Ruddington Gardens is in Nottingham and in Rushcliffe district. NG11 7HL is located in the Compton Acres electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rushcliffe. This postcode has been in use since 2018-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ruddington Gardens, Nottingham, NG11 7HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG2 7UX, NG2 7UY, NG11 7DD, NG2 7UR, NG2 7UT, NG2 7US, NG11 7DT, NG11 7DX, NG2 7LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG11 7HL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.7% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.3% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NG11 7HL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% 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 | 21.7% | 25.4% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.6% | 52.4% | -6.2% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 6.9% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 14.5% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.5% | 47.1% | -10.4% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 25.6% | 33.1% | 7.5% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 15.5% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 47.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.2% | 10.3% | -9.9% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 9.1% | 1.8% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 11.5% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 13.8% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.2% | 47.7% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 13.9% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 8.3% | 14.1% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 11.0% |
| Pakistani | 5.6% | 6.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 77.5% | 67.6% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -13.8% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 83.1% 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 | 85.6% | 83.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 10.1% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.6% | 83.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 0% | -10.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.4% | 37.2% | -7.8% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 8.6% | 1.7% | 6.9% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Sikh | 6% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ruddington Gardens was 46.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.9% lower than the Compton Acres average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ruddington Gardens has the 13th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Compton Acres and the 134th highest crime rate of 369 local areas in Rushcliffe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Ruddington Gardens, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2024-06-11 | £578,742 |
| 3 Ruddington Gardens, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-06-28 | £453,568 |
| 7 Ruddington Gardens, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2022-01-20 | £470,566 |
| 6 Ruddington Gardens, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £366,950 | 2018-10-04 | £472,185 |
| 7 Ruddington Gardens, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £369,950 | 2018-08-17 | £485,736 |
NG11 7HL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 NG11 7HL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 153 |
| Retired | 129 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Education | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 4,062 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heymann Primary School Waddington Drive , Wilford Hill NG2 7GX | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heymann Primary and Nursery School Waddington Drive , Wilford Hill NG2 7GX | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooksby Primary and Nursery School Greencroft , Clifton Estate NG11 8EY | - not rated | 1,279 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greencroft Primary School Greencroft , Clifton Estate NG11 8EY | - not rated | 1,279 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greythorn Primary School Greythorn Drive , West Bridgford NG2 7GH | 3out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnborough Spencer Academy Farnborough Road , Clifton NG11 8JW | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough School Technology College Farnborough Road , Clifton NG11 8JW | - not rated | 837 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Academy Farnborough Road , Clifton NG11 8JW | - not rated | 837 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The West Bridgford School Loughborough Road , West Bridgford NG2 7FA | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The West Bridgford School Loughborough Road , West Bridgford NG2 7FA | 4out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 4,602 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 4,602 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 4,602 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 4,990 yd | Further education | Yes | 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 | 1,317 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nethergate School Swansdowne Drive , Clifton NG11 8HX | - not rated | 1,317 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Easthorpe School 165 Loughborough Road , Ruddington NG11 6LQ | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Locksley Preparatory School 1 Selby Road , West Bridgford NG2 7BP | - not rated | 2,399 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor School Edwalton Grange , 218 Melton Road NG12 4BS | - not rated | 2,623 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dorset | Compton Acres, West Bridgford | 808 yd | |
| Alaturka Meze Mangal | Unit 7, Compton Acres Shopping Centre | 808 yd | |
| Nice Pie | Unit 8A, Compton Acres Shopping Centre | 808 yd | |
| Ruddington Grange Golf Club | Wilford Road, Ruddington | 945 yd | |
| Funky Pots | 189 Loughborough Road, West Bridgford | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Knight | Loughborough Road, West Bridgford | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viva La Pizza | 28 Monksway | 621 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | DOMINO'S, Unit 1 | 807 yd | |
| Oriental Express | Unit 10, Compton Acres Shopping Centre | 808 yd | |
| Aziz Khan | Unit 12, Compton Acres Shopping Centre | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Compton Acres Shopping Centre | 808 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Playing Fields FARNBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 702 yd |
| Farnborough Academy Sports Centre FARNBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 830 yd |
| The Becket School (Closed) Ruddington Lane | grass pitches | 927 yd |
| Ruddington Grange Golf Club WILFORD ROAD | golf | 1,001 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.