Postcode report
NG6 7AF Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About NG6 7AF: area rating, property, schools and local change
NG6 7AF is a postcode in Bulwell, Nottingham, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NG6 7AF, then scores the surrounding small area 55/100 - top 50% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NG6 7AF are safety and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NG6 7AF is based on Nottingham 005 Census 2021. It covers 8,691 residents, 3,560 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 44% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 39% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 6/10.
For property prices near NG6 7AF, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NG6 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £169k from 43 rolling sales, up 6.6% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NG6 7AF can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NG6 7AF by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NG6 7AF is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 20 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about NG6 7AF
Is NG6 7AF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 55/100 (top 50% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NG6 7AF?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NG6 7AF?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near NG6 7AF?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for NG6 7AF?
LocaleIQ matched NG6 7AF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NG6 7AF?
The latest median sold price is £169k based on 43 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NG6 7AF?
LocaleIQ currently shows 20 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.