Taunton Road is in West Bridgford, Nottingham and in Rushcliffe district. NG2 6EW 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 Taunton Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 6EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG2 6EU, NG2 6FA, NG2 6ER, NG2 6ES, NG2 6ET, NG2 6EX, NG2 6EQ, NG2 6EZ, NG2 6FH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG2 6EW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.7% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50% | 49.3% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 6EW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.7% 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 | 15.9% | 23.2% | 7.3% | 37.9% | -14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.1% | 62.7% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 18.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 7.3% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 64.2% | 60.1% | -4.1% | 48.4% | 11.7% |
| Good health | 26% | 30% | 4.0% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 6.2% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -6.5% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 6EW this area, 3.6% 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 68.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.2% | 3.6% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.8% | 3.2% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 8.6% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 14.9% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.4% | 68.3% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 34.5% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 98.6% | 90.4% | -8.2% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 92.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.2% | 92.3% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 92.3% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 76.7% | 13.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.2% | 37.2% | 15.0% |
| Christian | 36.8% | 46.2% | -9.4% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Taunton Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Abbey average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 44.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Taunton Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2024-09-06 | £548,092 |
| 6A Taunton Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £815,000 | 2024-07-05 | £910,381 |
| 8 Taunton Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £491,000 | 2022-11-23 | £522,026 |
| 21 Taunton Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £447,500 | 2021-10-29 | £522,988 |
| 15 Taunton Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2020-06-23 | £576,087 |
NG2 6EW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NG2 6EW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 5,248 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 | 448 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Bridgford Infant School Avon Gardens , George Road NG2 6BP | 4out of 4 | 651 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Road Primary School Tewkesbury Close , West Bridgford NG2 5ND | - not rated | 794 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesse Gray Primary School Musters Road , West Bridgford NG2 7DD | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School Tewkesbury Close , NG2 5NH | 3out of 4 | 933 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 | 1,003 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushcliffe Spencer Academy Boundary Road , West Bridgford NG2 7BW | 4out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Becket School The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY | 3out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF | 3out of 4 | 1,814 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Spencer Academy Farnborough Road , NG11 8JW | 1out of 4 | 3,290 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 | 3,503 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 | 4,062 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 | 1,434 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CP Riverside School Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | 2out of 4 | 2,567 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Soup Academy 14 High Pavement , NG1 1HN | 4out of 4 | 3,296 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nethergate Academy Swansdowne Drive , Clifton NG11 8HX | 4out of 4 | 3,773 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutherland House School Bath Street , NG1 1DA | 3out of 4 | 3,818 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | 118 Melton Road, West Bridgford | 280 yd | |
| Plukd | 75 Melton Road, West Bridgford | 312 yd | |
| Rawsha | 40 Gordon Road, West Bridgford | 657 yd | |
| Uchi | Uchi Restaurant, 26 Gordon Road | 669 yd | |
| Café Vita | Rushcliffe Arena, Rugby Road | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Test Match | Greene King Plc, The Test Match Inn | 538 yd | |
| West Bridgford Conservative Club | Rectory Road, West Bridgford | 583 yd | |
| The Wolds | Loughborough Road, West Bridgford | 675 yd | |
| The Stratford Haven | Stratford Haven, 2 Stratford Road | 784 yd | |
| West Bridgford Lawn Tennis Club | Little Bounds, West Bridgford | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kormasutra | 95A Melton Road, West Bridgford | 237 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | Papa Johns Takeaway, 114 - 116 Melton Road | 287 yd | |
| George's Tradition | Georges Tradition, 95 Melton Road | 312 yd | |
| Indian Nights | 77 Melton Road, West Bridgford | 312 yd | |
| Lucy's Bespoke Sandwich Shop | Lucys Bespoke Sandwich Shop, 93A Melton Road | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury Local | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, 112 Melton Road | 288 yd | |
| Iceland | 26 Tudor Square, West Bridgford | 803 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, 184 Loughborough Road | 840 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencers, 3 Albert Road | 1,017 yd | |
| Co-Op Food Store | The Co-Operative Food, 52 - 66 Bridgford Road | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Bridgford Junior School EXCHANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 332 yd |
| Musters Tennis Club RECTORY ROAD | tennis courts | 545 yd |
| The Fountain Ladies Health Studio (Closed) Gordon Road | health and fitness suite | 651 yd |
| West Park Loughborough Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 781 yd |
| Jesse Gray Primary School MUSTERS ROAD | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Liitle Bounds Cricket Ground (Ellerslie Cricket Club) ELLERSLIE CRICKET CLUB ELLERSLIE CRICKET CLUB LITTLE BOUNDS | grass pitches | 1,013 yd |
| West Bridgford School LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,061 yd |
| The Fitness Space (West Bridgford) BRIDGFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,076 yd |
| West Bridgford Tennis Club LITTLE BOUNDS | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,084 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 | 135.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.