Old Drive is in Beeston, Nottingham and in Broxtowe district. NG9 3DA is located in the Beeston West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broxtowe. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Drive, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 3DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG9 2PL, NG9 2PN, NG9 1AU, NG9 1AW, NG9 2PP, NG9 2PU, NG9 2PX, NG9 2PJ, NG9 3DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG9 3DA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.2% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.8% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 NG9 3DA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.6% 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 | 25.4% | 29.4% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.4% | 59.6% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 15.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 50% | 54.1% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 33.3% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 10.5% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 NG9 3DA this area, 5.3% 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 58.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 5.3% | -12.1% | 18.2% | -12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 2.9% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 11.9% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 14.8% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.7% | 58.6% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 24.8% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.9% | 90.4% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Arab | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 92.9% | 87.7% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 6.5% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 3.4% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 87.1% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 3.7% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Drive was 17.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.9% lower than the Beeston North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Drive has the 6th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Beeston North and the 66th lowest crime rate of 366 local areas in Broxtowe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Old Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2018-04-13 | £796,360 |
| 5 Old Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2017-11-03 | £862,286 |
| The Lodge, 2 Old Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2017-09-21 | £469,082 |
| 3 Old Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2017-07-14 | £883,748 |
| 1 Old Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2016-08-22 | £1,267,425 |
NG9 3DA 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 NG9 3DA 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Education | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 4,501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beeston Fields Primary School and Nursery Boundary Road , Beeston NG9 2RG | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Round Hill Primary School Foster Avenue , Beeston NG9 1AE | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramcote CofE Primary School Hanley Avenue , Bramcote NG9 3HE | 3out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Clifford Primary School Nether Street , Beeston NG9 2AT | - not rated | 1,477 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lanes Primary School Cator Lane , Chilwell NG9 4BB | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderman White School Chilwell Lane , Bramcote NG9 3DU | 3out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramcote College Moor Lane , Bramcote NG9 3GA | 3out of 4 | 1,988 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernwood School Goodwood Road , Wollaton NG8 2FT | 4out of 4 | 2,406 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilwell School Queens Road , Beeston NG9 5AL | 3out of 4 | 2,695 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Wollaton Academy Sutton Passeys Crescent , Wollaton Park NG8 1EA | 4out of 4 | 2,867 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,047 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxwood Academy Derby Road , Bramcote NG9 3GF | 3out of 4 | 1,832 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Nottingham University Park , NG7 2RD | - not rated | 2,926 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Field School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 3HW | 4out of 4 | 3,670 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 4,326 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | 3out of 4 | 4,474 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bee Thai | 107 Central Avenue, Beeston | 383 yd | |
| Beeston Fields Golf Club | Old Drive, Beeston | 476 yd | |
| Aladdin | 101 Wollaton Road, Beeston | 493 yd | |
| Cafe Roya | 130 Wollaton Road, Beeston | 560 yd | |
| Lovina's Brunch | 142 Wollaton Road, Beeston | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nurseryman | 177 Derby Road, Beeston | 540 yd | |
| Commercial Inn | 19 Wollaton Road, Beeston | 795 yd | |
| The Cricketers Arms | The Cricketers, The Cricketers | 902 yd | |
| The Pottle | 1 Stoney Street, Beeston | 940 yd | |
| The Jesse Boot | 85 High Road, Beeston | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Pizza 3 | Planet Pizza, 115 Central Avenue | 359 yd | |
| Cloud Restro | 113 Central Avenue, Beeston | 383 yd | |
| Hong Kong House | 125 Wollaton Road, Beeston | 493 yd | |
| UK Golden Meal | 101A Wollaton Road, Beeston | 532 yd | |
| The Big Fish | 120 Wollaton Road, Beeston | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | (#1128), 69 Wollaton Road | 780 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Stoney Street | 940 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beeston Fields Golf Club Wollaton Road | golf | 443 yd |
| Beeston Fields Recreation Ground 23 BEXHILL COURT 23 BEXHILL COURT CENTRAL AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 453 yd |
| The Pearson Centre For Young People NUART ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 739 yd |
| Roundhill Primary School FOSTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Pure Gym (Nottingham Beeston) 16-18 16-18 THE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 1,080 yd |
| Dagfa School (Closed) Broadgate | artificial grass pitch | 1,082 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.