Postcode Analysis Nottingham, East Midlands

NG6 8QS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NG6 8QS.

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Population

311

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 29,500 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NG6 8QS 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.

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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

NG6 8QS has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 41-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NG6 8QS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.2km from Bestwood Colliery in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within Bulwell ward and the Nottingham North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NG6 8QS is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 8QS are sourced from Output Area E00070014 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG6 8QS. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.0%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean7.4%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around NG6 8QS is moderate at 55 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.

Violence and sexual offences86
Anti-social behaviour32
Public order17
Criminal damage and arson11
Drugs11

school Local Schools

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Springfield Academy

Good208 pupils0.4 km
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Stanstead Nursery and Primary School

Good187 pupils0.6 km
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The Bulwell Academy

Inadequate1051 pupils0.9 km
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Park Vale Academy

Requires Improvement847 pupils0.9 km
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Rise Park Primary and Nursery School

Good448 pupils1.0 km
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Bulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery School

Good237 pupils1.1 km
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Westglade Primary School

Good266 pupils1.2 km
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Cantrell Primary and Nursery School

Good452 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • No 1 Cob Shop0.8 km
  • Maggie's Sandwich Bar0.3 km
  • Phil's Fish and Chips0.5 km
  • Rise Park Cafe0.9 km
  • KFC Bulwell Drive Thru0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.9 km
  • Local 4U0.3 km
  • Bulwell News & General Store0.5 km
  • Knights Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Nisa Store0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • McDonalds Restaurants0.9 km
  • The Sandwich Bar0.2 km
  • The Old Forge Mill0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons0.6 km
  • Heron Foods0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Bestwood Road Sports And Social Club0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bulwell1.7 km
  • Hucknall2.8 km
  • Newstead6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Moorbridge Ponds0.1 km
  • Moorbridge Cottage0.1 km
  • Moorbridge Ponds0.1 km
  • Moor Bridge Tram Stop0.1 km
  • Moor Bridge Tram Stop0.1 km