NG1 6FB is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Lace Market in Nottingham. Administratively it sits within Meadows ward and the Nottingham South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NG1 6FB offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a shop until you drop character: major retail centres of national and regional significance. At just 23 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Nottingham.
Safety: Crime rates are high (652 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for NG1 6FB are sourced from Output Area E00187542 (shared with 114 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NG1 6FB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NG1 6FB.
617
23
£ 43,600 /yr
15%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG1 6FB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
At 75% private renter occupancy, NG1 6FB 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 6FB. The average age is 23.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NG1 6FB are high at 652 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Stone Soup Academy
Sutherland House School
Welbeck Primary School
Huntingdon Academy
William Booth Primary and Nursery School
Unity Academy
Denewood Academy
Sycamore Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
143 nearby- Fellows Morton & Clayton0.6 km
- Nottingham Irish Centre0.5 km
- Via Fossa0.6 km
- Fox & Grapes0.9 km
- The King Billy1.0 km
- + 138 more
Retailers - Other
123 nearby- Homesense1.0 km
- Ultimate Cafe1.0 km
- Grace Church Food Bank0.5 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.6 km
- + 118 more
Restaurant, Cafe
262 nearby- McDonalds Restaurants1.0 km
- 200 Degrees Coffee0.6 km
- Desi Nights Downtown0.7 km
- Kofuku0.7 km
- National Ice Centre0.8 km
- + 257 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Lidl UK1.0 km
- Murat Food Centre0.9 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.4 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Sainsbury’s Local0.5 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
69 nearby- Crunch Munch, Wraps & Fries Co0.6 km
- Big Chunks0.5 km
- Pablos0.8 km
- Trent Kebabs0.5 km
- Victoria Kebabs0.6 km
- + 64 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 nearby- Hilton Nottingham0.4 km
- Harts Hotel & kitchen0.3 km
- Lace Market Hotel & Cock & Hoop0.5 km
- St James Hotel0.2 km
- Ibis Hotel0.4 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nottingham0.8 km
- Netherfield5.0 km
- Carlton Station5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Beastmarket Hill0.0 km
- Beastmarket Hill0.0 km
- Beastmarket Hill0.0 km
- Friar Lane0.0 km
- Friar Lane0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: NG16FB · Data under Open Government Licence