Shelton Gardens is in Ruddington, Nottingham and in Rushcliffe district. NG11 6BS is located in the Ruddington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rushcliffe. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shelton Gardens, Ruddington, Nottingham, NG11 6BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG11 6AP, NG11 6AN, NG11 6AS, NG11 6AD, NG11 6AZ, NG11 6BT, NG11 6DF, NG11 6AR, NG11 6BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG11 6BS 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 | 50.3% | 51.5% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.5% | -1.2% | 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 NG11 6BS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.2% 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 | 31.9% | 31.9% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.8% | 57.2% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 13.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5% | 6.3% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) 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 | 47.5% | 52.2% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 33.6% | -7.1% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 10.2% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 11.6% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 6.3% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 10.6% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 17.2% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.9% | 46.2% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 12.4% |
| Other | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 6% | 6.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 92.3% | 88.8% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 93.2% | 95.5% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 95.7% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.2% | 76.7% | 14.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.6% | 37.2% | 14.4% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.6% | 6.0% | -4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shelton Gardens was 34.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.4% lower than the Ruddington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shelton Gardens has the 12th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Ruddington and the 179th highest crime rate of 372 local areas in Rushcliffe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Shelton Gardens, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-10-11 | £408,672 |
| 7 Shelton Gardens, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £318,250 | 2021-05-05 | £393,305 |
| 2 Shelton Gardens, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £89,950 | 2002-02-15 | £286,327 |
| 2 Shelton Gardens, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £59,000 | 1997-06-06 | £319,082 |
| 7 Shelton Gardens, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £77,500 | 1995-04-12 | £447,824 |
NG11 6BS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Peacock Infant and Nursery School Manor Park , Ruddington NG11 6DS | 4out of 4 | 501 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Junior School Ashworth Avenue , Ruddington NG11 6GB | 3out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Milford Academy Dungannon Road , Clifton Estate NG11 9BT | 3out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School Listowel Crescent , Clifton NG11 9BH | 4out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbank Primary and Nursery School Winscombe Mount , Clifton Estate NG11 9FP | 3out of 4 | 1,745 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnborough Spencer Academy Farnborough Road , NG11 8JW | 1out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The West Bridgford School Loughborough Road , West Bridgford NG2 7FA | 4out of 4 | 3,165 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushcliffe Spencer Academy Boundary Road , West Bridgford NG2 7BW | 4out of 4 | 3,481 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Becket School The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY | 3out of 4 | 3,870 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF | 3out of 4 | 4,513 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nethergate Academy Swansdowne Drive , Clifton NG11 8HX | 4out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CP Riverside School Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | 2out of 4 | 5,050 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumtree School Church Hill , Plumtree NG12 5ND | - not rated | 5,136 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayfield House Care of: Nottinghamshire County Council , County Hall NG2 7QP | - not rated | 5,215 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gino's Ristorante Italiano | 58 Shaw Street, Ruddington | 703 yd | |
| Dollys Party Ltd | Next Episode, 6 Wilford Road | 707 yd | |
| The Split Screen Coffee Company In Parker's Yard | Framework Knitters Museum, Chapel Street | 751 yd | |
| Dhaka Delhi | 21 High Street, Ruddington | 785 yd | |
| Debbie Bryan | 15 High Street, Ruddington | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ruddington Arms | 56 Wilford Road, Ruddington | 618 yd | |
| Victoria Tavern | 40 Wilford Road, Ruddington | 618 yd | |
| The White Horse Inn | White Horse Inn, 60 Church Street | 703 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Red Lion, 1 Easthorpe Street | 724 yd | |
| Frame Breakers | 23 - 25 High Street, Ruddington | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China City | 8 Wilford Road, Ruddington | 676 yd | |
| Tipu Sultan Kitchen | Next Episode, 6 Wilford Road | 707 yd | |
| Happy Garden | 29 Church Street, Ruddington | 727 yd | |
| Ruddington Fish Bar | 2 Church Street, Ruddington | 727 yd | |
| Ruddington Pizza Kitchen | 18 High Street, Ruddington | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Co-op Food, 38 Church Street | 703 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ironworks Gym (Closed) Unit B Unit B Brookside Road | health and fitness suite | 283 yd |
| Sellars Playing Field (Closed) Wilford Road | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| Norman Archer Memorial Ground GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Clifton Football Centre CHARNWOOD CENTRE CHARNWOOD CENTRE FARNBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Fairham Community College (Closed) Farnborough Road | grass pitches | 1,046 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.