NG8 1DX is a safe, established residential area on Broughton Drive, 1.2km 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. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k.
Census 2021 statistics for NG8 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00070530 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROUGHTON DRIVE, NG8 1DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROUGHTON DRIVE, NG8 1DX.
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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 1DX 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
NG8 1DX is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £360k 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 1DX. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 185,000
3 sales · Mean £ 235,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG8 1DX has low crime rates — 13 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
Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School
Radford Primary School Academy
Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology
The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre
Nottingham Girls' Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Rose & Crown (Lenton)1.0 km
- The Crown Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Cafe 5081.0 km
- Captain Ice1.0 km
- Courtyard Cafe1.0 km
- Hot 90.9 km
- Savera Balti0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Sea Fish1.0 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Amigos Pizza1.0 km
- All Flavaz Ltd0.5 km
- Park Tandoori0.6 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Dairy Box0.3 km
- Farndon Green Post Office0.3 km
- iCare Nottingham Charity Food Bank1.0 km
- Southwold Primary School Breakfast Club0.9 km
- The Cake Shop0.5 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Jubilee Hotel and Conferences0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Beeston3.4 km
- Nottingham3.4 km
- Attenborough5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Broughton Drive0.1 km
- Broughton Drive0.1 km
- Hawton Crescent HR0.1 km
- Selston Drive0.2 km
- Hawton Spinney0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG81DX · Data under Open Government Licence