Balmoral Avenue is in West Bridgford, Nottingham and in Rushcliffe district. NG2 7QU is located in the Compton Acres electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rushcliffe. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Balmoral Avenue, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG2 7QT, NG2 7YH, NG2 7QQ, NG2 7QS, NG2 7LA, NG2 7NN, NG2 7LL, NG2 7TU, NG2 7LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG2 7QU is primarily male, with 54.3% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 45.7% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 49.2% | 54.3% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
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 7QU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.1% 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 | 63.2% | 56.1% | -7.1% | 37.9% | 18.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.2% | 29.6% | 4.4% | 44.2% | -14.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 9.5% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 | 54.2% | 53% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 31.1% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 13.1% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 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.
In the area around NG2 7QU this area, 8.5% 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 51.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.9% | 8.5% | 4.6% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 4.6% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.5% | 4.9% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 25.2% | 27.1% | 1.9% | 16.9% | 10.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.4% | 51.1% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 17.3% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.2% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 9.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 5.9% | 5.1% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 79.5% | 73.4% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -8.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 79.5% 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 | 80.1% | 79.5% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.5% | 12.6% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.5% | 79.5% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 10.6% | 5.8% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 4% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 2.3% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 32.8% | 46.2% | -13.4% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 10.4% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Balmoral Avenue was 134.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 190.4% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Balmoral Avenue has the 13th highest crime rate of 102 local areas in Abbey and the 35th highest crime rate of 372 local areas in Rushcliffe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Balmoral Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2021-05-18 | £710,607 |
| 10 Balmoral Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-03-26 | £451,436 |
| 1 Balmoral Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2020-02-12 | £428,639 |
| 10 Balmoral Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £393,000 | 2018-11-12 | £519,947 |
| 11 Balmoral Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £398,000 | 2018-06-08 | £535,381 |
NG2 7QU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 7QU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 162 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Education | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Other | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB | 4out of 4 | 4,019 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bridgford Infant School Avon Gardens , George Road NG2 6BP | 4out of 4 | 707 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Community School Orange Gardens , NG2 2JE | 4out of 4 | 873 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Coronation Avenue , Wilford NG11 7AB | 3out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Bay Primary School Trent Boulevard , West Bridgford NG2 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,333 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Primary School Ainsworth Drive , NG2 1FX | 3out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Becket School The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY | 3out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The West Bridgford School Loughborough Road , West Bridgford NG2 7FA | 4out of 4 | 1,814 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushcliffe Spencer Academy Boundary Road , West Bridgford NG2 7BW | 4out of 4 | 2,517 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology 93 Abbey Street , Dunkirk NG7 2PL | 3out of 4 | 3,169 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,296 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 | 3,432 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 | 370 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CP Riverside School Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | 2out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Soup Academy 14 High Pavement , NG1 1HN | 4out of 4 | 2,071 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutherland House School Bath Street , NG1 1DA | 3out of 4 | 2,657 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Trent University Burton Street , NG1 4BU | - not rated | 2,860 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgford Smoke House | Grafton House, 67 Loughborough Road | 134 yd | |
| Bridge Sandwich Bar | Wilford Toll Bridge, Victoria Embankment | 223 yd | |
| La Storia | Business 205, 12 Musters Road | 346 yd | |
| Nottinghamshire County Council | County Hall, Loughborough Road | 349 yd | |
| Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club - Banqueting | Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, Trent Bridge Cricket Ground | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bridgford Lawn Tennis Club | Little Bounds, West Bridgford | 385 yd | |
| Trent Bridge Inn | 2 Radcliffe Road, West Bridgford | 470 yd | |
| Purple Mamba Club | Citrus House, Rear Of 3 To 5 | 567 yd | |
| The Parlour | 48 Bridgford Road, West Bridgford | 592 yd | |
| The Botanist | 40 Bridgford Road, West Bridgford | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Bunns Cob Emporium | 28 Musters Road, West Bridgford | 343 yd | |
| Cloughies Cob Stop | Street Record, Pavilion Road | 430 yd | |
| Lady C Kitchen | 19 Charnwood Grove, West Bridgford | 500 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, 21 Radcliffe Road | 619 yd | |
| Trent Bridge Spice | 23 Radcliffe Road, West Bridgford | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | Co-Op Food, 8 Bridgford Road | 441 yd | |
| Co-Op Food Store | The Co-Operative Food, 52 - 66 Bridgford Road | 592 yd | |
| Iceland | 26 Tudor Square, West Bridgford | 857 yd | |
| Sainsbury Local | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, 112 Melton Road | 982 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencers, 3 Albert Road | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Liitle Bounds Cricket Ground (Ellerslie Cricket Club) ELLERSLIE CRICKET CLUB ELLERSLIE CRICKET CLUB LITTLE BOUNDS | grass pitches | 391 yd |
| Victoria Embankment RECREATION GROUND EAST OF WILFORD GROVE RECREATION GROUND EAST OF WILFORD GROVE VICTORIA EMBANKMENT | grass pitches | 415 yd |
| Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club TRENT BRIDGE TRENT BRIDGE BRIDGFORD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 484 yd |
| West Bridgford Tennis Club LITTLE BOUNDS | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 485 yd |
| Bridgford Park BRIDGFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 586 yd |
| The Fitness Space (West Bridgford) BRIDGFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 592 yd |
| Musters Tennis Club RECTORY ROAD | tennis courts | 725 yd |
| West Park Loughborough Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 736 yd |
| Nottingham Forest Fc (The City Ground) Pavilion Road | grass pitches | 742 yd |
| The Portland Centre PORTLAND LEISURE CENTRE PORTLAND LEISURE CENTRE MUSKHAM STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 878 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 245.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.