NG6 8JQ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Bulwell in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within Bulwell ward and the Nottingham North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NG6 8JQ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 130 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 8JQ are sourced from Output Area E00070004 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NG6 8JQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NG6 8JQ.
321
36
£ 29,500 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG6 8JQ 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.
Area Character
With 55% social renting, NG6 8JQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG6 8JQ. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NG6 8JQ is above average at 130 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
Bulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery School
Rufford Primary and Nursery School
Snape Wood Primary and Nursery School
The Bulwell Academy
Crabtree Farm Primary School
Cantrell Primary and Nursery School
Springfield Academy
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Alan Walker0.3 km
- Go Local Snapewood Express0.8 km
- Argos0.3 km
- B&M Store0.3 km
- BCI Snooker Centre0.4 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Clare's Cafe0.4 km
- McDonalds Restaurants0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Crabtree Farm Community Cafe0.7 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.3 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Bull's Well Micro Pub0.5 km
- The William Peverel0.2 km
- Top House0.6 km
- The Newstead Abbey0.7 km
- Bestwood Road Sports And Social Club0.8 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Morrisons1.0 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Heron Foods0.3 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Lidl UK0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Sal's Snacks0.4 km
- Andy's Top Nosh0.4 km
- Angelos Chippery0.6 km
- Taros Chicken0.2 km
- Yummy Yum0.6 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bulwell0.4 km
- Hucknall4.0 km
- Nottingham7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Duke Street0.2 km
- Duke Street0.2 km
- Hazel Street0.2 km
- Duke Street0.2 km
- Hazel Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG68JQ · Data under Open Government Licence