NG8 1BN is a safe, established residential area on Oundle Drive, 0.9km from Old Lenton 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 1BN offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At just 24 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £787k, up 5.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NG8 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00187518 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OUNDLE DRIVE, NG8 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OUNDLE DRIVE, NG8 1BN.
1,916
24
£ 0 /yr
9%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG8 1BN 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NG8 1BN combines high owner-occupation (76%), strong property values (£787k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 5.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG8 1BN. 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
Community Makeup: Characterized by young property owners. A vibrant neighborhood where early-career professionals are getting on the housing ladder.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 673,500
12 sales · Mean £ 677,291
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG8 1BN has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Orchard Hotel and Restaurant1.0 km
- Jubilee Hotel and Conferences0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Stick And Pitcher0.7 km
- Rose & Crown (Lenton)0.7 km
- The Johnson Arms1.0 km
- The Three Wheatsheaves0.9 km
- White Hart1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Monica Partridge Pod0.7 km
- The Filthy Vegan0.7 km
- Amigo0.6 km
- Captain Ice0.7 km
- Century Cafe0.6 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- NU Bubble Tea0.9 km
- Canton Chef1.0 km
- Sea Fish0.7 km
- Subway0.6 km
- Crown Fish Bar1.0 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Abbey Street Off Licence1.0 km
- Leengate Newsmarket0.9 km
- Taylor's Food & Drink0.7 km
- Waterfall Elior0.6 km
- Dairy Box0.5 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Beeston2.9 km
- Nottingham3.2 km
- Attenborough5.1 km
Bus Stops
- North Entrance0.2 km
- Oundle Drive0.2 km
- North Entrance0.2 km
- Wollaton Hall Drive0.2 km
- Wollaton Hall Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NG81BN · Data under Open Government Licence