Postcode sector · NG15 6

Is Ruffs a good place to live?

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In Ruffs (NG15 6), recorded crime is 32% below the national average, homes sell for around £239,252 on average, there are 7 schools in the area (3 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).

B Safetycrime 32% below average
B Schools75% Good/Outstanding
E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£239,252
from 314 sales
Population
18,936
Deprivation decile 5/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
182.3
per 1,000 · -32% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
7
6 primary · 1 secondary · 3/4 good+
Broadband
97%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.5% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Ruffs NG15 6

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Ruffs NG15 6 is rated high. Around 0.5% of properties (41 of 7,725) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 24 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in NG15 6, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (60 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in NG15 6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 65/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 41
One-person households: 28%
Households with children: 29%
Households: 7,892

Owned 71% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 12%

Census 2021 (ONS), for NG15 6.

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Ruffs NG15 6: frequently asked questions

Is Ruffs NG15 6 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Ruffs NG15 6?

Recorded crime in Ruffs NG15 6 runs at 182.3 per 1,000 properties, 32% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Ruffs NG15 6 safe?

Crime in Ruffs NG15 6 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Ruffs NG15 6 runs at 182.3 per 1,000 properties, 32% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Ruffs NG15 6?

Homes in Ruffs NG15 6 sell for around £239,252 on average, based on 314 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Ruffs NG15 6 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Ruffs NG15 6 is rated high. Around 0.5% of properties (41 of 7,725) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 24 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Ruffs NG15 6?

There are 7 schools in Ruffs NG15 6 (6 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Ruffs NG15 6 any good?

Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Ruffs NG15 6, 3 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Ruffs NG15 6 a deprived area?

Ruffs NG15 6 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).