Radford
Ward in Nottingham, England
| Coordinates: | 52.956, -1.173 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 55 40 |
| Dialling code: | 0115 (Nottingham) |
Radford is an inner‑city ward just to the west of Nottingham city centre, made up of Victorian terraces, some post‑war council housing and small commercial streets. Its location close to the universities and main transport routes means it’s well connected and often busy with commuters and students.
Once a distinctly industrial, working‑class area shaped by factories and rail links, Radford is now ethnically diverse and culturally lively, with independent shops, community centres and ongoing regeneration projects. Local life mixes long‑standing families, students and newer residents, giving the area a strong local identity and active community groups.
Postcode districts covering Radford
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 22.8 miles
- Nottingham 1 mile
- Derby 12.9 miles
- Mansfield 13.2 miles
- Burton upon Trent 22.1 miles
- Chesterfield 23.1 miles
- Loughborough 13.3 miles
- West Bridgford 2.9 miles
- Long Eaton 6.7 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 12.3 miles
- Grantham 22.5 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 17.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hyson Green & Arboretum Ward 0.5 miles
- Castle Ward 1 mile
- Nottingham Built-up area 1 mile
- Lenton & Wollaton East Ward 1.3 miles
- Leen Valley Ward 1.3 miles
- Berridge Ward 1.5 miles
- Meadows Ward 1.5 miles
- St. Ann's Ward 1.5 miles
- Wollaton West Ward 1.9 miles
- Basford Ward 2 miles
- Bilborough Ward 2.1 miles
- Aspley Ward 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in Radford
NG7 3BR, NG7 3EH, NG7 3HH, NG7 3NA, NG7 3HA, NG7 3QY, NG7 1QF, NG7 2EE, NG7 1PS … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 10.8 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 37 miles
- Nottingham Railway Station 1.3 miles
- Beeston Railway Station 2.8 miles
- Nottingham Bus Station 1.3 miles
Hotels near Radford Ad
- The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant 4 1.8 miles
- Holiday Inn Nottingham 4 0.9 miles
- Heritage Mews 4 1.2 miles
- The Jubilee Hotel & Conferences 3 0.7 miles
- Best Western Plus Nottingham City Centre 4 0.7 miles
- Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Nottingham - Gateway 4 2.4 miles
- Park Plaza Nottingham 4 0.9 miles
- Leonardo Hotel Nottingham 4 1.5 miles
- The Bentinck Hotel 1.3 miles
- Crowne Plaza Nottingham 4 0.8 miles
Schools in Radford
- Mellers Primary School Primary
- Radford Primary School Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 1.1 miles
- Meadow Lane Stadium 1.8 miles
- City Ground Stadium 2 miles
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 2.8 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 3.5 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 5 miles
- Pride Park Stadium 11.8 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 12.1 miles
- Field Mill Stadium 12.6 miles
- The Impact arena Stadium 12.9 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 13 miles
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 13.6 miles