NG2 6LQ is a sought-after residential area on Bolton Close, 0.7km from Bridgford, West in West Bridgford. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Rushcliffe constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NG2 6LQ is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £247k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for NG2 6LQ are sourced from Output Area E00144487 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOLTON CLOSE, NG2 6LQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOLTON CLOSE, NG2 6LQ.
255
45
£ 59,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG2 6LQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 46% of tenure in NG2 6LQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 6LQ. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 220,000
2 sales · Mean £ 220,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG2 6LQ has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School
Abbey Road Primary School
West Bridgford Junior School
Pierrepont Gamston Primary School
West Bridgford Infant School
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy
Jesse Gray Primary School
Lady Bay Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- C Brumpton Butchers0.8 km
- Cook0.7 km
- Okende Provisions0.7 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Paolo's Seafood0.8 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Goose0.9 km
- West Bridgford Conservative Club0.9 km
- The Test Match0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Cote Brasserie0.9 km
- Crunch0.9 km
- Koko Lounge0.8 km
- Gilt Cafe Bar0.8 km
- Fordes0.8 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- Sainsbury Local0.9 km
- Co-op Lateshop0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Gandhi0.7 km
- George's Tradition0.8 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- No.8 Delicatessen0.7 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.9 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nottingham3.0 km
- Netherfield4.6 km
- Carlton Station4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Hexham Close0.1 km
- Hexham Close0.1 km
- Furness Close0.1 km
- Furness Close0.1 km
- Abbey Circus0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NG26LQ · Data under Open Government Licence