Radford, Nottingham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Radford |
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| Population | 21,414 (Ward 2011) |
| OS grid reference | SK 55277 40643 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NOTTINGHAM |
| Postcode district | NG7 |
| Dialling code | 0115 |
| Police | Nottinghamshire |
| Fire | Nottinghamshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| EU Parliament | East Midlands |
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Radford is a lively area in Nottingham, England. It's located just outside the city centre. In 2011, about 21,414 people lived here. Radford is bordered by Lenton to the south and the city centre to the east. It covers an area of about 600 acres (243 hectares).
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A Look Back in Time
Radford has a long history. St. Peter's Church was given to Lenton Priory a long time ago. The church building was rebuilt in 1812. Another church, the Wesleyan chapel, was built in 1805 and made bigger later.
In 1878, the United Methodist Free Churches built a chapel on St Peter's Street. This chapel closed in 1947 and was bought by the Evangelical Free Church.
How Many People Lived Here?
The number of people living in Radford changed a lot over the years:
- 1811 - 5,704 people
- 1821 - 7,348 people
- 1831 - 16,568 people
- 1841 - 22,473 people
- 1851 - 12,635 people
- 1901 - 34,354 people
About Radford Today
Radford is a very diverse place. Many people from different backgrounds live here, including those from West Indian, African, Asian, and Polish communities. Because of this, you can find many special food and retail shops that cater to different cultures.
Housing in Radford is quite affordable. Many old Victorian houses have been turned into flats and bedsits. Radford is also home to many students. They often attend the nearby Nottingham Trent University and University of Nottingham.
Local Businesses and Factories
Radford was once a hub for important industries:
- Raleigh Industries: This company used to be the biggest bicycle maker in the world.
- Player's cigarettes: They had many buildings here for factories, offices, and storage.
- Manlove, Alliott & Co. Ltd.: This company invented machines for getting rid of waste.
Radford in Books and Movies
Radford is famous for being the setting of a well-known book called Saturday Night and Sunday Morning. This book was written by Alan Sillitoe in 1958.
Many scenes from the 1960 film based on the book were filmed in Radford. The movie starred Albert Finney, who played a factory worker named Arthur Seaton.
Getting Around Radford: Bus Services
Radford is well-connected by bus services, making it easy to travel around Nottingham and nearby areas.
Nottingham City Transport
- ■ 28: Connects Nottingham city centre to Radford (Ilkeston Road), Jubilee Campus, Beechdale, and Bilborough.
- ■ 30: Travels from Nottingham city centre through Radford (Ilkeston Road) to Jubilee Campus, Wollaton Park, Bramcote, and Wollaton Vale.
- ■ 77: Goes from Nottingham city centre to Radford (Alfreton Road), Aspley Lane, and Strelley.
- ■ 77C: Similar to 77, but continues to Cinderhill.
- ■ 78: Links Nottingham city centre to Radford (Alfreton Road), Nuthall Road, Broxtowe, and Strelley.
- ■ 79: A longer route from Nottingham city centre through Radford (Alfreton Road) to Bulwell, Rise Park, Warren Hill, Bestwood Park, and Arnold.
- ■ 79A: Another route from Nottingham city centre through Radford (Alfreton Road) to Bulwell, Rise Park, Top Valley, Bestwood Park, and Arnold.
- ■ 79B: Connects Nottingham city centre to Radford (Alfreton Road), Nuthall Road, Cinderhill, and Bulwell/Rise Park.
Trentbarton
- ■ rainbow one: Travels from Nottingham city centre through Radford (Alfreton Road) to Nuthall, Kimberley, Eastwood, Heanor, Ripley, and Alfreton.
- ■ two: Links Nottingham city centre to Radford (Ilkeston Road), Wollaton, Trowell, Ilkeston, and Cotmanhay.
CT4N
- ■ L4: Connects Nottingham city centre to Radford, Ainsley Estate, Beechdale, and Aspley.
- ■ L14: Travels from Nottingham city centre to Radford, Hyson Green, and Bulwell.
