NG1 1EJ is a lively urban neighbourhood on Cranbrook Street, 0.5km from Lace Market in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Nottingham South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NG1 1EJ offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. At just 27 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 83% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Nottingham.
Safety: Crime rates are high (345 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £102k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NG1 1EJ are sourced from Output Area E00187523 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRANBROOK STREET, NG1 1EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANBROOK STREET, NG1 1EJ.
493
27
£ 43,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
At 83% private renter occupancy, NG1 1EJ is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG1 1EJ. The average age is 26.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 89,000
9 sales · Mean £ 100,888
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NG1 1EJ are high at 345 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
Sutherland House School
Stone Soup Academy
William Booth Primary and Nursery School
Huntingdon Academy
Sneinton St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Sycamore Academy
Rosehill School
Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
134 nearby- Fellows Morton & Clayton0.8 km
- Nottingham Irish Centre0.9 km
- Via Fossa0.9 km
- Unit 130.6 km
- Box0.8 km
- + 129 more
Retailers - Other
127 nearby- Grace Church Food Bank1.0 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.8 km
- Hope Nottingham0.8 km
- Phakey's Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 122 more
Restaurant, Cafe
251 nearby- 200 Degrees Coffee0.8 km
- Tamatanga0.6 km
- Canotto Pizza0.5 km
- Bella Italia Nottingham0.6 km
- Billionz Lounge0.4 km
- + 246 more
Takeaway Shop
63 nearby- Crunch Munch, Wraps & Fries Co0.8 km
- Caprinos Pizza0.9 km
- Chilli Pepper0.7 km
- Pizza Boy0.7 km
- Royal Kitchen0.7 km
- + 58 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 nearby- Days Hotel0.7 km
- Harts Hotel & kitchen1.0 km
- Lace Market Hotel & Cock & Hoop0.4 km
- St James Hotel0.9 km
- Leonardo Hotel Nottingham0.7 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Zaap Thai Market0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Sainsbury’s Local0.2 km
- Lidl UK0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nottingham0.9 km
- Netherfield4.4 km
- Carlton Station4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Pryzm0.1 km
- Boston Street0.1 km
- Hockley0.2 km
- Pryzm0.2 km
- George Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG11EJ · Data under Open Government Licence