Dunster Road is in West Bridgford, Nottingham and in Rushcliffe district. NG2 6JF 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 Dunster Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 6JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG2 6FS, NG2 6GD, NG2 6FQ, NG2 6JJ, NG2 6GE, NG2 6FR, NG2 6GA, NG2 6GB, NG2 5ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG2 6JF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 53.4% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 50% | 46.6% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 6JF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.7% 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 | 22.9% | 18.2% | -4.7% | 37.9% | -19.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.2% | 66.7% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 22.5% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 5.7% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 7.3% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 (89%) 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 | 65.3% | 61.3% | -4.0% | 48.4% | 12.9% |
| Good health | 26% | 27.7% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 7.1% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 6JF this area, 6.3% 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 63%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 6.3% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 13% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 10.9% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.5% | 63% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 29.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 92.4% | 85.8% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 86.5% 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 | 93.9% | 86.5% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 4% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 91.6% | 86.2% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.1% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 0% | -8.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dunster 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dunster Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2023-07-21 | £746,281 |
| 15 Dunster Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £623,000 | 2022-02-25 | £675,353 |
| 6 Dunster Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2021-08-05 | £768,136 |
| 2 Dunster Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2019-11-25 | £504,350 |
| 20 Dunster Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £392,000 | 2015-10-23 | £574,636 |
NG2 6JF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 retired residents living in NG2 6JF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 3,980 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 5,220 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 5,386 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 224 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School Tewkesbury Close , Burleigh Road NG2 5ND | - not rated | 258 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Road Primary School Tewkesbury Close , West Bridgford NG2 5ND | - not rated | 258 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Road Primary School Tewkesbury Close , West Bridgford NG2 5ND | 3out of 4 | 258 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Bridgford Junior School Exchange Road , West Bridgford NG2 6DB | 3out of 4 | 352 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushcliffe School Boundary Road , West Bridgford NG2 7BW | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushcliffe Spencer Academy Boundary Road , West Bridgford NG2 7BW | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The West Bridgford School Loughborough Road , West Bridgford NG2 7FA | - not rated | 1,547 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The West Bridgford School Loughborough Road , West Bridgford NG2 7FA | 4out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Becket School The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,921 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 3,963 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 3,963 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 3,963 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Academy Greenwood Road , NG3 7EB | 2out of 4 | 4,000 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locksley Preparatory School 1 Selby Road , West Bridgford NG2 7BP | - not rated | 782 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor School Edwalton Grange , 218 Melton Road NG12 4BS | - not rated | 857 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trent Fields Preparatory School 21 Trent Boulevard , West Bridgford NG2 5BB | - not rated | 1,867 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayfield House Care of: Nottinghamshire County Council , County Hall NG2 7QP | - not rated | 1,913 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's Meadows School 51 Green Street , The Meadows NG2 2LA | - not rated | 2,176 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffin Teahouse | Tiffin Teahouse Ltd, 35 Abbey Road | 731 yd | |
| Lulu-B | Lulu B, 26 Hilton Crescent | 774 yd | |
| Plukd | 75 Melton Road, West Bridgford | 807 yd | |
| Crunch | 118 Melton Road, West Bridgford | 812 yd | |
| Rawsha | 40 Gordon Road, West Bridgford | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Willow Tree, 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger | The Willow Tree, Rufford Way | 635 yd | |
| The Test Match | Greene King Plc, The Test Match Inn | 705 yd | |
| West Bridgford Conservative Club | Rectory Road, West Bridgford | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kormasutra | 95A Melton Road, West Bridgford | 721 yd | |
| George's Tradition | Georges Tradition, 95 Melton Road | 807 yd | |
| Indian Nights | 77 Melton Road, West Bridgford | 807 yd | |
| Lucy's Bespoke Sandwich Shop | Lucys Bespoke Sandwich Shop, 93A Melton Road | 807 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | Papa Johns Takeaway, 114 - 116 Melton Road | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Lateshop | The Cooperative, 6 - 12 Hilton Crescent | 767 yd | |
| Sainsbury Local | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, 112 Melton Road | 820 yd | |
| Iceland | 26 Tudor Square, West Bridgford | 1,015 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Bridgford Junior School EXCHANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 395 yd |
| West Bridgford Memorial Ground WEST BRIDGFORD SPORTS CLUB WEST BRIDGFORD SPORTS CLUB STAMFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| The Fountain Ladies Health Studio (Closed) Gordon Road | health and fitness suite | 839 yd |
| Musters Tennis Club RECTORY ROAD | tennis courts | 1,043 yd |
| Jesse Gray Primary School MUSTERS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,046 yd |
| Rushcliffe School BOUNDARY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,077 yd |
| Alford Road Playing Field MELTON GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,081 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 | 222.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.