College Way is in Nottingham and in Broxtowe district. NG8 4JH is located in the Nuthall East & Strelley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broxtowe. This postcode has been in use since 2005-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about College Way, Nottingham, NG8 4JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 4JT, NG8 4JL, NG8 4JP, NG8 4JR, NG8 4JS, NG8 4BL, NG8 4BG, NG8 4JN, NG8 4BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG8 4JH is primarily male, with 53.7% of the population 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 | 47.9% | 46.3% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 52.1% | 53.7% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NG8 4JH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.5% | 42.9% | -3.6% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.3% | 43.3% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 7.7% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (92.9%) 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 | 64.9% | 61.1% | -3.8% | 48.4% | 12.7% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 31.8% | 3.2% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -7.6% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around NG8 4JH this area, 6.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 54.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.3% | 6.4% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 3.9% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 7.7% | -7.7% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 23.2% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.9% | 54.5% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 20.7% |
| Other | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 6% | 4.2% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 7.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 7.7% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 70.8% | 58.1% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -23.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 77.2% 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 | 84.8% | 77.2% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 7.4% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 8.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.5% | 77.7% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 11% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 4.2% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 30.1% | 46.2% | -16.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 14.7% | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 11.2% | 6.0% | 5.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around College Way was 27.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.2% lower than the Awsworth, Cossall & Trowell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
College Way has the 14th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Awsworth, Cossall & Trowell and the 118th lowest crime rate of 367 local areas in Broxtowe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 College Way, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-03-31 | £208,392 |
| 22 College Way, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2023-11-24 | £197,779 |
| 36 College Way, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-11-03 | £263,706 |
| 4 College Way, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-08-12 | £267,892 |
| 15 College Way, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-07-22 | £280,562 |
NG8 4JH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 130 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 4,000 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 | 4,281 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 4,797 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbury Primary School Melbury Road , Bilborough NG8 4AU | 3out of 4 | 212 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland Primary and Nursery School Westwick Road , Bilborough NG8 4HB | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland Spencer Academy Westwick Road , Bilborough NG8 4HB | 4out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highwood Player Junior School Highwood Avenue , Bilborough NG8 3AF | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highwood Player Infant and Nursery School Highwood Avenue , Bilborough NG8 3AF | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham University Samworth Academy Bramhall Road , Bilborough NG8 4HY | 3out of 4 | 478 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Sharp School Bramhall Road , Bilborough NG8 4HY | - not rated | 478 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Player Comprehensive School Denewood Crescent , Bilborough NG8 3DH | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glaisdale School Glenbrook Crescent , Bilborough NG8 3GP | - not rated | 1,600 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Beechdale Academy Harvey Road , Bilborough NG8 3GP | 3out of 4 | 1,600 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 | 117 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College College Way , NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 148 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 3,471 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South East Derbyshire College Field Road , DE7 5RS | - not rated | 5,176 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Rectory 11 St Agnes Close , Off Wigman Road NG8 4BJ | - not rated | 537 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Hardwick School Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | - not rated | 760 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silver Linings School 28 Old Park Close , Bilborough NG8 4FR | - not rated | 883 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury School Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | - not rated | 903 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cath's Cafe | 67 Bracebridge Drive | 598 yd | |
| Housing 21 - Seagrave Court Restaurant | Seagrave Court, Seagrave Road | 810 yd | |
| Hills Kitchen | 11 Glaisdale Parkway | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pelican | The Pelican Public House, Bracebridge Drive | 497 yd | |
| Broad Oak | Main Street, Strelley | 667 yd | |
| Rose Inn | The Rose Public House, Moor Road | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy's Fish Bar | 89 Bracebridge Drive | 537 yd | |
| Greggs | 65 Bracebridge Drive | 598 yd | |
| Panda Garden | 61a Bracebridge Drive | 598 yd | |
| Jiang Nan | 37 Chingford Road | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 63 Bracebridge Drive | 598 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food | 73 Bracebridge Drive | 598 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bilborough College BILBOROUGH COLLEGE BILBOROUGH COLLEGE COLLEGE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 265 yd |
| Nottingham University Samworth Academy SAMWORTH ACADEMY SAMWORTH ACADEMY BRAMHALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 385 yd |
| Nottingham University Samworth Academy (Closed) Bramhall Road | grass pitches | 478 yd |
| Westbury School CHINGFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Bilborough Park CLANFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Astro Kings Nottingham WIGMAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,000 yd |
| Harvey Hadden Sports Complex WIGMAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,093 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.