NG8 1BB is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 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 — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Nottingham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for NG8 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00187516 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NG8 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NG8 1BB.
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30
£ 0 /yr
15%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG8 1BB 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
Cultural diversity defines NG8 1BB — 47% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 30 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG8 1BB. The average age is 29.9. 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: Youthful and energetic. The demographic is characterized by a high concentration of young adults and early-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NG8 1BB is moderate at 57 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
Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre
Middleton Primary and Nursery School
Bluecoat Wollaton Academy
Radford Primary School Academy
Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School
The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre
Edna G. Olds Academy
Mellers Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Higoi Restaurant0.9 km
- Choco Bae0.9 km
- Million Lounge & Restaurant Ltd0.9 km
- Veggie Master0.9 km
- Captain Ice0.7 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Clouds Vape Store0.9 km
- Cyrus Mini Market0.8 km
- VRA Local0.9 km
- Boots Pharmacy0.6 km
- Taylor's Food & Drink0.7 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- P & J Hotel0.8 km
- Jubilee Hotel and Conferences0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Marcus Garvey West Indian Cavaliers Sports & Social Club0.7 km
- Rose & Crown (Lenton)0.6 km
- The Three Wheatsheaves0.6 km
- White Hart1.0 km
- The Crown Inn0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
- The Co-Operative0.5 km
- Mogal Express0.9 km
- Lidl UK0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Avocafe by Nutri2Go1.0 km
- Pizza Inn0.8 km
- UK Pizza1.0 km
- Sea Fish0.7 km
- Subway0.7 km
- + 26 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nottingham2.8 km
- Beeston3.9 km
- Bulwell5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Newark Hall0.1 km
- Jubilee Campus0.1 km
- Jubilee Campus0.1 km
- Jubilee Campus0.2 km
- Kennington Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NG81BB · Data under Open Government Licence