NG2 6GR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 1.1km from Edwalton in West Bridgford. Administratively it sits within Edwalton ward and the Rushcliffe constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NG2 6GR is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An established, mature community with an average age of 59 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NG2 6GR are sourced from Output Area E00144569 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NG2 6GR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NG2 6GR.
346
59
£ 52,400 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NG2 6GR has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG2 6GR. The average age is 59.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG2 6GR has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Pierrepont Gamston Primary School
St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School
Abbey Road Primary School
Edwalton Primary School
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy
West Bridgford Junior School
Jesse Gray Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Ode's Stores T/A One Stop0.8 km
- Cantidote1.0 km
- Claire Elizabeth1.0 km
- Edwalton News Bar0.8 km
- Harringtons Fine Foods0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Edwalton Coffee & Snack Bar0.8 km
- Lulu-B0.1 km
- Vidab Ltd0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Goose0.9 km
- The Meadow Covert0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Lateshop0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Good Food Gamston0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nottingham3.7 km
- Netherfield5.0 km
- Carlton Station5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Leahurst Road0.0 km
- St Lukes Close0.1 km
- Leahurst Road0.1 km
- Recreation Ground0.2 km
- Covert Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NG26GR · Data under Open Government Licence