Iona Drive is in Trowell, Nottingham and in Broxtowe district. NG9 3RF is located in the Awsworth, Cossall & Trowell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broxtowe. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Iona Drive, Trowell, Nottingham, NG9 3RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG9 3RG, NG9 3RD, NG9 3QT, NG9 3QS, NG9 3QX, NG9 3QZ, NG9 3RB, NG9 3QE, NG9 3RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG9 3RF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51.5% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.5% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NG9 3RF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% 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 | 25.8% | 25.6% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 51.7% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 7.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 12% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 9.4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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 | 36.9% | 43% | 6.1% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 43.3% | 33.5% | -9.8% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 19.5% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 28.6% | 21.3% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 12.3% | 2.0% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 11.5% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 8.1% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 17.4% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 25.5% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.2% | 97.8% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.2% | 95.6% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 95.2% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 58.2% | 46.2% | 12.0% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Iona Drive was 52.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.2% lower than the Awsworth, Cossall & Trowell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Iona Drive has the 16th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Awsworth, Cossall & Trowell and the 155th highest crime rate of 366 local areas in Broxtowe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Iona Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-04-03 | £298,608 |
| 11 Iona Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £316,000 | 2023-03-09 | £321,107 |
| 9 Iona Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £258,500 | 2021-11-20 | £295,849 |
| 14 Iona Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2019-02-12 | £223,364 |
| 30 Iona Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2018-03-02 | £250,813 |
NG9 3RF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 retired residents living in NG9 3RF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trowell CofE Primary School Derbyshire Avenue , Trowell NG9 3QD | 2out of 4 | 836 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany Infant and Nursery School Grenville Drive , Stapleford NG9 8PD | 3out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany Junior School Pasture Road , Stapleford NG9 8HR | 3out of 4 | 1,462 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wadsworth Fields Primary School Wadsworth Road , Stapleford NG9 8BD | 3out of 4 | 1,900 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School 80 Nottingham Road , Stapleford NG9 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,999 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bramcote College Moor Lane , Bramcote NG9 3GA | 3out of 4 | 2,268 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Spencer Academy Arthur Mee Road , Stapleford NG9 7EW | 4out of 4 | 3,277 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Friesland School Nursery Avenue , NG10 5AF | 3out of 4 | 3,531 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman White School Chilwell Lane , Bramcote NG9 3DU | 3out of 4 | 3,633 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernwood School Goodwood Road , Wollaton NG8 2FT | 4out of 4 | 3,690 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 | 4,097 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R.E.A.L Independent Schools Ilkeston Gallows Inn Playing Fields , Nottingham Road DE7 5BB | - not rated | 1,725 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxwood Academy Derby Road , Bramcote NG9 3GF | 3out of 4 | 2,435 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Mountain Education Willow Farm , Off Newton Lane NG16 2SD | - not rated | 4,528 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Uk Nottingham Campus Wellington Street , Long Eaton NG10 4HR | - not rated | 4,888 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | 3out of 4 | 5,067 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trowell Garden Centre | Stapleford Road, Trowell | 596 yd | |
| The Church@Montrose Court Cafe Drop In | 4 Montrose Court, Stapleford | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man Of Iron | Pasture Road, Stapleford | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Chippy | 218 Pasture Road, Stapleford | 919 yd | |
| Pizza House & Kebab | 1 Montrose Court, Stapleford | 1,012 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pit Lane Recreation Area Stapleford Road | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| Pasture Road Recreation Ground Peatfield Avenue | grass pitches | 1,006 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 | 70.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.