Harston Gardens is in West Bridgford, Nottingham and in Rushcliffe district. NG2 7UY is located in the Compton Acres electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rushcliffe. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harston Gardens, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7UY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG2 7UX, NG2 7UR, NG11 7HL, NG2 7US, NG2 7UT, NG11 7DD, NG2 7LT, NG2 7NZ, NG2 7LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG2 7UY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.7% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.3% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 7UY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% 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 | 21.7% | 25.4% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.6% | 52.4% | -6.2% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 6.9% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 14.5% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
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 | 57.5% | 47.1% | -10.4% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 25.6% | 33.1% | 7.5% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 15.5% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 47.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.2% | 10.3% | -9.9% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 9.1% | 1.8% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 11.5% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 13.8% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.2% | 47.7% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 13.9% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.6% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 8.3% | 14.1% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 11.0% |
| Pakistani | 5.6% | 6.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 77.5% | 67.6% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -13.8% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 83.1% 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 | 85.6% | 83.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 10.1% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.6% | 83.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 0% | -10.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.4% | 37.2% | -7.8% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 8.6% | 1.7% | 6.9% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Sikh | 6% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harston Gardens was 46.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.9% lower than the Compton Acres average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harston Gardens has the 13th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Compton Acres and the 134th highest crime rate of 369 local areas in Rushcliffe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Harston Gardens, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-09-02 | £398,071 |
| 2 Harston Gardens, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2024-08-23 | £643,007 |
| 12 Harston Gardens, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-01-03 | £412,800 |
| 7 Harston Gardens, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £362,500 | 2019-09-13 | £466,459 |
| 7 Harston Gardens, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2015-09-04 | £415,770 |
NG2 7UY 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 7UY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 153 |
| Retired | 129 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Education | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 4,076 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 5,459 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heymann Primary School Waddington Drive , Wilford Hill NG2 7GX | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heymann Primary and Nursery School Waddington Drive , Wilford Hill NG2 7GX | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greythorn Primary School Greythorn Drive , West Bridgford NG2 7GH | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greythorn Primary School Greythorn Drive , West Bridgford NG2 7GH | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooksby Primary and Nursery School Greencroft , Clifton Estate NG11 8EY | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnborough Spencer Academy Farnborough Road , Clifton NG11 8JW | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough School Technology College Farnborough Road , Clifton NG11 8JW | - not rated | 978 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Academy Farnborough Road , Clifton NG11 8JW | - not rated | 978 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The West Bridgford School Loughborough Road , West Bridgford NG2 7FA | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The West Bridgford School Loughborough Road , West Bridgford NG2 7FA | 4out of 4 | 1,344 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 | 4,532 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 4,532 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 4,532 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 4,906 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nethergate Academy Swansdowne Drive , Clifton NG11 8HX | 4out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nethergate School Swansdowne Drive , Clifton NG11 8HX | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Locksley Preparatory School 1 Selby Road , West Bridgford NG2 7BP | - not rated | 2,261 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Easthorpe School 165 Loughborough Road , Ruddington NG11 6LQ | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor School Edwalton Grange , 218 Melton Road NG12 4BS | - not rated | 2,487 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dorset | Compton Acres, West Bridgford | 711 yd | |
| Alaturka Meze Mangal | Unit 7, Compton Acres Shopping Centre | 711 yd | |
| Nice Pie | Unit 8A, Compton Acres Shopping Centre | 711 yd | |
| Ruddington Grange Golf Club | Wilford Road, Ruddington | 959 yd | |
| Funky Pots | 189 Loughborough Road, West Bridgford | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Knight | Loughborough Road, West Bridgford | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | DOMINO'S, Unit 1 | 708 yd | |
| Viva La Pizza | 28 Monksway | 709 yd | |
| Oriental Express | Unit 10, Compton Acres Shopping Centre | 711 yd | |
| Aziz Khan | Unit 12, Compton Acres Shopping Centre | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Compton Acres Shopping Centre | 711 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Playing Fields FARNBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 829 yd |
| The Becket School (Closed) Ruddington Lane | grass pitches | 919 yd |
| Farnborough Academy Sports Centre FARNBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 971 yd |
| Ruddington Grange Golf Club WILFORD ROAD | golf | 1,007 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 | 70 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.