Postcode Analysis Nottingham, East Midlands

SELSTON DRIVE, NG8 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SELSTON DRIVE, NG8 1DB.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NG8 1DB 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.

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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

NG8 1DB is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

NG8 1DB is a safe, established residential area on Selston Drive, 1.0km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Nottingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £239k.

Census 2021 statistics for NG8 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00070533 (shared with 8 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 1DB. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.4%
Asian / British Asian18.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed11.4%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 239,500

1 sales · Mean £ 239,500

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

NG8 1DB has low crime rates — 16 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.

Violence and sexual offences21
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson9
Burglary7
Bicycle theft6

school Local Schools

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Bluecoat Wollaton Academy

Outstanding784 pupils0.5 km
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Middleton Primary and Nursery School

Good602 pupils0.6 km
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Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre

Good225 pupils1.1 km
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Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology

Good946 pupils1.2 km
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Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School

Good347 pupils1.3 km
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Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School

Good446 pupils1.3 km
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Edna G. Olds Academy

Outstanding244 pupils1.4 km
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Radford Primary School Academy

Good206 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • iCare Nottingham Charity Food Bank1.0 km
  • The Cake Shop0.7 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Booze Extra0.7 km
  • Premier Express1.0 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Crown Inn0.9 km
  • Stick And Pitcher0.9 km
  • Rose & Crown (Lenton)0.7 km
  • The Three Wheatsheaves0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Cafe Aspire0.7 km
  • Cafe Terrazzo0.7 km
  • Costa0.7 km
  • Hungrilla Gourmet Grill0.7 km
  • Spicy House1.0 km
  • + 20 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Golden Dragon0.8 km
  • Mister Pizza0.8 km
  • Sea Fish0.8 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • All Flavaz Ltd0.7 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Jubilee Hotel and Conferences0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Beeston3.2 km
  • Nottingham3.2 km
  • Attenborough5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Selston Drive0.0 km
  • Selston Drive0.1 km
  • Farndon Green0.2 km
  • Scalford Drive0.3 km
  • Wollaton Hall Drive0.3 km