Rushcliffe is a local government district in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands. It covers an area of approximately 160 square miles, including towns like West Bridgford, Bingham, and Keyworth. The district is bordered by the River Trent to the north and extends into rural areas to the south, blending urban and countryside landscapes. Rushcliffe is known for its strong transport links, with the A46 and A52 roads providing easy access to Nottingham and Leicester.
The area features a mix of residential, commercial, and agricultural land. West Bridgford serves as the administrative centre and is one of the most affluent parts of Nottinghamshire. Rural villages like Ruddington and Cotgrave retain a traditional character, with farmland and green spaces making up much of the southern part of the district. Rushcliffe also includes parts of the Trent Valley, offering riverside walks and nature reserves. The district has a range of schools, sports facilities, and parks, catering to both urban and rural communities.
Area overview
On average Rushcliffe has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Rushcliffe is £50,312 per year. There are 55 schools in Rushcliffe: 42 primary (2 Outstanding and 32 Good) and 8 secondary (2 Outstanding and 6 Good).
Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Area Profile
Rushcliffe Population
119,077
Population density
291 per km²
Demographics
Ethnic groups
British
102,479
86.06%
Indian
3,471
2.91%
Other White
3,367
2.83%
Pakistani
1,498
1.26%
White and Asian (mixed)
1,226
1.03%
Total population: 119,077
Religion
No religion
52,917
44.44%
Christian
52,467
44.06%
Not answered
6,724
5.65%
Muslim
2,677
2.25%
Hindu
1,856
1.56%
Total population: 119,077
Education (age 16+)
Level 4+ (Degree)
44,227
45.26%
Level 3 (A level)
16,649
17.04%
No qualifications
11,727
12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11,725
12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
6,924
7.09%
Total 16+ residents: 97,724
Economic activity (age 16+)
Employed
55,484
56.78%
Retired
25,544
26.14%
Student
5,660
5.79%
Looking after home or family
2,920
2.99%
Long-term sick or disabled
2,245
2.3%
Total 16+ residents: 97,724
Housing
Housing tenure
Owns outright
20,508
41.11%
Owns with a mortgage
17,253
34.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
6,450
12.93%
Other social rented
3,387
6.79%
Social rents from council
886
1.78%
Total households: 49,883
Housing type
Detached
23,373
46.85%
Semi-detached
15,394
30.86%
Terraced
5,600
11.23%
Purpose-built flat
3,810
7.64%
Converted/shared house (inc HMO)
877
1.76%
Total households: 49,884
Property prices in Rushcliffe
Based on 1,796 recent sales, the median property price is £343,000 in Rushcliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,750 up to £2,642,000.
Price distribution per property type (last
year)
Price distribution by property type for Rushcliffe in the last year.
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last
year)
Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rushcliffe over the last year.
Type
Sales
Median
5th percentile
25th percentile (Lower quartile)
75th percentile (Upper quartile)
95th percentile
Detached
888
£430,000
£268,700
£350,000
£550,000
£841,950
Flats
124
£163,250
£103,750
£141,000
£200,000
£288,700
Semi-Detached
542
£299,950
£190,050
£249,613
£360,000
£549,750
Terraced
242
£250,500
£138,313
£210,000
£290,000
£399,800
10 years median price trend
in Rushcliffe
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rushcliffe.
