Postcode Analysis Nottingham, East Midlands

WATKIN STREET, NG3 1DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATKIN STREET, NG3 1DL.

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Population

425

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Avg Age

24

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Avg Income

£ 27,100 /yr

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Employed

20%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NG3 1DL 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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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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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

NG3 1DL is a high-turnover rental hub — with 86% 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

NG3 1DL is an up-and-coming urban area on Watkin Street, 0.5km from Nottingham in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within St. Ann's ward and the Nottingham East 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 shop until you drop zone — major retail centres of national and regional significance. Average age 24 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 86% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (176 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £134k, 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 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00070450 (shared with 15 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 NG3 1DL. The average age is 24.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.6%
Asian / British Asian8.2%
Black / African / Caribbean9.6%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

20%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 159,000

8 sales · Mean £ 159,687

Semi-Detached

£ 145,000

2 sales · Mean £ 145,000

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

Crime rates near NG3 1DL are high at 176 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences473
Shoplifting462
Anti-social behaviour320
Other theft158
Public order145

school Local Schools

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Huntingdon Academy

Outstanding452 pupils0.2 km
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Sycamore Academy

Good472 pupils0.5 km
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Sutherland House School

Good61 pupils0.6 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy

Good331 pupils0.9 km
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Stone Soup Academy

Outstanding0 pupils1.0 km
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St Ann's Well Academy

Good246 pupils1.0 km
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Rosehill School

Outstanding113 pupils1.1 km
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Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School

Good458 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

123 nearby
  • Affordable0.9 km
  • Argos0.5 km
  • Beautiful Brides Nottingham0.8 km
  • Hygo0.7 km
  • Kings Walk Off Licence0.5 km
  • + 118 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Mercure Hotel0.7 km
  • Park Plaza & Chino Latino0.9 km
  • Lace Market Hotel & Cock & Hoop1.0 km
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
  • Travelodge Nottingham1.0 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

122 nearby
  • Baa Bar0.7 km
  • Boca Lima0.7 km
  • Bunkers Hill0.8 km
  • Cottonmouth0.7 km
  • Das Kino0.8 km
  • + 117 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

231 nearby
  • Baked0.9 km
  • Balti House Tandoori0.6 km
  • Caffe Nero0.9 km
  • Chaa Biskut0.5 km
  • Chai Yo0.7 km
  • + 226 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer Plc0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Asiana0.3 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

57 nearby
  • Boost Juice Bars & The Shake Lab0.5 km
  • Pizza Chicken Kebab Hot 4 You0.6 km
  • Chicken Lickin0.5 km
  • CookieShake Cafe0.5 km
  • German Doner Kebab0.5 km
  • + 52 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Nottingham1.4 km
  • Netherfield4.6 km
  • Carlton Station4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Huntingdon Street0.1 km
  • Huntingdon Street0.1 km
  • Victoria Bus Station0.1 km
  • Victoria Bus Station0.1 km
  • Victoria Bus Station0.1 km