NG6 8EH is an up-and-coming urban area on Main Street, 0.9km from Bulwell in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within Bulwell ward and the Nottingham North constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 127 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 8EH are sourced from Output Area E00070029 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAIN STREET, NG6 8EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN STREET, NG6 8EH.
234
35
£ 29,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG6 8EH 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
The IMD places NG6 8EH among England's most economically pressured postcodes — 8% unemployment; council investment and regeneration schemes are active or planned. High crime co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG6 8EH. The average age is 34.8. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NG6 8EH is above average at 127 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Bulwell Academy
Bulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery School
Cantrell Primary and Nursery School
Stanstead Nursery and Primary School
Springfield Academy
Rufford Primary and Nursery School
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School
Snape Wood Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Darrell Lowe Fruit & Veg Stall0.6 km
- Boots The Chemists Ltd0.5 km
- Card Factory0.6 km
- Londis0.9 km
- M & L Butchers0.4 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Bestwood Road Sports And Social Club0.3 km
- Lion Revived Pub0.4 km
- Moon & Stars0.7 km
- Spot On Leisure Ltd0.6 km
- The Monkey0.2 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Bulwell Hall Golf Course & Country Park0.9 km
- Coffee n Cream0.5 km
- Jeromes0.4 km
- Scott Antonio's Chip Shop0.6 km
- TC Facilities Management0.1 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland0.4 km
- Lidl UK0.1 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.1 km
- Heron Foods0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Best Taste0.2 km
- Blue Marlin Ltd0.4 km
- Bulwell Balti House0.3 km
- Bulwell Grill0.0 km
- Chickasso Bulwell0.0 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bulwell0.6 km
- Hucknall3.7 km
- Nottingham7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Carey Road0.1 km
- Carey Road0.1 km
- Squires Avenue0.1 km
- Bulwell Forest Tram Stop0.2 km
- Bulwell Forest Tram Stop0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG68EH · Data under Open Government Licence