NG8 1AQ is a safe, established residential area on Orston Drive, 0.8km 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. 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k, down 50.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NG8 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00187566 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORSTON DRIVE, NG8 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORSTON DRIVE, NG8 1AQ.
173
45
£ 0 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG8 1AQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 45, NG8 1AQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 50.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG8 1AQ. 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
£ 200,000
5 sales · Mean £ 209,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG8 1AQ has low crime rates — 39 incidents 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
Middleton Primary and Nursery School
Bluecoat Wollaton Academy
Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre
Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School
Radford Primary School Academy
The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre
Edna G. Olds Academy
Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Deliveroo SP Ltd0.6 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- iCare Nottingham Charity Food Bank0.5 km
- Southwold Primary School Breakfast Club0.6 km
- The Cake Shop0.4 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Crown Inn0.6 km
- The Plough Inn0.9 km
- Rose & Crown (Lenton)0.5 km
- The Three Wheatsheaves0.6 km
- White Hart0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Cafe Aspire0.2 km
- Cafe Terrazzo0.2 km
- Costa0.2 km
- Hungrilla Gourmet Grill0.5 km
- Spicy House0.5 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl UK0.6 km
- The Co-Operative0.4 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Alleys Burgers0.6 km
- Domino's Pizzas0.6 km
- Flames Grillhouse0.6 km
- Golden Dragon0.5 km
- Luxford Burgers0.6 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Jubilee Hotel and Conferences0.4 km
- P & J Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nottingham2.9 km
- Beeston3.6 km
- Bulwell5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Orston Drive HR0.1 km
- Hawton Crescent0.1 km
- Scalford Drive0.2 km
- Middleton Boulevard0.2 km
- Hawton Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG81AQ · Data under Open Government Licence