NG8 1AN is a safe, established residential area on Averton Square, 0.7km from Lenton, Old in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within Lenton & Wollaton East ward and the Nottingham South constituency.
For families considering a move, NG8 1AN represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £222k.
Census 2021 statistics for NG8 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00187566 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AVERTON SQUARE, NG8 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AVERTON SQUARE, NG8 1AN.
173
45
£ 0 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG8 1AN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
NG8 1AN is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 1AN. 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
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 180,000
4 sales · Mean £ 190,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG8 1AN has low crime rates — 21 incidents 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
Bluecoat Wollaton Academy
Middleton Primary and Nursery School
Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre
Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology
Edna G. Olds Academy
Radford Primary School Academy
Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School
The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Higoi Restaurant1.0 km
- Choco Bae1.0 km
- Monica Partridge Pod0.9 km
- The Filthy Vegan0.9 km
- Amigo0.7 km
- + 28 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Clouds Vape Store1.0 km
- Abbey Street Off Licence1.0 km
- Boots Pharmacy0.7 km
- Leengate Newsmarket0.8 km
- Taylor's Food & Drink0.5 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- P & J Hotel0.9 km
- Jubilee Hotel and Conferences0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Marcus Garvey West Indian Cavaliers Sports & Social Club1.0 km
- Stick And Pitcher0.9 km
- Rose & Crown (Lenton)0.4 km
- The Johnson Arms1.0 km
- The Three Wheatsheaves0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Canton Chef1.0 km
- Sea Fish0.5 km
- Subway0.4 km
- Dirty Chicken1.0 km
- Noodle Inn Nottingham0.8 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-Operative0.6 km
- Lidl UK0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nottingham2.9 km
- Beeston3.4 km
- Attenborough5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Scalford Drive0.1 km
- Scalford Drive0.1 km
- Orston Drive HR0.2 km
- Hawton Crescent0.2 km
- Farndon Green0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG81AN · Data under Open Government Licence