Postcode Analysis Nottingham, East Midlands

SOFTWOOD MEWS, NG8 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOFTWOOD MEWS, NG8 1BE.

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Population

282

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

47% of NG8 1BE's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NG8 1BE is a mixed residential area on Softwood Mews, 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, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% 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 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £291k.

Census 2021 statistics for NG8 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00187517 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG8 1BE. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.4%
Asian / British Asian37.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 329,995

3 sales · Mean £ 320,995

Semi-Detached

£ 234,995

2 sales · Mean £ 234,995

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around NG8 1BE is moderate at 72 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences110
Other crime38
Public order29
Anti-social behaviour24
Other theft20

school Local Schools

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Bluecoat Wollaton Academy

Outstanding784 pupils0.8 km
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Middleton Primary and Nursery School

Good602 pupils0.8 km
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Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology

Good946 pupils0.9 km
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Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School

Good347 pupils1.0 km
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Edna G. Olds Academy

Outstanding244 pupils1.2 km
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Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre

Good225 pupils1.2 km
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Radford Primary School Academy

Good206 pupils1.4 km
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Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School

Good446 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.9 km
  • Abbey Street Off Licence0.8 km
  • Boots Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Leengate Newsmarket0.7 km
  • Taylor's Food & Drink0.5 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Stick And Pitcher0.6 km
  • Rose & Crown (Lenton)0.5 km
  • The Johnson Arms0.8 km
  • The Three Wheatsheaves0.7 km
  • White Hart0.8 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Monica Partridge Pod0.6 km
  • The Filthy Vegan0.6 km
  • Amigo0.5 km
  • Captain Ice0.5 km
  • Century Cafe0.5 km
  • + 20 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Canton Chef0.8 km
  • Sea Fish0.5 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • Crown Fish Bar0.9 km
  • All Flavaz Ltd0.9 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Jubilee Hotel and Conferences0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Nottingham3.0 km
  • Beeston3.1 km
  • Attenborough5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Wollaton Hall Drive0.1 km
  • Wollaton Hall Drive0.1 km
  • Oundle Drive0.1 km
  • QMC Main Entrance0.2 km
  • QMC Main Entrance0.2 km