Ruddington
Built-up area in Rushcliffe, Nottinghamshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.896, -1.148 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 57 33 |
| Population: | 6,404 |
| Dialling code: | 0115 (Nottingham) |
Ruddington is a sizeable village on the southern edge of Nottingham, in the borough of Rushcliffe, Nottinghamshire, England, sitting roughly five miles from the city centre. It combines a compact historic core of stone and brick cottages with suburban housing and business areas, and benefits from good road and bus links that make it a popular base for commuters while still feeling distinctly village-like.
The village has a strong industrial and social history – notably framework knitting and other textile trades – and retains period buildings and a conservation-minded community. It’s also known for its railway heritage: a preserved railway depot and museum draw enthusiasts and visitors. Local life revolves around independent shops, pubs and community groups, with a mix of long-standing residents and newer families that give Ruddington a lively, community-focused character; the nearby Ruddington Hall and surrounding business parks add to its local economy.
Postcode districts covering Ruddington
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 18.6 miles
- Nottingham 5.3 miles
- Derby 13.6 miles
- Mansfield 17.4 miles
- Burton upon Trent 21.5 miles
- Loughborough 9.5 miles
- West Bridgford 2.2 miles
- Long Eaton 5.9 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 16.6 miles
- Grantham 21.3 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 18.9 miles
- Swadlincote 19.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Lutterell Ward 1.3 miles
- Clifton East Ward 1.3 miles
- Clifton Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Edwalton Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Bradmore Parish 1.7 miles
- Compton Acres Ward 1.8 miles
- Clifton West Ward 1.9 miles
- Musters Ward 1.9 miles
- Wilford Built-up area 1.9 miles
- West Bridgford Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Abbey Ward 2.3 miles
- Plumtree Parish 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in Ruddington
NG11 6EP, NG11 6FJ, NG11 6RQ, NG11 6DG, NG11 6JE, NG11 6NQ, NG11 6HA, NG11 6BQ, NG11 6NJ … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 8.7 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 39.5 miles
- Beeston Railway Station 3 miles
- Attenborough Railway Station 3.5 miles
- Nottingham Bus Station 3.5 miles
Hotels near Ruddington Ad
- The Beeches Hotel & Leisure Club 3 2.4 miles
- Hart's Hotel and Restaurant 4 3.9 miles
- The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant 4 3.7 miles
- The Jubilee Hotel & Conferences 3 4.1 miles
- Premier Inn Nottingham South 3 0.9 miles
- Lace Market Hotel 4 3.8 miles
- Crowne Plaza Nottingham 4 4.1 miles
- Holiday Inn Nottingham 3 3.5 miles
- Igloo Hybrid 3.9 miles
- SACO Nottingham – The Ropewalk 4 4.1 miles
Schools in Ruddington
- James Peacock Infant and Nursery School Primary
- St Peter's C of E Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 0.8 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 2.2 miles
- City Ground Stadium 3.1 miles
- Meadow Lane Stadium 3.3 miles
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 3.9 miles
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 4 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 9.5 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 10.4 miles
- Pride Park Stadium 12.5 miles
- Bradgate House Historic site 14.7 miles
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 15.7 miles
- The Impact arena Stadium 16.8 miles