GP | 3out of 4 | 986 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 | 2,588 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 4,448 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 | 514 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Field School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 3HW | 4out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | 3out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Take 1 Learning Centre Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham NG7 6BE | - not rated | 2,276 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fig Tree Primary School 30 Bentinck Road , Hyson Green NG7 4AF | - not rated | 2,360 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay Nights | 352-356 Aspley Lane | 350 yd | |
| The Indaba Hut | 360 Aspley Lane | 353 yd | |
| Red Kettle | 375 Aspley Lane | 487 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | 397 Aspley Lane | 487 yd | |
| Sycamore Dining | 1 Foxton Gardens | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechdale Pub | Beechdale Hotel, 438 Beechdale Road | 730 yd | |
| The Whitemoor Public House | 135 Nuthall Road | 988 yd | |
| Nags Head | 14a Nuthall Road | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur & Elizabeth's Fish Bar | 383-385 Aspley Lane | 487 yd | |
| Rooster Chicken and Dessert Den | 399 Aspley Lane | 487 yd | |
| Chopstix | 391 Aspley Lane | 487 yd | |
| Georges Fish Bar | 443 Beechdale Road | 787 yd | |
| Red Hat | 435 Beechdale Road | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 362 Aspley Lane | 353 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Beechdale Retail Park, Beechdale Road | 885 yd | |
| Ariana Supermarket Limited | 126-132 Grassington Road | 925 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Girls' Academy ROBINS WOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 299 yd |
| Bluecoat Academy Aspley ASPLEY LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 472 yd |
| Woodlands School BEECHDALE ROAD | 623 yd | |
| David Lloyd Club (Nottingham) ASPLEY LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 657 yd |
| Melbourne Park MELBOURNE ROAD | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| Nottingham Girls High School Sports Ground GRASSINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 851 yd |
| Ymca Youth And Community Centre Melbourne Park MELBOURNE ROAD | 859 yd | |
| Nottingham Indoor Bowls Centre Ltd INDOOR BOWLS CENTRE INDOOR BOWLS CENTRE BEECHDALE ROAD | indoor bowls | 859 yd |
| Trinity School BEECHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 882 yd |
| Beechdale Swimming Centre (Closed) Beechdale Road | squash courts, swimming pool | 947 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.