Town Pop. 7,201

Living in Ruddington: Liveability Score 64/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ruddington is 64/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 63/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Ruddington places 3rd of 6 in the NG11 postcode district.

That sits 14 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Broadband (95) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: NG11 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
66.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 185 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 85 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Vehicle crime 41 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 33 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Public order 28 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
other 106 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 33 crimes
  2. 2 Musters Road 30 crimes
  3. 3 Tongue Way 27 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 8.5 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
70
Green Space 65
Parks Ample 22
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 9

Services

Schools
51
6 schools in area · 20 within 4km
2Outstanding4Good
  • Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Nethergate AcademySpecial · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Farnborough Spencer AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • James Peacock Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Peter's CofE Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • The Milford AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
56
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre3.1 mi
Royal Derby Hospital14.4 mi
Kings Mill Hospital16.6 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
1 GP surgery in area 5 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,551 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
95
Full fibre (FTTP)60.8%
available across Rushcliffe
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 182 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate62%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62%Unemployed1.8%Retired25.4%Student3.3%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.6%Skilled & technical29.3%Routine & elementary21.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.4%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership73.8%
Among the least-deprived 16% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Rushcliffe · 2026-27
A £1,762
B £2,056
C £2,349
D £2,643
E £3,230
F £3,818
G £4,405
H £5,286
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
59
Beeston 3.1 mi
Attenborough 3.5 mi
Nottingham 3.8 mi
J25 M1 6.4 mi
J25 M1 6.5 mi
J24A M1 6.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
63
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Ample 46
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £295,000 59
Detached £457,500 16
Semi-detached £310,000 24
Terraced £252,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£184k £292k £404k £512k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Clifton (Nottingham) 58 1.5 mi away ⇄
Edwalton 69 1.8 mi away ⇄
Wilford 71 2.1 mi away ⇄
West Bridgford 74 2.3 mi away ⇄
Tollerton (Rushcliffe) 55 2.6 mi away ⇄
Gotham 35 2.9 mi away ⇄
Normanton-on-the-Wolds 44 3.0 mi away ⇄
Keyworth 50 3.1 mi away ⇄
Gamston (Rushcliffe) 64 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bassingfield 59 3.5 mi away ⇄
Beeston (Broxtowe) 67 4.0 mi away ⇄
Wysall 35 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ruddington a nice place to live?

Ruddington is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Ruddington is 64/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Ruddington?

Ruddington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 478 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ruddington?

Among the top-rated schools in Ruddington are Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School and Nethergate Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Ruddington in total.

What are house prices like in Ruddington?

The current median house price in Ruddington is £295,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £457,500, semi-detached £310,000, terraced £252,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%. There were 59 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Ruddington in context

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Postcode districts in Ruddington

NG11 60 ⇄

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