NG16 1BQ is a sought-after residential area on Highfield Road, 0.6km from Temple in Nuthall and Watnall. Administratively it sits within Nuthall East & Strelley ward and the Broxtowe constituency.
For serious buyers, NG16 1BQ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 96% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £398k, down 10.0% year-on-year. 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 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00143286 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHFIELD ROAD, NG16 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELD ROAD, NG16 1BQ.
366
41
£ 44,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG16 1BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. NG16 1BQ's low deprivation rank, 96% ownership, and £398k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 10.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG16 1BQ. The average age is 41.3. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 305,000
18 sales · Mean £ 323,583
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG16 1BQ has low crime rates — 23 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
Mornington Primary School
Hempshill Hall Primary School
Rosslyn Park Primary and Nursery School
Djanogly Strelley Academy
Crabtree Farm Primary School
Ambleside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- BP St Marys0.6 km
- Jefferies Newsagents0.1 km
- One Stop Community Store0.9 km
- Spar Phoenix Park0.2 km
- Singh Convenience Store And Pharmacy0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Artillery Games0.1 km
- Hickory's Smokehouse Nuthall0.8 km
- Lime Indian Restaurant0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Nuthall Pub And Kitchen0.6 km
- Millers Barn0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- China Garden0.9 km
- GG's Takeaway0.9 km
- Pomodoro & Basilico0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bulwell2.0 km
- Hucknall5.8 km
- Nottingham6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Highfield Drive0.1 km
- Highfield Drive0.1 km
- Woodland Drive0.2 km
- Woodland Drive0.3 km
- Temple Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NG161BQ · Data under Open Government Licence