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.
WOOD LINK, NG6 7FW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOD LINK, NG6 7FW.
232
44
£ 32,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG6 7FW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Snape Wood Primary and Nursery School
Rufford Primary and Nursery School
Hempshill Hall Primary School
Crabtree Farm Primary School
Bulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- MFG Sellers Wood Filling Station0.8 km
- Go Local Snapewood Express0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Limekiln0.8 km
- Top House0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Red Kangaroo0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: NG67FW · Data under Open Government Licence