Postcode Analysis Nottingham, East Midlands

WOOD LINK, NG6 7FW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOD LINK, NG6 7FW.

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Population

232

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 32,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NG6 7FW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

With 40% social renting, NG6 7FW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 44-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 7FW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wood Link, 0.7km from Blenheim in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within Bulwell ward and the Nottingham North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NG6 7FW is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £142k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 7FW are sourced from Output Area E00070032 (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 NG6 7FW. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.3%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean13.6%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 151,250

4 sales · Mean £ 149,375

Terraced

£ 98,500

2 sales · Mean £ 98,500

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

Crime around NG6 7FW is moderate at 73 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 offences64
Anti-social behaviour21
Other theft21
Other crime13
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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Snape Wood Primary and Nursery School

Good186 pupils0.7 km
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Rufford Primary and Nursery School

Good419 pupils0.9 km
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Hempshill Hall Primary School

Good449 pupils1.0 km
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Crabtree Farm Primary School

Requires Improvement391 pupils1.3 km
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Bulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery School

Good237 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • MFG Sellers Wood Filling Station0.8 km
  • Go Local Snapewood Express0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Limekiln0.8 km
  • Top House0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Red Kangaroo0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Angelos Chippery0.8 km
  • Yummy Yum0.8 km
  • Pizza Base0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bulwell1.6 km
  • Hucknall4.2 km
  • Newstead7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Wood Link0.0 km
  • Wood Link0.1 km
  • Rowan Gardens0.1 km
  • Rowan Gardens0.1 km
  • Corben Gardens0.2 km