NG1 1AY is an up-and-coming urban area on St Marys Gate, 0.2km from Lace Market in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Nottingham South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Nottingham. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (458 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £168k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NG1 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00173489 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MARYS GATE, NG1 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARYS GATE, NG1 1AY.
216
32
£ 43,600 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG1 1AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NG1 1AY spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £168k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG1 1AY. The average age is 31.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 190,000
60 sales · Mean £ 199,316
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NG1 1AY are high at 458 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Stone Soup Academy
Sutherland House School
William Booth Primary and Nursery School
Sneinton St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Welbeck Primary School
Huntingdon Academy
Rosehill School
Sycamore Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
134 nearby- Fellows Morton & Clayton0.5 km
- Nottingham Irish Centre0.7 km
- Via Fossa0.6 km
- Club Arriba & Bar Schnapps0.6 km
- Bell Inn0.6 km
- + 129 more
Retailers - Other
116 nearby- Grace Church Food Bank0.8 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.5 km
- Ann Summers Limited0.3 km
- Brew Cavern0.3 km
- + 111 more
Restaurant, Cafe
249 nearby- 200 Degrees Coffee0.5 km
- Ropewalk Coffee Shop0.9 km
- 4550 Miles from Delhi0.7 km
- Bubbleology0.5 km
- Burger King0.4 km
- + 244 more
Takeaway Shop
60 nearby- Crunch Munch, Wraps & Fries Co0.5 km
- Easybite0.5 km
- The Hot Wok0.6 km
- Lace Market Fish Bar0.1 km
- Million Desserts & Grill0.3 km
- + 55 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
17 nearby- Crowne Plaza Nottingham0.8 km
- Premier Inn1.0 km
- Roomzzz Aparthotel Ltd0.9 km
- Mercure Hotel0.2 km
- Park Plaza & Chino Latino0.7 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Tesco Stores Limited0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Plc0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nottingham0.6 km
- Netherfield4.5 km
- Carlton Station4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Lace Market Tram Stop0.1 km
- Lace Market Tram Stop0.1 km
- Lace Market Tram Stop0.1 km
- Lace Market Tram Stop0.1 km
- Lace Market Tram Stop0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NG11AY · Data under Open Government Licence