NG8 1BL is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Middleton Boulevard, 0.8km from Lenton, Old in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within Lenton & Wollaton East ward and the Nottingham South constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NG8, NG8 1BL offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The predominance of young residents (average age 24) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £855k.
Census 2021 statistics for NG8 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00187518 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MIDDLETON BOULEVARD, NG8 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIDDLETON BOULEVARD, NG8 1BL.
1,916
24
£ 0 /yr
9%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG8 1BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. NG8 1BL's low deprivation rank, 76% ownership, and £855k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £855k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG8 1BL. The average age is 23.8. 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 younger demographic of homeowners. The population consists of young adults and couples who have actively bought property here.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 855,000
1 sales · Mean £ 855,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NG8 1BL is moderate at 69 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
Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre
Edna G. Olds Academy
Radford Primary School Academy
Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- Abbey Street Off Licence0.9 km
- Boots Pharmacy1.0 km
- Leengate Newsmarket0.7 km
- Taylor's Food & Drink0.6 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Stick And Pitcher0.6 km
- Rose & Crown (Lenton)0.6 km
- The Johnson Arms0.9 km
- The Three Wheatsheaves0.8 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
6 nearby- Canton Chef0.9 km
- Sea Fish0.6 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Crown Fish Bar0.9 km
- All Flavaz Ltd0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Jubilee Hotel and Conferences0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Beeston3.0 km
- Nottingham3.0 km
- Attenborough5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Oundle Drive0.1 km
- Wollaton Hall Drive0.1 km
- Wollaton Hall Drive0.1 km
- North Entrance0.2 km
- North Entrance0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG81BL · Data under Open Government Licence