Eltham Drive is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG8 6BT is located in the Aspley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Eltham Drive, Nottingham, NG8 6BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 6BS, NG8 6BU, NG8 6DL, NG8 6DH, NG8 6BW, NG16 1AT, NG16 1AZ, NG8 6BQ, NG16 1AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG8 6BT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 54.7% | 52.7% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 45.3% | 47.3% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 6BT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.6% 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 | 53.7% | 62.6% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 24.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.2% | 24.4% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -19.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 7.3% | -7.5% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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% | 55.7% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 25.8% | -8.6% | 33.6% | -7.8% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 12% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35% | 23.8% | -11.2% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 13% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 19.2% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 7.3% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.6% | 19.9% | 13.3% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 7.4% | 3.1% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.5% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 9.9% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 7.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.7% | 3.6% | -2.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 74.5% | 71.5% | -3.0% | 81.4% | -9.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 78.3% 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 | 84.7% | 78.3% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| European Union | 6% | 12.8% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 5.8% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.5% | 78.1% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 5.8% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 1.2% | -6.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.6% | 76.7% | -27.1% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 8.6% | 1.3% | 7.3% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 30.7% | 13.5% | 17.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.7% | 37.2% | 17.5% |
| Christian | 32.3% | 46.2% | -13.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eltham Drive was 57.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.9% lower than the Aspley average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Eltham Drive has the 12th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Aspley and the 269th lowest crime rate of 933 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 141 Eltham Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2025-02-12 | £105,718 |
| 105 Eltham Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2024-09-13 | £159,081 |
| 147 Eltham Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-04-29 | £96,462 |
| 135 Eltham Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2020-04-08 | £124,096 |
| 127 Eltham Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2020-02-12 | £125,610 |
NG8 6BT area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in NG8 6BT 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 | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,880 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 | 4,098 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 4,799 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosslyn Park Primary and Nursery School Amesbury Circus , Aspley NG8 6DD | 3out of 4 | 421 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn Park Primary and Nursery School Amesbury Circus , Aspley NG8 6DD | - not rated | 421 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsendale Primary School Assarts Road , Nuthall NG16 1AP | - not rated | 683 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsendale Primary School Assarts Road , Nuthall NG16 1AP | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn Junior School North Gate , Minver Crescent NG8 5PN | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Crane School East Gate , Minver Crescent NG8 5PN | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Player Comprehensive School Denewood Crescent , Bilborough NG8 3DH | - not rated | 1,708 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | 3out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | - not rated | 1,745 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Trinity Catholic School Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | - not rated | 1,824 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 | 1,182 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 2,640 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College College Way , NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 2,680 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 3,619 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | 3out of 4 | 1,789 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury School Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | - not rated | 1,789 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepherd School Harvey Road , Off Beechdale Road NG8 3BB | - not rated | 1,884 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Hardwick School Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | - not rated | 1,960 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Rectory 11 St Agnes Close , Off Wigman Road NG8 4BJ | - not rated | 2,007 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artillery Games | 23 Horsendale Avenue, Nuthall | 415 yd | |
| Clip N Climb | Unit 2b, Millennium Way East | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nuthall Pub And Kitchen | The Nuthall, Nottingham Road | 415 yd | |
| Millers Barn | Millennium Way West, Nuthall | 516 yd | |
| Basford Hall Miners Welfare | 55 Goldcrest Road | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pomodoro & Basilico | 26 Bells Lane | 624 yd | |
| GG's Takeaway | 28 Bells Lane | 624 yd | |
| China Garden | 24 Bells Lane | 624 yd | |
| Fresh Bites (Nottingham) Ltd | 184 Broxtowe Lane | 642 yd | |
| Ash's Grill | 300 Broxtowe Lane | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 698 Nuthall Road | 989 yd | |
| Iceland | 599 Nuthall Road | 1,057 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cinderhill Gym Ltd NUTHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,000 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 | 144 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.