Northwold Avenue is in West Bridgford, Nottingham and in Rushcliffe district. NG2 7LQ is located in the Musters electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rushcliffe. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Northwold Avenue, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG2 7JD, NG2 7JL, NG2 7EQ, NG2 7RR, NG2 7LR, NG2 7RW, NG2 7QN, NG2 7JN, NG2 7JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG2 7LQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.6% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.4% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 7LQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44% 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 | 45.3% | 44% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.2% | 39.4% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 13% | 12.5% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 60% | 53.2% | -6.8% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 33.3% | 2.6% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 10.7% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around NG2 7LQ this area, 8.7% 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 53.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.7% | 8.7% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 5.5% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 13.3% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 10.6% | -2.9% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 48% | 53.7% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 19.9% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 5.9% | 9.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 6.5% |
| Pakistani | 6.3% | 5.2% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 80.4% | 77.7% | -2.7% | 81.4% | -3.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 77.4% 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 | 84.8% | 77.4% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 8.3% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 9.1% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.4% | 77.4% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 10.3% | 8.8% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 5.2% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 0.8% | -9.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Hindu | 7.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northwold Avenue was 68.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.4% lower than the Compton Acres average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northwold Avenue has the 8th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Compton Acres and the 90th highest crime rate of 369 local areas in Rushcliffe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Northwold Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £307,500 | 2025-06-06 | £312,035 |
| 108 Northwold Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2024-07-18 | £234,804 |
| 77 Northwold Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-06-28 | £226,887 |
| 74 Northwold Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-03-20 | £279,791 |
| 61 Northwold Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-02-01 | £246,911 |
NG2 7LQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 3,724 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 3,746 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 4,573 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB | - not rated | 4,710 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 4,925 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greythorn Primary School Greythorn Drive , West Bridgford NG2 7GH | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greythorn Primary School Greythorn Drive , West Bridgford NG2 7GH | - not rated | 648 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Bridgford Infant School Avon Gardens , George Road NG2 6BP | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heymann Primary School Waddington Drive , Wilford Hill NG2 7GX | - not rated | 1,041 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heymann Primary and Nursery School Waddington Drive , Wilford Hill NG2 7GX | - not rated | 1,041 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | - not rated | 783 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The West Bridgford School Loughborough Road , West Bridgford NG2 7FA | 4out of 4 | 783 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Becket School The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY | - not rated | 820 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Becket School The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilford Meadows Comprehensive School Coronation Avenue , Wilford NG11 7AD | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 3,095 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 3,095 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 3,095 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 3,310 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 | 2out of 4 | 4,375 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 | 775 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's Meadows School 51 Green Street , The Meadows NG2 2LA | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayfield House Care of: Nottinghamshire County Council , County Hall NG2 7QP | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor School Edwalton Grange , 218 Melton Road NG12 4BS | - not rated | 1,785 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CP Riverside School Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | 3out of 4 | 1,938 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Cafe | Asda Stores Ltd, 184 Loughborough Road | 295 yd | |
| Café Vita | Rushcliffe Arena, Rugby Road | 426 yd | |
| David Lloyd | David Lloyd Leisure Health And Fitness Club, Rugby Road | 487 yd | |
| Nottingham Forest Football Club | Nottingham Forest Football Club Sports Academy, Gresham Close | 495 yd | |
| Roko Health Club | Roko Health And Fitness Club, Wilford Lane | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wolds | Loughborough Road, West Bridgford | 252 yd | |
| West Bridgford Lawn Tennis Club | Little Bounds, West Bridgford | 651 yd | |
| West Bridgford Conservative Club | Rectory Road, West Bridgford | 953 yd | |
| Apple Tree | The Apple Tree, Compton Acres | 1,032 yd | |
| The Stratford Haven | Stratford Haven, 2 Stratford Road | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Dragon | Jade House, 181B Loughborough Road | 486 yd | |
| Wolds Fish Bar | The Wolds Fish Bar, 187 Loughborough Road | 500 yd | |
| Lady C Kitchen | 19 Charnwood Grove, West Bridgford | 613 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | Papa Johns Takeaway, 114 - 116 Melton Road | 840 yd | |
| Indian Nights | 77 Melton Road, West Bridgford | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, 184 Loughborough Road | 295 yd | |
| Sainsbury Local | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, 112 Melton Road | 840 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Club (West Bridgford) RUGBY ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 184 yd |
| Nottingham Forest Fc Academy GRESHAM CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 337 yd |
| West Park Loughborough Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 342 yd |
| Rushcliffe Arena RUGBY ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 433 yd |
| Rushcliffe Arena (Closed) Rugby Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 434 yd |
| West Bridgford Tennis Club LITTLE BOUNDS | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 571 yd |
| Greythorn Primary School GREYTHORN DRIVE | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| Liitle Bounds Cricket Ground (Ellerslie Cricket Club) ELLERSLIE CRICKET CLUB ELLERSLIE CRICKET CLUB LITTLE BOUNDS | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| West Bridgford School LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 787 yd |
| Roko Health Club (Nottingham) WILFORD LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 801 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.