Town Pop. 36,743

Living in West Bridgford: Liveability Score 74/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for West Bridgford is 74/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 82/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 69/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 6 places in the NG11 postcode district. It scores 14 points above the NG11 postcode district as a whole, which averages 60/100. Its transport score runs 12 points above the NG11 district's 70/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NG11 postcode district.

74
OUT OF 100
Good
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
69
69 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Shoplifting 638 crimes
↑ 123% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 573 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 312 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Other theft 222 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 171 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
other 618 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 186 crimes
  2. 2 Park Avenue 158 crimes
  3. 3 Central Avenue 150 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 11.2 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
67
Green Space 68
Parks Ample 35
Sports Pitches Ample 53
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Ample 29
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 24

Services

Schools
72
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 20 in area · 36 within 4km
1Outstanding17Good2Ungraded
  • The West Bridgford SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Abbey Road Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Edwalton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Farnborough Spencer AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Greenfields Community SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Greythorn Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Jesse Gray Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Lady Bay Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Pierrepont Gamston Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Rosecliffe Spencer AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
77
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre1.6 mi
Kings Mill Hospital14 mi
Royal Derby Hospital14.8 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
5 GP surgeries in area 15 within 4km best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,764 patients per GP
9dentists11pharmacies

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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)60.8%
available across Rushcliffe
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 647 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate61.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.4%Unemployed2.5%Retired21.3%Student7.7%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial60.8%Skilled & technical24.7%Routine & elementary14.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)9.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)54.9%Apprenticeship3%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership70.5%
Among the least-deprived 14% 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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
82
Nottingham 1.7 mi
Beeston 3.2 mi
Netherfield 3.3 mi
J26 M1 6.2 mi
J26 M1 6.4 mi
J25 M1 7.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
77
Pubs & Bars Ample 19
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 45
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 18
Retail Shopping Ample 200
Takeaways Ample 32
Fitness Ample 24

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £370,500 246
Detached £514,250 88
Semi-detached £408,309 84
Terraced £288,750 40
Flat / Maisonette £163,750 34
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£162k £292k £426k £556k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Edwalton 69 1.1 mi away ⇄
Gamston (Rushcliffe) 64 1.1 mi away ⇄
Wilford 71 1.2 mi away ⇄
Bassingfield 59 2.1 mi away ⇄
Tollerton (Rushcliffe) 55 2.3 mi away ⇄
Ruddington 64 2.3 mi away ⇄
Clifton (Nottingham) 58 2.7 mi away ⇄
Normanton-on-the-Wolds 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Nottingham 67 3.6 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Gedling) 72 3.9 mi away ⇄
Keyworth 50 4.0 mi away ⇄
Cotgrave 45 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West Bridgford a nice place to live?

Yes, West Bridgford is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for West Bridgford is 74/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is West Bridgford?

West Bridgford has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 69/100. There were 2,534 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in West Bridgford?

Among the top-rated schools in West Bridgford are The West Bridgford School, Abbey Road Primary School and Edwalton Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 20 rated schools in West Bridgford in total.

What are house prices like in West Bridgford?

The current median house price in West Bridgford is £370,500, around 30% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £514,250, semi-detached £408,309, terraced £288,750, flat £163,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 246 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

West Bridgford in context

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Postcode districts in West Bridgford

NG11 60 ⇄
NG12 53 ⇄
NG2 67 ⇄

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