Hill Close is in West Bridgford, Nottingham and in Rushcliffe district. NG2 6GQ 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 Hill Close, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 6GQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG2 6GP, NG2 6GN, NG2 6GF, NG2 6GG, NG2 6LA, NG2 6GJ, NG2 6GH, NG2 6LB, NG2 6GL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG2 6GQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.9% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.1% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 6GQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.3% 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 | 31.6% | 37.2% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 51.3% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 7.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 7.9% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 2.5% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 55.1% | 57.1% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 26.5% | 30.1% | 3.6% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 9.1% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 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.
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 50.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 10.1% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 7.6% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 14.4% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 14.4% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 42% | 50.7% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 16.9% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.1% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 87.3% | 78.1% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -3.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 91.9% | 89.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 89.4% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 6.3% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0.3% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.3% | 37.2% | 18.1% |
| Christian | 32.5% | 46.2% | -13.7% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hill Close was 39.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.4% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hill Close has the 37th highest crime rate of 102 local areas in Abbey and the 154th highest crime rate of 372 local areas in Rushcliffe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Hill Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2024-10-14 | £431,024 |
| 9 Hill Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-09-08 | £326,529 |
| 19 Hill Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-07-15 | £376,650 |
| 2 Hill Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-07-01 | £376,650 |
| 1 Hill Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2019-01-18 | £329,569 |
NG2 6GQ 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 | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Education | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School Tewkesbury Close , NG2 5NH | 3out of 4 | 321 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Road Primary School Tewkesbury Close , West Bridgford NG2 5ND | - not rated | 514 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pierrepont Gamston Primary School Coledale , West Bridgford NG2 6TH | 3out of 4 | 539 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Bridgford Junior School Exchange Road , West Bridgford NG2 6DB | 4out of 4 | 800 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edwalton Primary School Wellin Lane , Edwalton NG12 4AS | 3out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,276 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The West Bridgford School Loughborough Road , West Bridgford NG2 7FA | 4out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF | 3out of 4 | 2,988 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Becket School The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY | 3out of 4 | 3,017 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Spencer Academy Farnborough Road , NG11 8JW | 1out of 4 | 4,254 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 | 4,178 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 | 3,968 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 | 2,248 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CP Riverside School Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | 2out of 4 | 3,703 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Iona School 310 Sneinton Dale , Sneinton NG3 7DN | - not rated | 3,983 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Soup Academy 14 High Pavement , NG1 1HN | 4out of 4 | 4,021 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumtree School Church Hill , Plumtree NG12 5ND | - not rated | 4,360 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lulu-B | Lulu B, 26 Hilton Crescent | 329 yd | |
| Vidab Ltd | 30 Green Acre, Edwalton | 942 yd | |
| Tiffin Teahouse | Tiffin Teahouse Ltd, 35 Abbey Road | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Willow Tree, 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger | The Willow Tree, Rufford Way | 173 yd | |
| The Goose | The Goose At Gamston, Ambleside | 772 yd | |
| The Meadow Covert | Alford Road, Edwalton | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Lateshop | The Cooperative, 6 - 12 Hilton Crescent | 334 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Bridgford Memorial Ground WEST BRIDGFORD SPORTS CLUB WEST BRIDGFORD SPORTS CLUB STAMFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 113 yd |
| Alford Road Playing Field MELTON GARDENS | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| West Bridgford Junior School EXCHANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 953 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.