Ridgway Close, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 6HL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG2 6HL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.6%	51%	-1.6%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	47.4%	49%	1.6%	49.0%	0.0%

Partnership Status

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 6HL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% 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%	29.4%	-1.6%	37.9%	-8.5%
Married: Opposite sex	44.2%	53.8%	9.6%	44.2%	9.6%
Separated	2.7%	1.7%	-1.0%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	7.1%	7.6%	0.5%	9.1%	-1.5%
Widowed	15%	7.6%	-7.4%	6.1%	1.5%

Health

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	51.2%	49.7%	-1.5%	48.4%	1.3%
Good health	30.1%	31.8%	1.7%	33.6%	-1.8%
Fair health	14.2%	10.4%	-3.8%	12.7%	-2.3%
Bad health	3.8%	5.5%	1.7%	4.0%	1.5%
Very bad health	0.7%	2.6%	1.9%	1.2%	1.4%

Education and Qualifications

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	26.1%	18.6%	-7.5%	18.2%	0.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.8%	11%	-1.8%	9.6%	1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.9%	11.8%	-0.1%	13.4%	-1.6%
Apprenticeship	4.4%	3.4%	-1.0%	5.3%	-1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.4%	13.5%	1.1%	16.9%	-3.4%
Degree or Similar	27.4%	39.7%	12.3%	33.8%	5.9%
Other	4.9%	2.1%	-2.8%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	0.7%	0.6%
Indian	1%	8.7%	7.7%	3.1%	5.6%
Pakistani	3.5%	3.5%	0.0%	2.7%	0.8%
Other Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.5%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.4%	1.9%	0.5%	0.9%	1.0%
Mixed Other	1%	0.6%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	90.7%	77.8%	-12.9%	81.4%	-3.6%
Roma	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Arab	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Other	1.7%	1.3%	-0.4%	1.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.4% 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	92.4%	86.4%	-6.0%	83.2%	3.2%
European Union	2.8%	3.2%	0.4%	6.1%	-2.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.8%	0.8%
Africa	1.4%	1.9%	0.5%	2.7%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	3.1%	6.2%	3.1%	5.6%	0.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.4%	86.1%	-6.3%	83.2%	2.9%
10+ Years	0%	11%	11.0%	9.8%	1.2%
5-10 Years	1%	1.9%	0.9%	2.9%	-1.0%
2-5 Years	1%	0.6%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	5.5%	0.3%	-5.2%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.8%	76.7%	2.1%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	16.3%	13.5%	2.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.4%	37.2%	-0.8%
Christian	44.5%	46.2%	-1.7%
Hindu	1.3%	1.7%	-0.4%
Muslim	4.5%	6.5%	-2.0%
Sikh	4.5%	0.9%	3.6%
Other religion	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Not answered	7.8%	6.0%	1.8%

Safety

Is Ridgway Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ridgway Close was 26.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.0% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Ridgway Close has the 48th lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Abbey and the 145th lowest crime rate of 372 local areas in Rushcliffe .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£52,400

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in NG2 6HL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ridgway Close are based on 24 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Rushcliffe.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ridgway Close, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 6HL

Estimated Average Property Prices for NG2 6HL

Average Price
£299,238

Semi-Detached
£299,238

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ridgway Close

Average Price
£292,815

Semi-Detached
£292,815

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ridgway CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Ridgway Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£123,000	2012-08-31	£221,358
40 Ridgway Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2012-06-11	£273,196
13 Ridgway Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£184,950	2012-06-08	£336,851
20 Ridgway Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£152,000	2012-03-22	£285,674
10 Ridgway Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£118,062	2011-09-09	£213,559

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NG2 6HL

Employment

NG2 6HL 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	90
Retired	46
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	19
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Looking after home or family	13
Student (economically inactive)	9
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Other	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Human health and social work activities	24
Other	20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Education	12
Construction	11
Manufacturing	10
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Information and communication	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pierrepont Gamston Primary School Coledale , West Bridgford NG2 6TH	3out of 4	574 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Edwalton Primary School Wellin Lane , Edwalton NG12 4AS	3out of 4	588 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School Tewkesbury Close , NG2 5NH	3out of 4	967 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Abbey Road Primary School Tewkesbury Close , West Bridgford NG2 5ND	- not rated	1,163 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
West Bridgford Junior School Exchange Road , West Bridgford NG2 6DB	4out of 4	1,396 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy Boundary Road , West Bridgford NG2 7BW	4out of 4	1,303 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The West Bridgford School Loughborough Road , West Bridgford NG2 7FA	4out of 4	2,330 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Becket School The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY	3out of 4	3,542 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF	3out of 4	3,584 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Farnborough Spencer Academy Farnborough Road , NG11 8JW	1out of 4	4,472 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG	- not rated	4,836 yd	Further education	Yes	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Nottingham Academy Greenwood Road , NG3 7EB	3out of 4	4,472 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	2,907 yd	Secure units	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Plumtree School Church Hill , Plumtree NG12 5ND	- not rated	3,727 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
CP Riverside School Riverside Way , NG2 1DP	2out of 4	4,319 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
The Iona School 310 Sneinton Dale , Sneinton NG3 7DN	- not rated	4,539 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stone Soup Academy 14 High Pavement , NG1 1HN	4out of 4	4,682 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lulu-B	Lulu B, 26 Hilton Crescent	387 yd
Vidab Ltd	30 Green Acre, Edwalton	502 yd
Edwalton Coffee & Snack Bar	38 Earlswood Drive, Edwalton	877 yd
Edwalton Golf Course	Course Grounds, Edwalton Golf Club	1,006 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Meadow Covert	Alford Road, Edwalton	530 yd
The Willow Tree, 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger	The Willow Tree, Rufford Way	778 yd
The Goose	The Goose At Gamston, Ambleside	1,001 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op Lateshop	The Cooperative, 6 - 12 Hilton Crescent		395 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Alford Road Playing Field MELTON GARDENS	grass pitches	404 yd
Edwalton Primary School WELLIN LANE	grass pitches	542 yd
West Bridgford Memorial Ground WEST BRIDGFORD SPORTS CLUB WEST BRIDGFORD SPORTS CLUB STAMFORD ROAD	grass pitches	675 yd
Edwalton Golf Centre EDWALTON GOLF CLUB EDWALTON GOLF CLUB WELLIN LANE	golf	944 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	133.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.