Edwalton
Rushcliffe 008 · 6 sub-areas · 10,451 residents
Rushcliffe 008, in the East Midlands district of Rushcliffe, is home to around 10,400 people and sits firmly in owner-occupier territory — nearly three in four households own their home. A typical two-bedroom property lets for around £884 a month, noticeably below the UK median for a 2-bed, and the area scores well on greenspace and qualifications relative to the wider region.
Edwalton is a green, lower-density part of Rushcliffe — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time; a high share of adults are degree-educated, which often shows up in the kind of jobs people commute to.
Overview
What's it like to live in Edwalton?
2 parks and 1 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,031 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Edwalton in Rushcliffe
Living in Edwalton
This part of Rushcliffe feels suburban and settled. The streets lean residential rather than commercial, and the demographic picture backs that up — families with children make up a meaningful share of households, and the area has a noticeably high proportion of degree-holders at 55%. It's the kind of neighbourhood where people put down roots rather than pass through.
On cost, Rushcliffe 008 sits at the affordable end relative to much of the East Midlands. A 2-bed at around £884 a month is well below the UK national median of roughly £1,200, and even a 3-bed comes in at around £1,115. That said, purchase prices are significant — the median sale price is around £483,000 — so buying here takes considerably longer than renting. Council tax (Band D) runs to about £2,643 a year, which is worth factoring into the monthly budget.
The people who live here skew towards families and established households. Around 28% of homes are couple-with-children households, the under-18 share sits at 24%, and nearly 73% of residents own their home outright or with a mortgage. Private renters account for under 10% of tenure — unusually low — which shapes the character of the neighbourhood considerably. It feels more permanent than most.
Practically, the nearest rail station is a little over 4 km away — roughly a 50-minute walk, so most people drive or cycle. That tallies with the data: around 42% of residents commute by car, and a striking 48% work from home. Public transport use is minimal at under 4%. Broadband coverage is excellent, with 100% gigabit availability — which matters when nearly half the workforce is remote. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets of the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Rushcliffe 008 a nice place to live?
- For families and remote workers, it's a strong option. It's quiet, owner-occupied, well-educated, and has lower crime than the national average. The trade-off is limited public transport and a long walk or drive to the nearest rail station — so if you need to commute regularly by train, it's worth thinking carefully before committing.
- What is the rent in Rushcliffe 008?
- A one-bed runs around £713 a month, a two-bed around £884, and a three-bed around £1,115. These figures are estimates scaled from district-level ONS data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 4% over the past year. Council tax (Band D) adds around £2,643 a year on top.
- Is Rushcliffe 008 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate is around 59 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, well below the UK average of roughly 80. The area sits in the top two deciles nationally on the deprivation index, which typically correlates with lower crime. It's one of the more settled and low-risk parts of the East Midlands.
- What's the commute from Rushcliffe 008 to the nearest city centre?
- The nearest major employment hub is around 101 minutes away by public transport or car. The area is very car-dependent — only about 4% of residents use public transport for their commute, and the nearest rail station is around 4 km away. Nearly half of residents work from home, which is why this area works for so many people despite the limited connectivity.
- Who lives in Rushcliffe 008?
- Mostly families and established owner-occupiers. Around 28% of households are couples with children, and nearly three in four people own their home. The resident base is highly qualified — 55% have a degree — and a striking 48% work from home. It's a settled, professional neighbourhood with low turnover.
- What schools are near Rushcliffe 008?
- There are 65 schools within typical catchment distance, with around 55% rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national share of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 1.2 km away. Given the variation across the 65 schools, it's worth checking individual school catchment maps before choosing where to rent or buy.
- Is Rushcliffe 008 good for families?
- It scores well on several family markers — low crime, good greenspace access (around 54% of the area is within easy reach of green space), a high proportion of family-sized homes, and a settled community feel. The school rating mix is more mixed than some areas, so checking specific catchments matters. On balance, it's one of the more family-friendly pockets in Rushcliffe.