Cambridge Road is in West Bridgford, Nottingham and in Rushcliffe district. NG2 5LZ 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 Cambridge Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 5LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG2 5NA, NG2 5LX, NG2 5NB, NG2 5LW, NG2 6DD, NG2 5ND, NG2 5NE, NG2 6FQ, NG2 6DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG2 5LZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 52% | 48.5% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 48% | 51.5% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 NG2 5LZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% 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 | 33.3% | 35% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 53.7% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 4.4% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 57.9% | 58.4% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 10.0% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 30.5% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 8.8% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 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 5LZ this area, 9.5% 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 53.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.9% | 9.5% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 4.1% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 12.8% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 15.5% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.6% | 53.4% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 19.6% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0.7% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.9% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 86.5% | 84.9% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 3.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 90.9% | 88.4% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 88.4% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.3% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cambridge Road was 31.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.7% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cambridge Road has the 46th highest crime rate of 102 local areas in Abbey and the 180th lowest crime rate of 372 local areas in Rushcliffe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Cambridge Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-08-09 | £445,243 |
| 64 Cambridge Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2023-08-18 | £523,174 |
| 2 Cambridge Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2022-11-04 | £615,907 |
| 58 Cambridge Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £414,000 | 2022-01-27 | £462,911 |
| 6 Cambridge Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2021-10-15 | £473,319 |
NG2 5LZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Education | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 5,452 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bridgford Junior School Exchange Road , West Bridgford NG2 6DB | 4out of 4 | 185 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Road Primary School Tewkesbury Close , West Bridgford NG2 5ND | - not rated | 305 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School Tewkesbury Close , NG2 5NH | 3out of 4 | 493 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Bridgford Infant School Avon Gardens , George Road NG2 6BP | 4out of 4 | 733 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesse Gray Primary School Musters Road , West Bridgford NG2 7DD | 3out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushcliffe Spencer Academy Boundary Road , West Bridgford NG2 7BW | 4out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The West Bridgford School Loughborough Road , West Bridgford NG2 7FA | 4out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF | 3out of 4 | 2,182 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Becket School The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY | 3out of 4 | 2,265 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Spencer Academy Farnborough Road , NG11 8JW | 1out of 4 | 3,822 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 | 3,489 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 | 3,703 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 | 1,478 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CP Riverside School Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | 2out of 4 | 2,889 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Soup Academy 14 High Pavement , NG1 1HN | 4out of 4 | 3,310 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Iona School 310 Sneinton Dale , Sneinton NG3 7DN | - not rated | 3,609 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutherland House School Bath Street , NG1 1DA | 3out of 4 | 3,751 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffin Teahouse | Tiffin Teahouse Ltd, 35 Abbey Road | 415 yd | |
| Rawsha | 40 Gordon Road, West Bridgford | 495 yd | |
| Uchi | Uchi Restaurant, 26 Gordon Road | 503 yd | |
| Plukd | 75 Melton Road, West Bridgford | 569 yd | |
| Crunch | 118 Melton Road, West Bridgford | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Test Match | Greene King Plc, The Test Match Inn | 369 yd | |
| West Bridgford Conservative Club | Rectory Road, West Bridgford | 699 yd | |
| The Willow Tree, 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger | The Willow Tree, Rufford Way | 788 yd | |
| The Stratford Haven | Stratford Haven, 2 Stratford Road | 836 yd | |
| The Botanist | 40 Bridgford Road, West Bridgford | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Big Bamboo | 38 Gordon Road, West Bridgford | 495 yd | |
| Kormasutra | 95A Melton Road, West Bridgford | 501 yd | |
| Doughnotts | West Bridgford Local News Shop, 16 Gordon Road | 503 yd | |
| Gandhi | 36A Gordon Road, West Bridgford | 505 yd | |
| No.8 Delicatessen | No 8 Delicatessen, 8 Gordon Road | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury Local | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, 112 Melton Road | 597 yd | |
| Iceland | 26 Tudor Square, West Bridgford | 669 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencers, 3 Albert Road | 766 yd | |
| Co-Op Food Store | The Co-Operative Food, 52 - 66 Bridgford Road | 1,018 yd | |
| Co-op Lateshop | The Cooperative, 6 - 12 Hilton Crescent | 1,065 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Bridgford Junior School EXCHANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 212 yd |
| The Fountain Ladies Health Studio (Closed) Gordon Road | health and fitness suite | 497 yd |
| Musters Tennis Club RECTORY ROAD | tennis courts | 771 yd |
| West Bridgford Memorial Ground WEST BRIDGFORD SPORTS CLUB WEST BRIDGFORD SPORTS CLUB STAMFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 860 yd |
| The Fitness Space (West Bridgford) BRIDGFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,025 yd |
| Bridgford Park BRIDGFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 1,091 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 | 188.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.