NG16 1AJ is a sought-after residential area on Woodland Drive, 0.8km from Stockhill Circus in Nuthall and Watnall. Administratively it sits within Nuthall East & Strelley ward and the Broxtowe constituency.
For serious buyers, NG16 1AJ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £370k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for NG16 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00143281 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODLAND DRIVE, NG16 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODLAND DRIVE, NG16 1AJ.
375
56
£ 44,500 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 91% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, NG16 1AJ is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £370k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG16 1AJ. The average age is 55.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 350,000
9 sales · Mean £ 345,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG16 1AJ has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Horsendale Primary School
Rosslyn Park Primary and Nursery School
Hempshill Hall Primary School
Mornington Primary School
Crabtree Farm Primary School
Ambleside Primary School
Djanogly Strelley Academy
Brocklewood Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Nottingham City Gymnastics1.0 km
- Burgundy0.9 km
- BP St Marys0.4 km
- Jefferies Newsagents0.2 km
- McColls0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Artillery Games0.1 km
- Hickory's Smokehouse Nuthall1.0 km
- Lime Indian Restaurant1.0 km
- Clip N Climb0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Fresh Bites (Nottingham) Ltd0.9 km
- China Garden0.7 km
- GG's Takeaway0.7 km
- Pomodoro & Basilico0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Doubletree By Hilton Nottingham Gateway Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Nuthall Pub And Kitchen0.3 km
- Millers Barn0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bulwell1.9 km
- Hucknall5.9 km
- Nottingham6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Woodland Drive0.1 km
- Woodland Drive0.2 km
- The Nuthall0.2 km
- Highfield Drive0.2 km
- Highfield Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NG161AJ · Data under Open Government Licence