Postcode Analysis Nottingham, East Midlands

DALBY SQUARE, NG8 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DALBY SQUARE, NG8 1DF.

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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 1DF 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

Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 42, NG8 1DF has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

home £239,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NG8 1DF is a safe, established residential area on Dalby Square, 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £239k.

Census 2021 statistics for NG8 1DF 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 1DF. 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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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 239,000

5 sales · Mean £ 243,632

Detached

£ 189,150

1 sales · Mean £ 189,150

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

NG8 1DF has low crime rates — 12 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 offences22
Anti-social behaviour14
Vehicle crime7
Criminal damage and arson6
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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Bluecoat Wollaton Academy

Outstanding784 pupils0.4 km
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Middleton Primary and Nursery School

Good602 pupils0.4 km
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Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre

Good225 pupils1.0 km
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Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School

Good446 pupils1.2 km
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Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology

Good946 pupils1.3 km
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Radford Primary School Academy

Good206 pupils1.4 km
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Edna G. Olds Academy

Outstanding244 pupils1.4 km
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The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre

Outstanding111 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Taylor's Food & Drink0.9 km
  • Waterfall Elior0.9 km
  • Dairy Box0.2 km
  • Farndon Green Post Office0.2 km
  • iCare Nottingham Charity Food Bank0.9 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Rose & Crown (Lenton)0.8 km
  • The Three Wheatsheaves1.0 km
  • The Crown Inn0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Amigo0.9 km
  • Captain Ice0.8 km
  • Century Cafe0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Fontanella Cafe B Floor0.9 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Sea Fish0.8 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Amigos Pizza0.8 km
  • All Flavaz Ltd0.5 km
  • Park Tandoori0.6 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-Operative0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Nottingham3.3 km
  • Beeston3.3 km
  • Attenborough5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Selston Drive0.1 km
  • Hawton Crescent HR0.1 km
  • Broughton Drive0.1 km
  • Farndon Green0.2 km
  • Selston Drive0.2 km