NG7 1BT is a lively urban neighbourhood on Hope Drive, 0.3km from Standard Hill in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Nottingham South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Nottingham.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 122 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £234k.
Census 2021 statistics for NG7 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00187581 (shared with 65 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOPE DRIVE, NG7 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOPE DRIVE, NG7 1BT.
490
29
£ 43,900 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG7 1BT represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Average age 29, 56% renting. NG7 1BT has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG7 1BT. The average age is 29.1. 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
Flat
£ 212,000
19 sales · Mean £ 218,057
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NG7 1BT is above average at 122 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Welbeck Primary School
Stone Soup Academy
Victoria Primary School
Edna G. Olds Academy
Greenfields Community School
CP Riverside School
Sutherland House School
Unity Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
104 nearby- Ghost0.9 km
- Spankies Ltd0.9 km
- Stealth0.9 km
- Fellows Morton & Clayton0.5 km
- Nottingham Irish Centre0.3 km
- + 99 more
Restaurant, Cafe
188 nearby- Boo1.0 km
- McDonalds Restaurants0.4 km
- 200 Degrees Coffee0.6 km
- Jackies0.7 km
- Queens Walk Community Cafe0.7 km
- + 183 more
Retailers - Other
75 nearby- Homesense0.4 km
- Ultimate Cafe0.4 km
- Grace Church Food Bank0.2 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.6 km
- + 70 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Lidl UK0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Plc0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Crunch Munch, Wraps & Fries Co0.6 km
- Pizza Chicken Kebab Hot 4 You0.9 km
- Carringtons0.6 km
- Chatime0.7 km
- Cod Fish and Chips0.6 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Park Plaza & Chino Latino0.5 km
- Ibis Hotel0.8 km
- Travelodge Nottingham0.5 km
- Harts Hotel & kitchen0.4 km
- Lace Market Hotel & Cock & Hoop0.9 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nottingham0.7 km
- Beeston4.6 km
- Netherfield5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Palatine Street0.0 km
- Palatine Street0.0 km
- Brewhouse Yard Museum0.2 km
- Brewhouse Yard Museum0.2 km
- St Nicholas' Church0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NG71BT · Data under Open Government Licence