Abbey Road is in West Bridgford, Nottingham and in Rushcliffe district. NG2 5HB is located in the Lady Bay electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rushcliffe. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Abbey Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 5HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG2 5HS, NG2 5HF, NG2 5HA, NG2 5DZ, NG2 5HR, NG2 5HW, NG2 5HT, NG2 5DY, NG2 5JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG2 5HB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 50.9% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 52% | 49.1% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 NG2 5HB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.5% 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 | 32.7% | 31.5% | -1.2% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 51.5% | 3.5% | 44.2% | 7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 4.5% | 1.7% | -2.8% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 6.2% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 6.6% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 50.2% | 55.4% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 29.8% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 11% | 12.8% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 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 NG2 5HB this area, 8.7% 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 59.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.3% | 8.7% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 5% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 10% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.4% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 11.2% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.5% | 59.8% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 26.0% |
| Other | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 5% | 2.4% | -2.6% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 90% | 83.3% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 90.4% | 87.9% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 4.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 6.2% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 87.9% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.1% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 0% | -8.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbey Road was 20.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.0% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Abbey Road has the 36th lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Abbey and the 113th lowest crime rate of 372 local areas in Rushcliffe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Abbey Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £952,000 | 2023-11-01 | £1,044,854 |
| 5 Abbey Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-03-30 | £397,642 |
| 12 Abbey Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-02-05 | £578,991 |
| 9 Abbey Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2018-02-23 | £981,309 |
| 9 Abbey Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2015-09-18 | £407,604 |
NG2 5HB 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 5,050 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Bay Primary School Trent Boulevard , West Bridgford NG2 5BD | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Bridgford Infant School Avon Gardens , George Road NG2 6BP | 4out of 4 | 814 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Road Primary School Tewkesbury Close , West Bridgford NG2 5ND | - not rated | 927 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Bridgford Junior School Exchange Road , West Bridgford NG2 6DB | 4out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School Tewkesbury Close , NG2 5NH | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The West Bridgford School Loughborough Road , West Bridgford NG2 7FA | 4out of 4 | 2,191 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF | 3out of 4 | 2,196 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushcliffe Spencer Academy Boundary Road , West Bridgford NG2 7BW | 4out of 4 | 2,215 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Becket School The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY | 3out of 4 | 2,501 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Spencer Academy Farnborough Road , NG11 8JW | 1out of 4 | 4,427 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 2,860 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Academy Greenwood Road , NG3 7EB | 3out of 4 | 2,891 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayfield House Care of: Nottinghamshire County Council , County Hall NG2 7QP | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Soup Academy 14 High Pavement , NG1 1HN | 4out of 4 | 2,716 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CP Riverside School Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | 2out of 4 | 2,761 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Iona School 310 Sneinton Dale , Sneinton NG3 7DN | - not rated | 2,791 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutherland House School Bath Street , NG1 1DA | 3out of 4 | 3,062 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All About Children - Leo's Children's Nursery West Bridgford | Leos Childrens Nurseries, 16 Albert Road | 302 yd | |
| Tiffin Teahouse | Tiffin Teahouse Ltd, 35 Abbey Road | 404 yd | |
| Sexy Mamma Love Spaghetti | 27 Tudor Square, West Bridgford | 482 yd | |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shops | 200 Degrees, 1A Central Avenue | 484 yd | |
| Koko Lounge | 33 Central Avenue, West Bridgford | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poppy And Pint | Pierrepont Road, West Bridgford | 407 yd | |
| The Test Match | Greene King Plc, The Test Match Inn | 665 yd | |
| The Botanist | 40 Bridgford Road, West Bridgford | 682 yd | |
| Lady Bay | The Lady Bay, 89 Trent Boulevard | 682 yd | |
| The Parlour | 48 Bridgford Road, West Bridgford | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 28 Central Avenue, West Bridgford | 546 yd | |
| Bombay Sweet Centre | 18 Gordon Road, West Bridgford | 565 yd | |
| Doughnotts | West Bridgford Local News Shop, 16 Gordon Road | 565 yd | |
| Okende | Flower Scene, 22 Gordon Road | 565 yd | |
| Gandhi | 36A Gordon Road, West Bridgford | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencers, 3 Albert Road | 302 yd | |
| Iceland | 26 Tudor Square, West Bridgford | 527 yd | |
| Co-Op Food Store | The Co-Operative Food, 52 - 66 Bridgford Road | 686 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | Co-Op Food, 8 Bridgford Road | 896 yd | |
| Sainsbury Local | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, 112 Melton Road | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Fountain Ladies Health Studio (Closed) Gordon Road | health and fitness suite | 583 yd |
| The Fitness Space (West Bridgford) BRIDGFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 686 yd |
| Bridgford Park BRIDGFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 705 yd |
| Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club TRENT BRIDGE TRENT BRIDGE BRIDGFORD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 934 yd |
| West Bridgford Junior School EXCHANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 957 yd |
| Musters Tennis Club RECTORY ROAD | tennis courts | 991 yd |
| Regatta Way Sports Ground THE REGATTA WAY SPORTS PAVILION THE REGATTA WAY SPORTS PAVILION REGATTA WAY | grass pitches | 1,035 yd |
| The Bay Sports Ground NOTTINGHAM RUGBY CLUB NOTTINGHAM RUGBY CLUB HOLME ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,077 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 | 160.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.