NG8 1DW is a safe, established residential area on Broughton Drive, 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £176k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NG8 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00070530 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROUGHTON DRIVE, NG8 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROUGHTON DRIVE, NG8 1DW.
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46
£ 0 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG8 1DW 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 46, NG8 1DW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £176k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG8 1DW. The average age is 45.6. 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: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 187,725
12 sales · Mean £ 202,245
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG8 1DW has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. 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
Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School
Radford Primary School Academy
Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology
The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre
Edna G. Olds Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Taylor's Food & Drink0.9 km
- Waterfall Elior1.0 km
- Dairy Box0.2 km
- Farndon Green Post Office0.2 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Rose & Crown (Lenton)0.8 km
- The Three Wheatsheaves0.9 km
- The Crown Inn0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Amigo1.0 km
- Captain Ice0.8 km
- Century Cafe1.0 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Fontanella Cafe B Floor1.0 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Sea Fish0.9 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Amigos Pizza0.8 km
- All Flavaz Ltd0.4 km
- Park Tandoori0.5 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Jubilee Hotel and Conferences0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-Operative0.4 km
- Lidl UK1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nottingham3.3 km
- Beeston3.4 km
- Attenborough5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Hawton Crescent HR0.1 km
- Broughton Drive0.1 km
- Farndon Green0.1 km
- Hawton Spinney0.2 km
- Selston Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG81DW · Data under Open Government Licence