Wilford Lane is in West Bridgford, Nottingham and in Rushcliffe district. NG2 7QX 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 Wilford Lane, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG2 7QZ, NG2 7RB, NG2 7RD, NG2 7TA, NG2 7RE, NG2 7RF, NG2 7RA, NG2 7QA, NG2 7RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG2 7QX has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.7% of the population 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 | 49.2% | 57.7% | 8.5% | 51.0% | 6.7% |
| Male | 50.8% | 42.3% | -8.5% | 49.0% | -6.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 60.2% | 38.2% | -22.0% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.2% | 33.9% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 4.6% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 21.2% | 15.7% | 6.1% | 15.1% |
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 | 56.3% | 45.8% | -10.5% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 32.3% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 17.5% | 7.4% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
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 | 10.5% | 11.7% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 7.1% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 8.2% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 24.9% | 16.3% | -8.6% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 42% | 51.1% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 17.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 89.9% | 86.9% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 87.4% | 88.4% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 6% | 6.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 89.5% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 6.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 0.9% | -2.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 1.2% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wilford Lane was 141.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.8% higher than the Compton Acres average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wilford Lane has the 4th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Compton Acres and the 33rd highest crime rate of 369 local areas in Rushcliffe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 1 Riverside Lodge, 22 Wilford Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2024-08-02 | £912,870 |
| 8 Wilford Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2024-01-19 | £1,503,434 |
| 10 Wilford Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £880,000 | 2023-06-02 | £923,866 |
| 24 Wilford Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,700,000 | 2021-12-07 | £1,827,500 |
| 26 Wilford Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2021-04-15 | £856,958 |
NG2 7QX 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 retired residents living in NG2 7QX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
The percentage of student residents living in NG2 7QX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 112 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,985 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 3,487 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 3,882 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 | 4,158 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 4,392 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Bridge Primary and Nursery School Green Street , Meadows NG2 2LA | - not rated | 623 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Bridgford Infant School Avon Gardens , George Road NG2 6BP | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Community School Orange Gardens , The Meadows NG2 2JE | 3out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Coronation Avenue , Wilford NG11 7AB | - not rated | 1,189 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Coronation Avenue , Wilford NG11 7AB | 3out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Becket School The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY | - not rated | 126 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilford Meadows Comprehensive School Coronation Avenue , Wilford NG11 7AD | - not rated | 821 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF | - not rated | 821 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF | - not rated | 821 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Becket School The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY | 3out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,404 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 2,404 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 2,404 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 2,574 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 | 3,732 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's Meadows School 51 Green Street , The Meadows NG2 2LA | - not rated | 571 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayfield House Care of: Nottinghamshire County Council , County Hall NG2 7QP | - not rated | 676 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Locksley Preparatory School 1 Selby Road , West Bridgford NG2 7BP | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trent Fields Preparatory School 21 Trent Boulevard , West Bridgford NG2 5BB | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Channeling Positivity Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | - not rated | 1,482 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgford Smoke House | Grafton House, 67 Loughborough Road | 339 yd | |
| Bridge Sandwich Bar | Wilford Toll Bridge, Victoria Embankment | 462 yd | |
| Roko Health Club | Roko Health And Fitness Club, Wilford Lane | 493 yd | |
| Nottingham Forest Football Club | Nottingham Forest Football Club Sports Academy, Gresham Close | 652 yd | |
| Nottinghamshire County Council | County Hall, Loughborough Road | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bridgford Lawn Tennis Club | Little Bounds, West Bridgford | 160 yd | |
| The Stratford Haven | Stratford Haven, 2 Stratford Road | 751 yd | |
| Trent Bridge Inn | 2 Radcliffe Road, West Bridgford | 807 yd | |
| West Bridgford Conservative Club | Rectory Road, West Bridgford | 810 yd | |
| The Parlour | 48 Bridgford Road, West Bridgford | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lady C Kitchen | 19 Charnwood Grove, West Bridgford | 381 yd | |
| Mrs Bunns Cob Emporium | 28 Musters Road, West Bridgford | 676 yd | |
| Cloughies Cob Stop | Street Record, Pavilion Road | 767 yd | |
| The Oriental | 14 Rectory Road, West Bridgford | 810 yd | |
| Rectory Fish Bar | 16 Rectory Road, West Bridgford | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | Co-Op Food, 8 Bridgford Road | 759 yd | |
| Co-Op Food Store | The Co-Operative Food, 52 - 66 Bridgford Road | 847 yd | |
| Sainsbury Local | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, 112 Melton Road | 951 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, 184 Loughborough Road | 1,023 yd | |
| Iceland | 26 Tudor Square, West Bridgford | 1,025 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Bridgford Tennis Club LITTLE BOUNDS | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 174 yd |
| Liitle Bounds Cricket Ground (Ellerslie Cricket Club) ELLERSLIE CRICKET CLUB ELLERSLIE CRICKET CLUB LITTLE BOUNDS | grass pitches | 184 yd |
| Victoria Embankment RECREATION GROUND EAST OF WILFORD GROVE RECREATION GROUND EAST OF WILFORD GROVE VICTORIA EMBANKMENT | grass pitches | 335 yd |
| West Park Loughborough Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 504 yd |
| Nottingham Forest Fc Academy GRESHAM CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 545 yd |
| Musters Tennis Club RECTORY ROAD | tennis courts | 729 yd |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel C Of E School GRESHAM PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 742 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (West Bridgford) RUGBY ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 770 yd |
| Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club TRENT BRIDGE TRENT BRIDGE BRIDGFORD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 816 yd |
| The Nottingham Emanuel School (Closed) Coronation Avenue | grass pitches | 821 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.