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.
SOFTWOOD MEWS, NG8 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOFTWOOD MEWS, NG8 1BE.
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39
£ 0 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Bluecoat Wollaton Academy
Middleton Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology
Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School
Edna G. Olds Academy
Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre
Radford Primary School Academy
Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Jubilee Hotel and Conferences0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: NG81BE · Data under Open Government Licence