NG1 1BJ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.5km from Lace Market in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Nottingham South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. Average age 27 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 83% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Nottingham.
Safety: Crime rates are high (288 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for NG1 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00187523 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NG1 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NG1 1BJ.
493
27
£ 43,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NG1 1BJ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 83% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG1 1BJ. The average age is 26.8. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NG1 1BJ are high at 288 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
Sutherland House School
Stone Soup Academy
William Booth Primary and Nursery School
Sneinton St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Huntingdon Academy
Rosehill School
Sycamore Academy
Welbeck Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
133 nearby- Fellows Morton & Clayton0.8 km
- Nottingham Irish Centre0.9 km
- Via Fossa0.8 km
- Unit 130.7 km
- Box0.8 km
- + 128 more
Retailers - Other
119 nearby- Grace Church Food Bank1.0 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.8 km
- Hope Nottingham0.7 km
- Phakey's Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 114 more
Restaurant, Cafe
241 nearby- 200 Degrees Coffee0.8 km
- Tamatanga0.7 km
- Canotto Pizza0.6 km
- Bella Italia Nottingham0.7 km
- Billionz Lounge0.5 km
- + 236 more
Takeaway Shop
60 nearby- Crunch Munch, Wraps & Fries Co0.8 km
- Caprinos Pizza0.9 km
- Chilli Pepper0.6 km
- Pizza Boy0.7 km
- Royal Kitchen0.7 km
- + 55 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- Days Hotel0.8 km
- Lace Market Hotel & Cock & Hoop0.4 km
- St James Hotel0.9 km
- Leonardo Hotel Nottingham0.6 km
- Premier Inn0.5 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Zaap Thai Market0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Sainsbury’s Local0.2 km
- Lidl UK0.6 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nottingham0.9 km
- Netherfield4.3 km
- Carlton Station4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Hockley0.1 km
- Boston Street0.1 km
- Ice Arena0.1 km
- Southwell Road0.2 km
- Pryzm0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG11BJ · Data under Open Government Licence