NG6 8YL is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a mining and quarrying facilities zone — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 111 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 8YL are sourced from Output Area E00070029 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NG6 8YL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NG6 8YL.
234
35
£ 29,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG6 8YL 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 8YL is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 8% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. 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 8YL. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NG6 8YL is above average at 111 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
Crabtree Farm Primary School
Cantrell Primary and Nursery School
Bulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery School
Rufford Primary and Nursery School
Snape Wood Primary and Nursery School
The Bulwell Academy
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School
Hempshill Hall Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Supa-Snacks Shack0.7 km
- Sal's Snacks0.3 km
- Andy's Top Nosh0.1 km
- Angelos Chippery1.0 km
- China City0.6 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Alan Walker0.1 km
- Go Local Snapewood Express1.0 km
- Argos0.3 km
- B&M Store0.1 km
- BCI Snooker Centre0.0 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Clare's Cafe0.0 km
- McDonalds Restaurants0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Highbury Options0.8 km
- Bean Culture0.2 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Bull's Well Micro Pub0.2 km
- The William Peverel0.3 km
- Top House0.9 km
- Bestwood Road Sports And Social Club1.0 km
- Limekiln1.0 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Lidl UK0.5 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Heron Foods0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bulwell0.1 km
- Hucknall4.3 km
- Nottingham6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Bulwell Bus Station0.0 km
- Bulwell Bus Station0.0 km
- Bulwell Bus Station0.0 km
- Bulwell Bus Station0.0 km
- Bulwell Bus Station0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: NG68YL · Data under Open Government Licence