Radcliffe on Trent

Radcliffe on Trent ward lies within the wider borough of Rushcliffe, comprising the village of Radcliffe on Trent and its immediate surrounding area. The settlement is positioned on the southern bank of the River Trent, with the river forming a notable natural boundary. The area includes residential neighbourhoods, local retail services along Main Road, and areas of open land, including the Trent Valley floodplain. It functions as a commuter settlement with transport links to Nottingham and other parts of the county.

The village retains a historic core, with St. Mary's Church being a prominent landmark. The riverfront area includes a public slipway and the Trent Lane nature reserve, providing green space. Agricultural land and the former railway line, now part of a recreational path network, characterise the ward's edges. Local governance and community activities are centred on the village, which maintains its own parish council distinct from the wider borough administration.