Gordon Road is in West Bridgford, Nottingham and in Rushcliffe district. NG2 5LN is located in the Abbey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rushcliffe. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gordon Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 5LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG2 5LL, NG2 6EE, NG2 6BX, NG2 6BW, NG2 6BZ, NG2 5LP, NG2 6BU, NG2 6EB, NG2 5JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG2 5LN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 48.8% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 49.5% | 51.2% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NG2 5LN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50.1% | 49.6% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.2% | 39.3% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 6.7% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (90.7%) 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 | 58.4% | 59.2% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 10.8% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 31.5% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 6.8% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 5LN this area, 9% 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 62.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.9% | 9% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.7% | 3.3% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 6.9% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 15.7% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 55% | 62.5% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 28.7% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0.5% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 7.6% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 84.9% | 80.9% | -4.0% | 81.4% | -0.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 90.6% | 88.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 5.7% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 88.9% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 5.8% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0.8% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57% | 37.2% | 19.8% |
| Christian | 26.7% | 46.2% | -19.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Sikh | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gordon Road was 137.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 196.4% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Gordon Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 102 local areas in Abbey and the 34th highest crime rate of 372 local areas in Rushcliffe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Court Gordon Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £1,575,000 | 2022-11-28 | £1,617,739 |
| 36 Gordon Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-06-17 | £328,512 |
| 38 Gordon Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-06-17 | £339,463 |
| 42 Gordon Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £426,000 | 2018-11-16 | £563,159 |
| Unit 4 Fountain Court Gordon Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2015-05-15 | £1,720,056 |
NG2 5LN 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 NG2 5LN 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 | 194 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 54 |
| Human health and social work activities | 41 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,972 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bridgford Infant School Avon Gardens , George Road NG2 6BP | 4out of 4 | 313 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Bridgford Junior School Exchange Road , West Bridgford NG2 6DB | 4out of 4 | 625 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Road Primary School Tewkesbury Close , West Bridgford NG2 5ND | - not rated | 764 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School Tewkesbury Close , NG2 5NH | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Bay Primary School Trent Boulevard , West Bridgford NG2 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,626 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF | 3out of 4 | 1,809 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushcliffe Spencer Academy Boundary Road , West Bridgford NG2 7BW | 4out of 4 | 1,819 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Becket School The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY | 3out of 4 | 2,009 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Spencer Academy Farnborough Road , NG11 8JW | 1out of 4 | 3,853 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 | 3,002 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 | 3,405 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 | 985 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CP Riverside School Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | 2out of 4 | 2,469 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Soup Academy 14 High Pavement , NG1 1HN | 4out of 4 | 2,819 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Iona School 310 Sneinton Dale , Sneinton NG3 7DN | - not rated | 3,254 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutherland House School Bath Street , NG1 1DA | 3out of 4 | 3,276 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rawsha | 40 Gordon Road, West Bridgford | 2 yd | |
| Uchi | Uchi Restaurant, 26 Gordon Road | 12 yd | |
| Grounded Kitchen | 21 Tudor Square, West Bridgford | 173 yd | |
| Fordes | 22 Tudor Square, West Bridgford | 179 yd | |
| White Rabbit Teahouse | 12 Tudor Square, West Bridgford | 179 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Test Match | Greene King Plc, The Test Match Inn | 142 yd | |
| West Bridgford Conservative Club | Rectory Road, West Bridgford | 320 yd | |
| The Stratford Haven | Stratford Haven, 2 Stratford Road | 372 yd | |
| The Botanist | 40 Bridgford Road, West Bridgford | 516 yd | |
| The Parlour | 48 Bridgford Road, West Bridgford | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Big Bamboo | 38 Gordon Road, West Bridgford | 2 yd | |
| Doughnotts | West Bridgford Local News Shop, 16 Gordon Road | 12 yd | |
| Gandhi | 36A Gordon Road, West Bridgford | 13 yd | |
| No.8 Delicatessen | No 8 Delicatessen, 8 Gordon Road | 13 yd | |
| Okende | Flower Scene, 22 Gordon Road | 13 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 26 Tudor Square, West Bridgford | 179 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencers, 3 Albert Road | 360 yd | |
| Sainsbury Local | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, 112 Melton Road | 468 yd | |
| Co-Op Food Store | The Co-Operative Food, 52 - 66 Bridgford Road | 525 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | Co-Op Food, 8 Bridgford Road | 777 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Fountain Ladies Health Studio (Closed) Gordon Road | health and fitness suite | 9 yd |
| Musters Tennis Club RECTORY ROAD | tennis courts | 449 yd |
| West Bridgford Junior School EXCHANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| The Fitness Space (West Bridgford) BRIDGFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 531 yd |
| Bridgford Park BRIDGFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 599 yd |
| Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club TRENT BRIDGE TRENT BRIDGE BRIDGFORD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 866 yd |
| Liitle Bounds Cricket Ground (Ellerslie Cricket Club) ELLERSLIE CRICKET CLUB ELLERSLIE CRICKET CLUB LITTLE BOUNDS | grass pitches | 954 yd |
| West Park Loughborough Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 957 yd |
| West Bridgford Tennis Club LITTLE BOUNDS | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,087 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 | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.7% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.