NG6 8DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Riseborough Walk, 1.2km from Bulwell in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within Bulwell ward and the Nottingham North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NG6 8DR is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 88.0% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NG6 8DR are sourced from Output Area E00070015 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RISEBOROUGH WALK, NG6 8DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RISEBOROUGH WALK, NG6 8DR.
301
46
£ 29,500 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG6 8DR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NG6 8DR has a significant social housing presence — 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 46-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 88.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG6 8DR. The average age is 46.2. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 105,000
7 sales · Mean £ 113,732
Flat
£ 79,000
1 sales · Mean £ 79,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NG6 8DR is moderate at 83 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Springfield Academy
The Bulwell Academy
Bulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery School
Rufford Primary and Nursery School
Stanstead Nursery and Primary School
Cantrell Primary and Nursery School
Snape Wood Primary and Nursery School
Park Vale Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl UK0.8 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Iceland1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- No 1 Cob Shop0.5 km
- Angelos Chippery1.0 km
- Maggie's Sandwich Bar0.5 km
- Phil's Fish and Chips0.4 km
- Taros Chicken1.0 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.6 km
- Local 4U0.5 km
- Bulwell News & General Store0.4 km
- Fajny Shop Ltd0.9 km
- Groszek Supermarket0.7 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- McDonalds Restaurants0.6 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- The Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.8 km
- The Curious Cafe and Gift Shop0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The William Peverel1.0 km
- Top House0.8 km
- The Newstead Abbey0.8 km
- Bestwood Road Sports And Social Club0.7 km
- Limekiln1.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bulwell1.2 km
- Hucknall3.1 km
- Newstead6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Springhill Close0.1 km
- Springhill Close0.1 km
- Norwich Gardens0.2 km
- Wingbourne Walk0.2 km
- Wingbourne Walk0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG68DR · Data under Open Government Licence