Compton Acres

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Compton Acres, West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire is a prosperous housing development located to the South West of West Bridgford's main urban area, on the Rural-Urban fringe. Compton Acres also borders with the nearby village of Ruddington.

The name Compton Acres is taken from gardens in Dorset, England.

The area, which was constructed between the 1980's and the present day, is a mix of mainly 3, 4, and 5 bedroom detached homes, but with some two bedroom semi-detached homes and bungalows. The houses have been built by a variety of British builders, including David Wilson Homes, Redrow and Bovis.

The architecture of the area is typical for houses of its age, mostly being neo-tudor or neo-Victorian. The district centre is 'Compton Acres Shopping Centre', which has a variety of general stores including a Somerfield mini supermarket as well as a Doctors, Dentists, Optometrists and public house. The Nottingham Express Transit (Tram system) is due to come past the area along the disused railway line, with expectations that it will be active by 2012/2013. Much local debate rages to the the suitability of the line passing such a well to-do area, with local protagonists preferring the line to pass through a more working-class district instead.

Before construction the location was marshland punctuated with willow trees, many of which have been incorporated into the leafy feel of the area, with parks and open spaces. A proportion of the estate to the east sits on an former waste tip. Compton Acres has one primary school, Greythorn, as well as a private day nursery. West Bridgford Comprehensive serves the area for 11-16 education and is one of the county's best rated secondary schools

Compton Acres is itself a ward within the borough of Rushcliffe, its Member of Parliament is the well known Kenneth Clarke. Some of Compton Acres lies within the Lutterell Ward.

The area is a popular residential location for commuters into the City of Nottingham, approximately three miles away on the north bank of the River Trent.

Compton Acres and surrounding areas property values sit at the top end of the Nottingham market.

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