NG8 is a postcode district in Nottingham, East Midlands, covering 1188 active and 527 retired postcodes.
The largest share of NG8 (33%) is characterised by a council estate or housing association area with many young families, alongside an aspirational, minority-led community with growing professional households (15%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a prosperous Indian community with high employment in professional sectors. This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes NG8 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in NG8 are around £271k, up 8.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across NG8 at 276 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full NG8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
NG8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NG8 postcode area.
66,821
39
£ 37,436 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NG8's 56% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £271k. Property prices are trending up 8.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Melbury Primary School
Middleton Primary and Nursery School
Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre
Oak Field School
Nottingham University Samworth Academy
Fernwood School
Nottingham Girls' Academy
Bluecoat Aspley Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
77 nearby- Booze Extra
- Premier Bilborough Convenience Store
- Premier Express
- Boots Pharmacy
- Hope Nottingham
- + 72 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Doubletree By Hilton Nottingham Gateway Hotel
- Nottingham Belfry Hotel
- Travelodge Wollaton Park
- Tudor Lodge Hotel
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Admiral Rodney
- Beacon Hotel
- Beechdale Pub
- Hemlock Stone
- Holly Tree Farm
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Country Kitchen
- Hills Kitchen
- Mulberry Tree Cafe
- Coffee Corner Cafe
- Autograph
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited
- Ariana Supermarket Limited
- Asda
- Co-Operative Food
- Co-operative Food
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
56 nearby- All Flavaz Ltd
- Andy's Fish Bar
- Arthur & Elizabeth's Fish Bar
- Ash's Grill
- Asian Flavaz
- + 51 more
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