Postcode Analysis Rushcliffe, East Midlands

BOLTON CLOSE, NG2 6LQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOLTON CLOSE, NG2 6LQ.

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Population

255

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 59,400 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NG2 6LQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British89.5%
Asian / British Asian5.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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.

Violence and sexual offences48
Criminal damage and arson11
Anti-social behaviour7
Other crime7
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement408 pupils0.1 km
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Abbey Road Primary School

Good430 pupils0.2 km
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West Bridgford Junior School

Good355 pupils0.5 km
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Pierrepont Gamston Primary School

Good315 pupils0.8 km
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West Bridgford Infant School

Outstanding243 pupils1.0 km
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Rushcliffe Spencer Academy

Outstanding1930 pupils1.2 km
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Jesse Gray Primary School

Good430 pupils1.3 km
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Lady Bay Primary School

Good416 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Goose0.9 km
  • West Bridgford Conservative Club0.9 km
  • The Test Match0.6 km
restaurant

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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Sainsbury Local0.9 km
  • Co-op Lateshop0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
fastfood

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