NG8 1AL is a safe, established residential area on Fairham Drive, 0.7km from Lenton, Old in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within Lenton & Wollaton East ward and the Nottingham South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £207k.
Census 2021 statistics for NG8 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00187566 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAIRHAM DRIVE, NG8 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRHAM DRIVE, NG8 1AL.
173
45
£ 0 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG8 1AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NG8 1AL's 62% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG8 1AL. The average age is 44.7. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 170,000
3 sales · Mean £ 180,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG8 1AL has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are bicycle theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bluecoat Wollaton Academy
Middleton Primary and Nursery School
Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre
Radford Primary School Academy
Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School
Edna G. Olds Academy
The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre
Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Clouds Vape Store1.0 km
- Boots Pharmacy0.7 km
- Leengate Newsmarket0.9 km
- Taylor's Food & Drink0.5 km
- Waterfall Elior0.8 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- P & J Hotel0.9 km
- Jubilee Hotel and Conferences0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Marcus Garvey West Indian Cavaliers Sports & Social Club0.9 km
- Rose & Crown (Lenton)0.5 km
- The Three Wheatsheaves0.6 km
- White Hart0.9 km
- The Crown Inn0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Choco Bae1.0 km
- Amigo0.8 km
- Captain Ice0.5 km
- Century Cafe0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Sea Fish0.5 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Dirty Chicken1.0 km
- Noodle Inn Nottingham0.7 km
- All Flavaz Ltd0.5 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-Operative0.5 km
- Lidl UK0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nottingham2.9 km
- Beeston3.5 km
- Bulwell5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Orston Drive HR0.1 km
- Scalford Drive0.1 km
- Scalford Drive0.1 km
- Hawton Crescent0.1 km
- Farndon Green0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG81AL · Data under Open Government Licence