Charles Way is in Nottingham and in City Of Nottingham district. NG6 8RF is located in the Bulwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nottingham North. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Charles Way, Nottingham, NG6 8RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG6 8RT, NG6 8RE, NG6 8PN, NG6 9AW, NG6 8PL, NG6 8RG, NG6 8RL, NG6 8RR, NG6 9BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG6 8RF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 50.9% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.1% | 49.1% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 NG6 8RF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.3% 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 | 48.8% | 54.3% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 30.9% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Separated | 7.3% | 2.5% | -4.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 9.9% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 53.4% | 53.1% | -0.3% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 31.3% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 10% | 4.5% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.6% | 19.7% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 13.4% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.6% | 14.6% | -8.0% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 16.6% | 8.1% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 27.4% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.5% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 8.8% | 8.0% | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 8% | 5.6% | -2.4% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 76.9% | 62.8% | -14.1% | 81.4% | -18.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 5.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 73.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 73.7% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 7% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 8.5% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 73.7% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.1% | 76.7% | -14.6% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 3.7% | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Hindu | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 7.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charles Way was 84.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.2% lower than the Bulwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Charles Way has the 12th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Bulwell and the 442nd lowest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 4 Charles Way, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2015-06-01 | £246,814 |
| Unit 6 Charles Way, Nottingham, City Of Nottingham Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2000-09-29 | £505,956 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 4,627 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crabtree Farm Primary School Steadfold Close , Crabtree Road NG6 8AX | 3out of 4 | 488 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School Piccadilly , Bulwell NG6 9FN | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantrell Primary and Nursery School Cantrell Road , Bulwell NG6 9HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hempshill Hall Primary School Armstrong Road , Hempshill Vale Estate NG6 7AT | 4out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snape Wood Primary and Nursery School Aspen Road , Bulwell NG6 7DS | 3out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bulwell Academy Hucknall Lane , NG6 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,644 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | 1out of 4 | 1,764 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Vale Academy Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | 1out of 4 | 2,402 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Aspley Academy Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | 3out of 4 | 3,032 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Aspley Lane , NG8 5GY | - not rated | 3,103 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 4,250 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Crescent School Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG | - not rated | 1,559 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 3,137 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 3,248 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| FUEL Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX | - not rated | 3,255 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | 3out of 4 | 3,359 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highbury Options | Highbury Hospital, Highbury Road | 236 yd | |
| Aramark Catering Ltd | Highbury Hospital, Highbury Road | 236 yd | |
| T & B's Cafe | 8 Coventry Road | 268 yd | |
| Wills Cafe | 200 Highbury Road | 445 yd | |
| Bean Culture | Bulwell Riverside Cafe, Bulwell Riverside, Main Street | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Hotel | Oxford Hotel, 191-193 Highbury Road | 394 yd | |
| The Bull's Well Micro Pub | 7 Main Street | 583 yd | |
| Headstocks | Headstocks Public House, Bagnall Road | 667 yd | |
| Oakleigh Lodge Social Club | 1 Highbury Road | 697 yd | |
| Moon & Stars | The Moon And Stars, 47 Main Street | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grubway | 131 Cinderhill Road | 141 yd | |
| New Highbury Fish Bar | 192 Highbury Road | 435 yd | |
| China City | 174 Highbury Road | 435 yd | |
| Apollo Fish Bar | 264 Highbury Road | 474 yd | |
| Highbury Balti House | 23 Highbury Road | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 209 Highbury Road | 394 yd | |
| Zhongcheng Fresh Surpermarket | Workshop, Bedford Grove | 633 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 77 Main Street | 866 yd | |
| Iceland | 209-213 Main Street | 1,041 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 698 Nuthall Road | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Mellish School And Sports College (Closed) Highbury Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| Mellish Sports Centre KEMMEL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 601 yd |
| Mill Street Recreation Ground MILL STREET PLAYING FIELDS MILL STREET PLAYING FIELDS GREENWICH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Hempshill Lane Park (Closed) Hempshill Lane | grass pitches | 1,001 yd |
| Nottingham Outlaws Bmx Track NOTTINGHAM BMX CLUB NOTTINGHAM BMX CLUB SELLERS WOOD DRIVE | cycling | 1,057 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.