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.
WATKIN STREET, NG3 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATKIN STREET, NG3 1DL.
425
24
£ 27,100 /yr
20%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Huntingdon Academy
Sycamore Academy
Sutherland House School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy
Stone Soup Academy
St Ann's Well Academy
Rosehill School
Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: NG31DL · Data under Open Government Licence