Askeby Drive is in Nottingham and in Nottingham district. NG8 6LX is located in the Bilborough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Askeby Drive, Nottingham, NG8 6LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG8 6LU, NG8 6LW, NG8 6LT, NG8 6LR, NG8 6LS, NG8 6JZ, NG8 6NQ, NG8 6NU, NG8 6LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG8 6LX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 52.4% | 49.5% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 50.5% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 6LX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% 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 | 43.8% | 43.6% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 44% | 7.8% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 6.7% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 3.6% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 47.3% | 37.7% | -9.6% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 38% | 6.6% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 14.4% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 7% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 | 37.4% | 23% | -14.4% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 9.3% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 12.8% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 22.6% | 13.2% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 24.3% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 6% | 3.5% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 82.5% | 79.4% | -3.1% | 81.4% | -2.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 83.4% 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 | 91.7% | 83.4% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 84% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 8.5% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Askeby Drive was 141.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.2% higher than the Aspley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Askeby Drive has the 28th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Aspley and the 296th highest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Askeby Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2024-08-16 | £201,408 |
| 33 Askeby Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-12-07 | £194,419 |
| 3 Askeby Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2022-06-17 | £208,746 |
| 47 Askeby Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-06-11 | £197,571 |
| 31 Askeby Drive, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2021-03-26 | £126,927 |
NG8 6LX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,624 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djanogly Strelley Academy Helston Drive , Strelley NG8 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 112 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Melbury Primary School Melbury Road , Bilborough NG8 4AU | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mornington Primary School Mornington Crescent , Nuthall NG16 1RF | 3out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brocklewood Primary and Nursery School Fircroft Avenue , Bilborough NG8 3AL | 3out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsendale Primary School Assarts Road , Nuthall NG16 1AP | 3out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,683 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,929 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Beechdale Academy Harvey Road , Bilborough NG8 3GP | 3out of 4 | 1,957 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Girls' Academy Robin's Wood Road , NG8 3LD | 3out of 4 | 2,522 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fernwood School Goodwood Road , Wollaton NG8 2FT | 4out of 4 | 2,925 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,322 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 1,063 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 2,243 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Field School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 3HW | 4out of 4 | 2,329 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Crescent School Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG | - not rated | 3,940 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Mountain Education Willow Farm , Off Newton Lane NG16 2SD | - not rated | 4,511 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing 21 - Seagrave Court Restaurant | Seagrave Court, Seagrave Road | 400 yd | |
| Hickory's Smokehouse Nuthall | Old Moor Lodge, Mornington Crescent | 817 yd | |
| Express Dining | 40 Strelley Road | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strelley Social Club | Strelley Social Club, Helston Drive | 135 yd | |
| Rose Inn | The Rose Public House, Moor Road | 524 yd | |
| Holly Tree Farm | Holly Tree Farm, 2 Lawrence Drive | 895 yd | |
| Broad Oak | Main Street, Strelley | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strelley Fish Bar | 27 Flamsteed Road | 115 yd | |
| Mr Chans | 23 Flamsteed Road | 115 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | 2 Chatterley Parkway | 619 yd | |
| Asda | 2 Strelley Road | 1,027 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Nottingham Belfry NOTTINGHAM BUSINESS PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 708 yd |
| Westbury School CHINGFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 965 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 | 137.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.