Postcode Analysis Gedling, East Midlands

NG6 8LX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NG6 8LX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

175

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Avg Age

71

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Avg Income

£ 41,700 /yr

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Employed

16%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NG6 8LX 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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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

NG6 8LX is a settled retirement community — average age 71, 100% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

NG6 8LX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.1km from Bestwood St Albans in Gedling. Administratively it sits within Bestwood St Albans ward and the Sherwood constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents here average 71 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 100% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for NG6 8LX are sourced from Output Area E00173395 (shared with 10 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 8LX. The average age is 70.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

16%Active
FT: 7%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

NG6 8LX has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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Hawthorne Primary and Nursery School

Good1.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hucknall3.0 km
  • Bulwell4.5 km
  • Newstead6.3 km