Melton Road is in West Bridgford, Nottingham and in Rushcliffe district. NG2 6EN 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 Melton Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 6EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG2 6EP, NG2 6DS, NG2 6UF, NG2 6DR, NG2 6DT, NG2 6DW, NG2 6EQ, NG2 6DX, NG2 6DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG2 6EN 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 | 51.9% | 51.7% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.3% | 0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.2% | 39% | 12.8% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.9% | 48.7% | -9.2% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 7% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 55.6% | 55% | -0.6% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 32.1% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 10% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 6EN this area, 4% 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 62.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 4% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 2.6% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 9.7% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 16.7% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.3% | 62.1% | 2.8% | 33.8% | 28.3% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 89.1% | 88.6% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 88.6% 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 | 89.5% | 88.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 4.1% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 88.2% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 7.7% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 1.8% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 76.7% | 14.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.2% | 37.2% | 20.0% |
| Christian | 30.3% | 46.2% | -15.9% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melton Road was 385.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 731.2% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Melton Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 102 local areas in Abbey and the 4th highest crime rate of 371 local areas in Rushcliffe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Melton Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2023-10-24 | £684,554 |
| 87 Melton Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2018-12-20 | £648,517 |
| 89A Melton Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2015-12-11 | £528,777 |
| 89A Melton Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2011-12-09 | £398,148 |
| 95 Melton Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £61,500 | 2007-11-05 | £106,559 |
NG2 6EN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 6EN 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 4,969 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 | 325 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Bridgford Junior School Exchange Road , West Bridgford NG2 6DB | 4out of 4 | 585 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Road Primary School Tewkesbury Close , West Bridgford NG2 5ND | - not rated | 879 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School Tewkesbury Close , NG2 5NH | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesse Gray Primary School Musters Road , West Bridgford NG2 7DD | 3out of 4 | 1,190 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 | 1,221 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushcliffe Spencer Academy Boundary Road , West Bridgford NG2 7BW | 4out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF | 3out of 4 | 1,614 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Becket School The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY | 3out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Spencer Academy Farnborough Road , NG11 8JW | 1out of 4 | 3,442 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 | 3,177 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 | 3,790 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 | 1,108 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CP Riverside School Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | 2out of 4 | 2,338 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Soup Academy 14 High Pavement , NG1 1HN | 4out of 4 | 2,972 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutherland House School Bath Street , NG1 1DA | 3out of 4 | 3,491 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Iona School 310 Sneinton Dale , Sneinton NG3 7DN | - not rated | 3,612 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plukd | 75 Melton Road, West Bridgford | 15 yd | |
| Crunch | 118 Melton Road, West Bridgford | 60 yd | |
| Rawsha | 40 Gordon Road, West Bridgford | 412 yd | |
| Uchi | Uchi Restaurant, 26 Gordon Road | 422 yd | |
| Grounded Kitchen | 21 Tudor Square, West Bridgford | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bridgford Conservative Club | Rectory Road, West Bridgford | 256 yd | |
| The Test Match | Greene King Plc, The Test Match Inn | 348 yd | |
| The Stratford Haven | Stratford Haven, 2 Stratford Road | 457 yd | |
| The Wolds | Loughborough Road, West Bridgford | 690 yd | |
| The Botanist | 40 Bridgford Road, West Bridgford | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Nights | 77 Melton Road, West Bridgford | 15 yd | |
| Lucy's Bespoke Sandwich Shop | Lucys Bespoke Sandwich Shop, 93A Melton Road | 15 yd | |
| George's Tradition | Georges Tradition, 95 Melton Road | 15 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | Papa Johns Takeaway, 114 - 116 Melton Road | 57 yd | |
| Kormasutra | 95A Melton Road, West Bridgford | 107 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury Local | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, 112 Melton Road | 57 yd | |
| Iceland | 26 Tudor Square, West Bridgford | 516 yd | |
| Co-Op Food Store | The Co-Operative Food, 52 - 66 Bridgford Road | 745 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencers, 3 Albert Road | 754 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, 184 Loughborough Road | 913 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Musters Tennis Club RECTORY ROAD | tennis courts | 234 yd |
| The Fountain Ladies Health Studio (Closed) Gordon Road | health and fitness suite | 404 yd |
| West Bridgford Junior School EXCHANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 426 yd |
| West Park Loughborough Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 634 yd |
| The Fitness Space (West Bridgford) BRIDGFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 753 yd |
| Liitle Bounds Cricket Ground (Ellerslie Cricket Club) ELLERSLIE CRICKET CLUB ELLERSLIE CRICKET CLUB LITTLE BOUNDS | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| Bridgford Park BRIDGFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 826 yd |
| West Bridgford Tennis Club LITTLE BOUNDS | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 867 yd |
| Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club TRENT BRIDGE TRENT BRIDGE BRIDGFORD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,045 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (West Bridgford) RUGBY ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,057 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 | 73.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.