NG8 1BU is a safe, established residential area on Sutton Passeys Crescent, 1.1km 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 workforce primarily in care and education. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 24) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £267k, down 30.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NG8 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00187518 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SUTTON PASSEYS CRESCENT, NG8 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUTTON PASSEYS CRESCENT, NG8 1BU.
1,916
24
£ 0 /yr
9%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG8 1BU 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NG8 1BU spans multiple life stages — average age 24, moderate ownership and renting. £267k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 30.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG8 1BU. 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
Area Vibe: Energetic but invested. You'll find a high concentration of young adults who own their homes, creating a stable but youthful environment.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 163,000
5 sales · Mean £ 176,790
Detached
£ 393,500
2 sales · Mean £ 393,500
Semi-Detached
£ 217,750
4 sales · Mean £ 215,862
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG8 1BU 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
Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre
Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology
Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School
Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School
Radford Primary School Academy
Edna G. Olds Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Taylor's Food & Drink0.9 km
- Waterfall Elior0.9 km
- Dairy Box0.4 km
- Farndon Green Post Office0.4 km
- The Cake Shop0.7 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Rose & Crown (Lenton)0.9 km
- The Crown Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Amigo0.9 km
- Cafe 5081.0 km
- Captain Ice0.9 km
- Century Cafe0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Sea Fish0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Amigos Pizza0.9 km
- All Flavaz Ltd0.7 km
- Park Tandoori0.8 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Jubilee Hotel and Conferences0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Beeston3.2 km
- Nottingham3.4 km
- Attenborough5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Selston Drive0.1 km
- Selston Drive0.2 km
- Hawton Crescent HR0.2 km
- Broughton Drive0.2 km
- Broughton Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG81BU · Data under Open Government Licence