Postcode Analysis Nottingham, East Midlands

BOSTON STREET, NG1 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOSTON STREET, NG1 1BG.

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Population

580

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Avg Age

24

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Avg Income

£ 27,100 /yr

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Employed

19%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NG1 1BG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

NG1 1BG is a high-turnover rental hub — with 78% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NG1 1BG is an up-and-coming urban area on Boston Street, 0.6km from Lace Market in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within St. Ann's ward and the Nottingham East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, NG1 1BG offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With an average age of just 24, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 78% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Nottingham.

Safety: Crime rates are high (208 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for NG1 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00187603 (shared with 276 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG1 1BG. The average age is 23.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.4%
Asian / British Asian17.8%
Black / African / Caribbean15.7%
Other / Mixed11.1%

Economic Activity

19%Active
FT: 13%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near NG1 1BG are high at 208 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences584
Anti-social behaviour380
Shoplifting323
Other theft205
Public order155

school Local Schools

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Sutherland House School

Good61 pupils0.2 km
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Stone Soup Academy

Outstanding0 pupils0.5 km
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William Booth Primary and Nursery School

Good236 pupils0.6 km
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Sneinton St Stephen's CofE Primary School

Outstanding243 pupils0.6 km
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Rosehill School

Outstanding113 pupils0.8 km
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Huntingdon Academy

Outstanding452 pupils0.8 km
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Sycamore Academy

Good472 pupils0.9 km
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Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School

Good458 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

132 nearby
  • Fellows Morton & Clayton0.9 km
  • Via Fossa1.0 km
  • Unit 130.8 km
  • Box0.9 km
  • Calluna Bar0.7 km
  • + 127 more
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Retailers - Other

122 nearby
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.9 km
  • Hope Nottingham0.6 km
  • Laksh Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Phakey's Pharmacy0.8 km
  • + 117 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

234 nearby
  • 200 Degrees Coffee0.9 km
  • Tamatanga0.8 km
  • Canotto Pizza0.6 km
  • Bella Italia Nottingham0.7 km
  • Billionz Lounge0.6 km
  • + 229 more
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Takeaway Shop

62 nearby
  • Crunch Munch, Wraps & Fries Co0.9 km
  • Caprinos Pizza0.8 km
  • Chilli Pepper0.5 km
  • Golden Ocean0.9 km
  • Pizza Boy0.5 km
  • + 57 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

13 nearby
  • Days Hotel0.9 km
  • Lace Market Hotel & Cock & Hoop0.5 km
  • Leonardo Hotel Nottingham0.7 km
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
  • Bentinck Hotel0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Zaap Thai Market1.0 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Sainsbury’s Local0.3 km
  • Lidl UK0.5 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Nottingham1.0 km
  • Netherfield4.2 km
  • Carlton Station4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Boston Street0.0 km
  • Hockley0.1 km
  • Victoria Leisure Centre0.2 km
  • Victoria Leisure Centre0.2 km
  • Southwell Road0.2 km