Postcode Analysis Nottingham, East Midlands

LONGFORD CRESCENT, NG6 8BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGFORD CRESCENT, NG6 8BB.

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Population

252

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 29,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NG6 8BB 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.

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2/10
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6/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

NG6 8BB has a significant social housing presence — 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 13.2% year-on-year.

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

NG6 8BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Longford Crescent, 1.0km from Farleys in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within Bulwell ward and the Nottingham North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NG6 8BB is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £144k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 13.2% year-on-year. 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 8BB are sourced from Output Area E00070053 (shared with 3 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 8BB. The average age is 32.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.9%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean7.9%
Other / Mixed15.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 7%
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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

£ 130,000

6 sales · Mean £ 125,083

Terraced

£ 119,000

4 sales · Mean £ 112,750

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

Crime around NG6 8BB is moderate at 66 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 offences86
Anti-social behaviour34
Public order13
Vehicle crime12
Other crime11

school Local Schools

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Springfield Academy

Good208 pupils0.5 km
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Stanstead Nursery and Primary School

Good187 pupils1.0 km
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The Bulwell Academy

Inadequate1051 pupils1.1 km
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Bulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery School

Good237 pupils1.3 km
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Park Vale Academy

Requires Improvement847 pupils1.3 km
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Broomhill Junior School

Good272 pupils1.3 km
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Butler's Hill Infant and Nursery School

Good255 pupils1.3 km
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Rise Park Primary and Nursery School

Good448 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Local 4U0.5 km
  • Bulwell News & General Store0.6 km
  • Hucknall Lane Convenience Store0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Morrisons0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Maggie's Sandwich Bar0.5 km
  • Phil's Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizzas0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Sandwich Bar0.2 km
  • The Old Forge Mill0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bulwell1.9 km
  • Hucknall2.4 km
  • Newstead6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Grindon Crescent HR0.2 km
  • City Boundary0.2 km
  • City Boundary0.2 km
  • Grindon Crescent0.2 km
  • Grindon Crescent0.2 km