Thornthwaite Close, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 6RY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG2 6RY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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	53.9%	53.3%	-0.6%	51.0%	2.3%
Male	46.1%	46.7%	0.6%	49.0%	-2.3%

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 area around NG2 6RY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	51.8%	54.1%	2.3%	37.9%	16.2%
Married: Opposite sex	28.2%	28.9%	0.7%	44.2%	-15.3%
Married: Same sex	0%	2.3%	2.3%	0.3%	2.0%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	4.1%	1.8%	-2.3%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	14.9%	10.6%	-4.3%	9.1%	1.5%
Widowed	1%	1.4%	0.4%	6.1%	-4.7%

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	62.5%	50.5%	-12.0%	48.4%	2.1%
Good health	29%	31.2%	2.2%	33.6%	-2.4%
Fair health	4.8%	12.6%	7.8%	12.7%	-0.1%
Bad health	2.7%	5.3%	2.6%	4.0%	1.3%
Very bad health	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	1.2%	-0.9%

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	14.9%	14.7%	-0.2%	18.2%	-3.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	22.6%	10.1%	-12.5%	9.6%	0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.9%	24.4%	7.5%	13.4%	11.0%
Apprenticeship	1.5%	4.1%	2.6%	5.3%	-1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.2%	18%	8.8%	16.9%	1.1%
Degree or Similar	33.3%	26.3%	-7.0%	33.8%	-7.5%
Other	1.5%	2.3%	0.8%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	2%	0.3%	-1.7%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	3.8%	1.7%	-2.1%	3.1%	-1.4%
Pakistani	1.7%	2.7%	1.0%	2.7%	0.0%
Other Asian	0.7%	1.3%	0.6%	1.6%	-0.3%
Black African	0%	1%	1.0%	2.5%	-1.5%
Mixed White and Asian	2.7%	2.3%	-0.4%	0.8%	1.5%
Mixed White and African	1.4%	1.7%	0.3%	0.4%	1.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	4.4%	7%	2.6%	0.9%	6.1%
Mixed Other	1.4%	1.7%	0.3%	0.8%	0.9%
White	81.9%	79.3%	-2.6%	81.4%	-2.1%
Other	0%	1%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.9% 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	92.5%	88.9%	-3.6%	83.2%	5.7%
European Union	3.1%	4.7%	1.6%	6.1%	-1.4%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	1.7%	1.0%	0.8%	0.9%
Africa	1%	1%	0.0%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	2%	2.4%	0.4%	5.6%	-3.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	1.4%	0.7%	1.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.5%	88%	-4.5%	83.2%	4.8%
10+ Years	0.7%	6.4%	5.7%	9.8%	-3.4%
5-10 Years	1.4%	3.3%	1.9%	2.9%	0.4%
2-5 Years	1.4%	1.7%	0.3%	2.2%	-0.5%
Less than 2 years	4.1%	0.7%	-3.4%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.3%	76.7%	-5.4%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Germany	1%	0.2%	0.8%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
Turkey	1.3%	0.1%	1.2%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
South-East Asia	1.3%	0.2%	1.1%
Central and South America	1.7%	0.2%	1.5%
No passport held	18.7%	13.5%	5.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	58%	37.2%	20.8%
Christian	33.7%	46.2%	-12.5%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	0.7%	1.7%	-1.0%
Muslim	3.3%	6.5%	-3.2%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other religion	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Not answered	2.3%	6.0%	-3.7%

Safety

Is Thornthwaite Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornthwaite Close was 154.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 196.5% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Thornthwaite Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Abbey and the 26th highest crime rate of 369 local areas in Rushcliffe .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -2.0%.

🔎 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. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£56,900

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in NG2 6RY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 1/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 5/10 (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 Thornthwaite Close are based on 42 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 Thornthwaite Close, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 6RY

Estimated Average Property Prices for NG2 6RY

Average Price
£221,198

Semi-Detached
£241,164

Terraced
£220,712

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£106,257

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Thornthwaite Close

Average Price
£214,572

Semi-Detached
£217,443

Terraced
£226,216

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£112,910

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Thornthwaite CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
17 Thornthwaite Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£285,000	2022-04-08	£316,398
8 Thornthwaite Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£208,500	2022-02-03	£231,225
11 Thornthwaite Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£210,000	2022-01-14	£233,136
15 Thornthwaite Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£212,000	2020-01-30	£274,291
7 Thornthwaite Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2020-01-16	£262,320

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NG2 6RY

Employment

NG2 6RY 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.

The percentage of student residents living in NG2 6RY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	86
Part-Time Employee	38
Student (economically inactive)	22
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Self-Employed	15
Looking after home or family	13
Retired	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Other	5
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Professional, scientific and technical activities	18
Human health and social work activities	18
Education	15
Construction	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Information and communication	7
Other	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Manufacturing	5
Real estate activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS	- not rated	4,474 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

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	215 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School Tewkesbury Close , NG2 5NH	3out of 4	1,033 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Edwalton Primary School Wellin Lane , Edwalton NG12 4AS	- not rated	1,068 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Edwalton Primary School Wellin Lane , Edwalton NG12 4AS	3out of 4	1,068 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School Tewkesbury Close , Burleigh Road NG2 5ND	- not rated	1,205 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rushcliffe School Boundary Road , West Bridgford NG2 7BW	- not rated	1,799 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy Boundary Road , West Bridgford NG2 7BW	- not rated	1,799 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The West Bridgford School Loughborough Road , West Bridgford NG2 7FA	- not rated	2,689 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The West Bridgford School Loughborough Road , West Bridgford NG2 7FA	4out of 4	2,689 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Becket School The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY	- not rated	2,800 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	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	4,639 yd	Further education	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB	- not rated	4,821 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB	- not rated	4,821 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB	- not rated	4,821 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Nottingham Academy Greenwood Road , NG3 7EB	2out of 4	4,022 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Grosvenor School Edwalton Grange , 218 Melton Road NG12 4BS	- not rated	1,523 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Locksley Preparatory School 1 Selby Road , West Bridgford NG2 7BP	- not rated	1,987 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trent Fields Preparatory School 21 Trent Boulevard , West Bridgford NG2 5BB	- not rated	2,495 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Clayfield House Care of: Nottinghamshire County Council , County Hall NG2 7QP	- not rated	2,843 yd	Secure units	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The King's Meadows School 51 Green Street , The Meadows NG2 2LA	- not rated	3,187 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lulu-B	Lulu B, 26 Hilton Crescent		620 yd
Vidab Ltd	30 Green Acre, Edwalton		1,044 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Goose	The Goose At Gamston, Ambleside	470 yd
The Willow Tree, 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger	The Willow Tree, Rufford Way	601 yd
The Meadow Covert	Alford Road, Edwalton	1,076 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op Lateshop	The Cooperative, 6 - 12 Hilton Crescent		636 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
West Bridgford Memorial Ground WEST BRIDGFORD SPORTS CLUB WEST BRIDGFORD SPORTS CLUB STAMFORD ROAD	grass pitches	539 yd
Alford Road Playing Field MELTON GARDENS	grass pitches	920 yd
Edwalton Primary School WELLIN LANE	grass pitches	1,072 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	160 Mbit/s
Average download speed	167.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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