NG3 1AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sherwin Walk, 0.5km from Arboretum in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within St. Ann's ward and the Nottingham East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NG3 1AJ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Nottingham. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 NG3 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00070437 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHERWIN WALK, NG3 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHERWIN WALK, NG3 1AJ.
353
30
£ 27,100 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG3 1AJ 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.
Area Character
NG3 1AJ has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 30-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG3 1AJ. The average age is 30.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 180,000
1 sales · Mean £ 180,000
Semi-Detached
£ 126,500
4 sales · Mean £ 129,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NG3 1AJ is above average at 100 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.
school Local Schools
Huntingdon Academy
Sycamore Academy
St Augustine's Catholic Primary and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy
Sutherland House School
Denewood Academy
Unity Academy
Djanogly City Academy
St Ann's Well Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.7 km
- Zaap Thai Market0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
88 nearby- Well Pharmacy0.9 km
- 1212 Afro-Caribbean Food Products & Snacks0.4 km
- Cagla Off Licence0.2 km
- Fresh Asian Food Mart0.1 km
- Natural Food Company0.4 km
- + 83 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Hilton Nottingham0.6 km
- Days Hotel0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Crowne Plaza Nottingham0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
81 nearby- Ghost0.7 km
- Lincolnshire Poacher0.1 km
- Playwright0.5 km
- Rose Of England0.4 km
- Six Barrel Drafthouse Victoria0.5 km
- + 76 more
Restaurant, Cafe
164 nearby- Aroma0.2 km
- Boo0.7 km
- Food Express Co.0.2 km
- Four Seasons Hot Pot0.1 km
- Goldsmiths Cafe0.6 km
- + 159 more
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- Big Chunks0.5 km
- Pablos0.2 km
- Trent Kebabs0.5 km
- Victoria Kebabs0.4 km
- Chicken Lickin0.8 km
- + 44 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nottingham1.7 km
- Netherfield4.8 km
- Carlton Station4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Huntingdon Street0.1 km
- Frogmore Street0.1 km
- Huntingdon Street0.1 km
- Huntingdon Street0.2 km
- Woodborough Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG31AJ · Data under Open Government Licence